A Boyzone member is set to open a new Irish bar after falling in love with a Cheshire town.
Boyband star Shane Lynch is redeveloping the former Corks Out wine bar on King Street in Knutsford, reports Cheshire Live.
The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant and petrol head is opening the new venue with business partner Nathan Gerhold.
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The opening date is yet to be confirmed, but it will be a drinks only Irish bar called D13, named after a Dublin postcode.
Shane, who has appeared as a judge on The All Ireland Talent Show, is said to have fallen in love with the town.
Sharing the news on social media, Knutsford Town Council said: "Lovely to meet with Shane Lynch and Nathan Gerhold who are busy redeveloping the former Corks Out building to D13.
An Irish Bar named after the Dublin postcode.
"They aren’t quite sure when their outdoor hospitality (as the building work is on going) will open so you can follow them on their Instagram account @d13knutsford for the latest news.
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"It will be a drinks only bar but they have already fallen in love with #knutsford and there may be a collaboration with Sue and Harriet of The Tea Room so watch this space.
"Good luck and céad míle fáilte from everyone in #knutsford.".
