Popular Co Tyrone hotel and restaurant closes with redundancies

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

The Cohannon Inn in Dungannon has ceased trading after decades of operation, with staff made redundant by email.

The Cohannon Inn, which has operated at its site on Ballynakilly Road, Dungannon, for decades, has ceased trading. An insolvency practitioner was appointed to wind up the company, and staff were informed of their redundancy by email rather than in person.

According to the email sent to employees, the business shut down due to difficulties trading over the past two years. Staff are set to be made redundant on 11 November. The message stated: 'It is with sadness that I have to inform you all, that as from now, the Cohannon Inn has ceased to trade and will not be opening tomorrow, or in the future under P&L Worrall.'

The closure has shocked the local community. Independent councillor Dan Kerr expressed concern about the way staff were informed, noting that redundancy close to Christmas creates extra anxiety. He offered support and advice to affected employees.

How it is being reported

• Shock as popular Co Tyrone hotel and restaurant closes as staff 'informed by email'The landmark venue has been operating at the site just off the M1 for decadesBelfast Live · 27 Oct, 17:15
• Shock as popular Co Tyrone restaurant closes suddenlyBelfast Telegraph · 27 Oct, 15:12

In this story: Cohannon Inn · Dungannon · Co Tyrone · Dan Kerr · P&L Worrall

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