Receiver appointed to assets of Clohessy pub

The closure of the well-known sports pub co-owned by former rugby international Peter Clohessy coincided with a receiver being appointed to assets owned by the business, new documents show.

The pub and adjoining Sin Bin nightclub and restaurant in Limerick city centre shut its doors on October 5 with the loss of 40 full- and part-time positions.

A notice on the door confirmed the closure and thanked customers for their support over the years, but offered no explanation as to why the closure took place.