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Killarney's Riverside

4/14/2014

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Why did Killarney’s close?

You may or may not know but I have had a second job for almost two years at a local pub.  It was a 3 night a week gig as a doorman. No, I am not going to tell you all the crazy things I have seen, that needs to be a book all its own.  What I want to talk about is why it closed.

Killarney’s was a local pub that had been here in town for over 7 years.  Over the last year, business had changed due to outside forces.  A decision was made to close the Riverside location.  Once that announcement was made official, we began seeing larger crowds.  People that had never been in before were stopping by for the first time, regulars now coming for both lunch and dinner. Others were stopping by to just see what the place just looked like.  One thing I kept hearing over and over was, "I wish they weren't closing.  Had I known business was slower, I would have been here all the time."  Well, that time for support had come and gone.  I wondered why they didn’t come anyhow while we were open.  How many people in the immediate area had never even been inside?  Where was the local support?

Yes, there are many factors that went into the pub closing, but at the end of the day, it was a business call decided on declining numbers.  We closed because we didn't have enough support.  Where is that support supposed to come from?  YOU!  I don't just mean for Killarney’s, I mean for the local businesses in your own area.  Places come and go all dependent on if they are getting enough business.

Are you supporting your local business?  Or do you always take the corporate route?  Think of this the next time you want a pint, a haircut or just some work done on your house.  Who is it that you are giving your money to?  I have some friends that are so into supporting local that they will only buy gas in the city they live in.  That is dedication.  I can't even say I am that hardcore, but I do make an effort daily to support my area.  If not in my immediate neighborhood, at least in my city.  Support local NOW, while they are open.  Don't wait for the last sale, or closing day to stop in.
8 Comments
Arness
4/14/2014 09:14:24 am

Great article! Good points, nice delivery. It should really jog the minds of locals. Small businesses definitely need the support of the local community.

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Cole wicks
4/14/2014 04:09:10 pm

Cliff kept fighting all the girls

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james paquin
2/17/2015 11:36:01 am

Cliff kept fighting all the girls ?
Who is Cliff and what do you mean ?
Please explain. ( - :

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Heather
4/15/2014 12:46:35 am

We went to Killarney's many times and we had got for St. Patricks day and got the worst service or treatment ever. The hostess was rude and short with not only us but a couple that was there just to eat which then the couple left and went somewhere else. And probably went on to tell several other people how terrible the service was. Then the bouncers that night were rude and demanding and kicked us out of our seats when literally we had just put the last fry in my mouth. To keep a small business open and to keep people coming back is your customer service. Because even is who had been going there all along said we would never be back

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Karin
4/15/2014 02:14:29 am

Looked like a fun place for the regulars. But if you didn't look and act like the other dudes, you were treated very badly. Not a chill place at all, bro. But still sorry you lost your job.

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Steve C
4/15/2014 07:55:13 am

It's the age of the consumer.... Your whole bit about loyalty means nothing in this day and age. Help the customer help your business by providing great customer service and prices then you can start to talk about loyalty and "helping your own community" crap.

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Joel
3/31/2015 04:26:52 pm

Was here over 30 times the last 3 years or so got very bad gang related very race related when it was never like this
The wrong crowds were coming in playing gangster rap
I was there last week it closed and dj
Was yelling through mic brown power
I'm not a racist and do not like them
Glad it closed and hope it never opens again horrible food and service

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Presley link
1/27/2021 06:41:56 pm

Nicee share

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