New restaurant opening in Galway city
It’s just opening metres away from another business which is closing after 35 years
Builders have been extremely busy getting Galway city’s newest restaurant open in time for the busy festive season.
Over the weekend, Khyber Citi Grill’s signage appeared outside a premises on Abbeygate Street.
The city’s newest restaurant will serve Indian and South Asian food as well as pizzas, burgers and other traditional cuisine.
The new opening is just metres away from another Galway business which is currently going through the complete opposite.
Elizabeth C Beauty’s building has immediately hit the market for sale after announcing its closure after over three decades.
The salon shut its doors at the start of October after 35 years with potential new buyers already being lined up to take over the 465-year-old premises on Abbeygate Street.
The property, which dates back to 1561, is in a prominent and highly sought-after city centre location giving it a guide price tag of €550,000.
The advert reads: “DNG Brian MacMahon are delighted to bring to the market this prime commercial unit in the heart of Galway City Centre that is situated in one of the medieval thoroughfares of the city.
“The property boasts many original features including timber beams and ancient stone arches of black granite. The property comprises a ground floor commercial unit extending to approximately 175sq m (1,884 sq ft), previously operated as a beautician.
“The accommodation includes a reception area, prep area, thirteen treatment rooms, together with a rear staff room, WC facilities, and a private office.”
The owners said that the industry has changed so much over the last four decades that it is time to hand it over to the next generation.
They thanked their customers, some of whom have been with them since day dot, saying that they will never forget how they trusted their care.
They also gave huge appreciation to the people who have worked there across the 35 years, shaping the business into what it ultimately became.
Owners Eilish and Siobhan said: “After 35 years, Elizabeth C Beauty will close the doors for the final time on Saturday October 3rd.
“It has been a privilege to have met and looked after so many wonderful clients over the years. We have shared the big occasions, the sad events, the birthdays, weddings, christenings, retirements, and it has been a joy.
“After 35 years in Elizabeth C, and almost 45 working years each, Eilish and Siobhan have decided to retire and spend more time with their own families.”
They continued: “Our industry has changed hugely over the 35 years and we feel this is the right time to let the next generation take over.
“A sincere thank you to all our wonderful clients who have kept us busy all these years, you trusted us with your care and we appreciate that. We will miss the chats and the laughs we shared and the friendships we built.
“To the most amazing women that we have worked with over the years, we say a huge thank you for your skills, professionalism and dedication to Elizabeth C. We can honestly say we have worked with the best, and we are so proud of the many ladies who have moved on to owning their own businesses, having started their careers with ourselves.”
They finished: “Thank you for making these 35 years so incredibly special and memorable. We will cherish the memories forever. With all our love and deepest gratitude, Eilish and Siobhan.”