Soupkitchen closes to avoid jail

The operator of the network of Twist soup kitchens has avoided the threat of jail by shutting down his Ennis operation.

Last week, Ennis Town Council told Co Galway man Oliver Williams he could face a six-month prison term or a large fine if convicted of operating an unauthorised soup kitchen in Ennis.

In a warning letter from the council, Mr Williams was told his soup kitchen at St Flannan’s Terrace, Clonroad Beg, was unauthorised as it did not have planning permission. The move followed opposition to the soup kitchen in the residential area.