Irish bar 'completely destroyed' by fire in New York

A well-known Irish bar and restaurant in the heart of Queens, New York, was part of a group of businesses which were “completely destroyed” by a massive fire in the early hours of Thursday.

Sidetracks, owned by Meath man, Bernard Reilly, was a popular destination for both Irish immigrants and locals since opening its doors in 1987. The bar had only undergone extensive refurbishments last year.