After 73 years serving Cork’s best-loved fish and chips, Jackie Lennox Chipper will close its doors for the last time on October 6, marking the end of a treasured local institution. Despite bustling business and generations of loyal customers, owners Brian and Frances Lennox cite the growing pressures of running a small family business—including overwhelming paperwork and staff shortages—as reasons for the heartbreaking decision.
Since opening in 1951, Jackie Lennox’s has been more than a chip shop; it has been a symbol of Cork’s spirit and community. For decades, it welcomed everyone, from tourists to locals, with its famous fresh ingredients and classic dishes like fish suppers and fish cakes. READ MORE BELOW ADVERT
The Lennox family’s legacy will always be remembered, but the sadness of its closure is palpable across the city. Cork is losing not just a business, but a beloved piece of its heart.
