'Big boots to fill': Cork chipper duo take on Lennox’s famous Bandon Road site

Cathal O’Donovan and his partner, Tracey Gamble, who run Catch of the Day in Carrigaline have taken over the lease on the Bandon Road site

There was widespread shock and sadness last October when Brian Lennox announced the closure of the much-loved takeaway after more than 70 years in business.

The owners of a popular fish and chip shop say they are looking forward to taking over a famous Cork City chipper which closed last year, to continue the tradition of serving great food on the Bandon Road.

Cathal O’Donovan and his partner, Tracey Gamble, who run Catch of the Day in Carrigaline and operate from a takeaway wagon in Kinsale, have taken over the lease on the former Lennox’s premises on the Bandon Road and hope to fire up the friers within two or three weeks, creating up to 16 new jobs in the process.