Two Leeside businesses announce their closures

2 much loved businesses in Cork city this week announced they will be closing.

Taking to social media this week, Casanova Gelato Shop, on George's Quay explained that “unfortunately” the building that houses its shop has been sold, and it needs extensive renovations that will require them to vacate the premises.

A post on Facebook said: “We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to our loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years, we understand that this news may come as a shock to you. We have been honoured to serve you the finest gelato in town.

“We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years.”

The post on Casanova Gelato Shop’s Facebook page continued: “We appreciate your patronage during these years and we will always cherish the memories and relationships we have built with our community.

“We will miss seeing your smiling faces every day. We would also like to thank our all staff members through those years for their hard work and dedication in creating the best gelato experience for our customers. We are grateful for their contributions and will miss working with them.”

The post added: “We are sad to say goodbye, but we are grateful for the memories and relationships we have built. Thank you for your support and understanding.”

Casanova Gelato Shop also said the team will the public informed of any updates or developments regarding the possibility of reopening at a new location next year.

Household Linens

Meanwhile Household Linens on Oliver Plunkett Street also announced that it is closing soon. The company has been in business for 45 years.

A statement from the company said: “With deep regret and great sadness, Household Linens must announce that our shop is closing after more than 45 years in business. Our immediate thoughts are for our staff who have been instrumental in keeping us going for so long.

“Their good nature, the rapport they’ve built up with our customers (many of whom have grown to be friends), their genuine concern for people meant those customers had great trust that the products they were being offered were right for their needs. Whether it was a duvet, a pillow or a sheet you were always going to get good advice.”

Household Linens said there are many reasons for its closure but “now is not the time to dwell on those”.

The business said: “We celebrate our 45 years as part of the fabric of Cork city and hope that the memories of Household Linens will live on affectionately with you. Our closing down sale will start next Tuesday as we begin clearing all stock and we hope to see as many of you as possible and thank you one last time for your support.”