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Mark O'Brien

Popular south Dublin cafe to reopen just a week after it was destroyed by fire

A popular south Dublin cafe is to reopen tomorrow just a week after it was destroyed by fire.

The Hazel House in Rathfarnham was left in tatters after the blaze ravaged part of their building last Saturday.

No one was injured in the fire but the cafe had initially said it would be "closed until further notice".

Local cafe owner gives passionate vow to reopen The Hazel House soon following devastating South Dublin fire  

But thanks to the Trojan work of staff, the popular eatery will open it's doors again tomorrow morning at 10am.

Delighted owner Niall posted a video on the cafe's Facebook page this evening.

He said: "We've been working like made the last week and we're going to be back open. As you can see we've done up the courtyard.

"The building where the fire was unfortunately can't be used for a while so we've changed things.

"We have a new kitchen so we're back open in the morning at 10 o'clock."

Niall thanked his staff for the incredible effort they've put in to get the cafe open again so soon.

Popular South Dublin cafe The Hazel House 'closed until further notice' following huge fire  

"They've been working here endlessly since the fire every single day," he said.

"We've been here day and night to get this place back open. They're the best ever."

The cafe owner also thanked family and friends for all their support and paid tribute to all of his loyal customers who sent messages of support since the fire.

He said: "It's really made me feel how much people really like us up here so thanks so much for that."

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