Photo: Sam Boal/CollinsThe Glendalough Hotel in Co Wicklow was one of 14 premises served with a closure order by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) last month. The closure order was served on the hotel in Glendalough after a rodent infestation was found in the main food preparation area, evident by the presence of droppings throughout the main kitchen area. Rodent droppings were noted on the floor of the internal dry store, below the dishwasher area, on the floor below the hot holding unit and below the pot wash area. The closure order was served on November 5th, but lifted on November 7th. Among other food businesses served with a closure order was Cruncheesz takeaway on Cavan Road, Oldcastle, Co Meath.

Source: The Irish Times December 10, 2025 20:43 UTC