Michelin-star restaurant blames 'insane' running costs for closure 

Loam restauant  was opened in Galeay nine years ago by head chef Enda McEvoy.

A Michelin-star restaurant crowned the best in Ireland the year before the Covid-19 pandemic hit has said “insane” running costs have forced it to shut.

Loam restaurant and wine bar near Eyre Square in Galway announced it would not be reopening in the spring after giving up its lease.