Photograph: Sam Boal/CollinsA retailer in Letterkenny, Co Donegal received one of the three closure orders issued in February by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) after rodent droppings and a dead mouse were found. Retailer Letterkenny Spiceland, located at Unit 1, Green Isle Park, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, was issued with a closure order on February 9th; it was lifted on February 17th. The closure order was issued as the construction of the food premises did not present good hygiene practices, including against contamination – in particular pest control. Rodent droppings were found on food packaging and on food, a dead mouse was found under food shelving, and holes and gaps were noted to the rear of the premises. The closure order directed the closure of the rear yard including the two storage containers at the rear of the premises.

Source: The Irish Times March 10, 2026 21:34 UTC