Why Seamus O'Connell is shutting down The Ivory Tower

Chef and restauranteur Seamus O’Connell is about to close his iconic Cork restaurant. He looks back on 25 years at the helm of The Ivory Tower – and reveals his new plans to Ellie O’Byrne.

Why Seamus O'Connell is shutting down The Ivory Tower
Sat, 16 Feb, 2019 - 00:00
Ellie O'Byrne

Chef and restauranteur Seamus O’Connell is about to close his iconic Cork restaurant. He looks back on 25 years at the helm of The Ivory Tower – and reveals his new plans to Ellie O’Byrne.

Seamus O’Connell is gazing out the first-floor window of his restaurant.

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