After 147 years in business Wynne's of Castlebar closed its doors for the last time on Monday 6^th of June 2011 surrounded by family, good friends and fellow shopkeepers.

Deirdre, Garry and Richie Wynne at the closing of Wynne's.

"It is a dreadful time for me and my siblings having to close this long established family business. Making the decision to close has been very difficult but will ultimately, I hope, lead to a better future for me and the staff who have lost our jobs.

I had hoped to be able to trade out of the recession and close this historic family business with the ceremony it deserved, but the economic downturn, the very bad weather last winter and the street works have meant I had to change that plan.

I wish to thank most sincerely all my staff for their loyalty throughout the years and particularly throughout these last difficult years.

I also wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to the customers of Wynnes who have maintained a steadfast loyalty to us throughout the years."

Richard Wynne

Geraldine O'Boyle who worked at Wynnes for over 30 years.

Mick Byrne offers some sound tips.

Fiona Rowland pops over to lend some support.

Conor Smyth bids farewell.

Richie Wynne and his partner Brid Quinn

Richie Wynne

Deirdre, Richie and Garry Wynne

Garry and his daughter Alana Wynne, the 5th generation Wynne to serve behind the counter.

Councillor Blackie Gavin drops by

Richie Wynne in Main St. Castlebar

Deirdre Wynne

Iarla Duffy calls in one last time

Fergus Kilkelly wishes Richie luck

Garry and Richie Wynne with Michelle Gibbons, a member of Wynne's staff

John Kelly studies the results with his wife Catriona looking on

The future looks brighter!

Mary Fahey buys the last paper to be sold in Wynne's.

Check out Alison Laredo's Webpage