Businessman puts his money where his mouth is to save his local

THE only way Cork businessman Richard O’Brien could drink in his local again was to buy it.

Mr O’Brien, who is the managing partner at KJ O’Brien & Co, has invested more than €1 million in the purchase of McCarthy’s Bar and Bistro on Model Farm Road, Co Cork.

Having been closed for a few months it has now reopened following the investment from Mr O’Brien and his wife Patricia. The move will create 25 jobs.