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THREE culinary entrepreneurs will embark on a new business venture in Quin later this month.
Husband and wife, Tony Molloy and Clare Colleran McKenry and sister Colette Colleran are the team behind Quincy’s – a new 30-seater restaurant that will open in Quin in two weeks time.
Chef Colette has over 20 years experience working in restaurants and hotels in Ireland and England, including a nine-year spell in the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis.
She said, “That’s where the experience really came from. I just felt that the time is right to run my own place.”
Despite the difficult business climate, Colette explained that the trio aim to work hard to ensure Quincy’s becomes a success.
She added, “The opportunity arose, the location is great and we are local to the area for almost 50 years.”
Ennis native Tony is well known in Ennis from his days at men’s clothes shop Tony’s fashions.
Tony ran the business for 21 years prior to its closure last October.
Currently employed on a seasonal basis as a starter and caddy master at Lahinch Golf Club, Tony, who previously worked at the Old Ground Hotel, said he is looking forward to the challenge of starting a new business. He continued, “I’ve always loved dealing with people and I’ve missed that part of the job very much. My skills are meeting and greeting.” Along with Tony, Clare will have responsibility for front of house du- ties in the restaurant. A practicing barrister on the South Western Circuit, Clare also has experience of working in restaurants and hotels.
She said, “Quin is a beautiful village and the restaurant will have a homely feeling and ambiance that we hope will compliment that.”
Apart from the owner/operators, it is intended that Quincy’s will employ two full-time and three parttime staff. The restaurant, which is located in the heart of Quin village, will open seven days a week, serving what Tony called “top quality food at reasonable prices”.
The restaurant has also helped raise money for the local primary school – Scoil na Mainstreach. Students were invited to enter a competition to guess the name of the restaurant with all money raised going to the school.
A wine and canapés reception will take place at Quincy’s on Wednesday July 13 (5pm to 9.30pm) followed by an official opening on Friday, July 15.