Much-loved Garryvoe Stores to close as operators retire 

John Murray and Mary Walsh, who ran the popular beachside shop for more than 30 years, are hanging up their buckets and spades for the last time as new operators are sought to ensure the shop reopens

Mary Walsh with flowers handed in by well-wishers on her last day at Garryvoe Stores, which closed its doors after 31 years on Sunday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The people who ran one of Cork’s favourite beachside shops have retired and closed the doors of their little shop of treasures and treats for the last time.

John Murray and Mary Walsh, who ran Garryvoe Stores next to Garryvoe beach in East Cork since 1989, thanked people for their support over the years as they cleared the last of the stock from the shop shelves on Monday. Most of the food items were donated to causes close to their hearts.