A well-known Dublin business has said that it has been left with no other option but to close after just five years of service.
The Dolmen Theatre was located above the Magic Carpet Pub in Cornelscourt and was dedicated to providing an exceptional theatre experience for those who attended.
Opening in 2015, owners Ger and Anne admitted that the operation was run on a wing and a prayer with almost all of the equipment used "begged or borrowed".
But, in a heartbreaking statement on Facebook, they said that they were no longer able to run any further productions.
They said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of the Dolmen Theatre. We are no longer in a position to programme any future productions.
"We opened our doors in January 2015, operating on a wing and a prayer with almost all our equipment begged or borrowed.
"Our mission was to give a platform to new writing and help to create a bridge for small productions to find their way to bigger stages.
"We are happy to say many plays that started life in the Dolmen went on to achieve great success at home and abroad.
"We would like to thank everyone who helped us on our journey, all the productions who performed at the Dolmen, our loyal patrons and especially the Crowley family (owners of the Magic Carpet Pub) for their very generous support."
