Plans are in the works for a major facelift for an iconic pub in Galway City Centre, reopening under new management.
Vibrant Ark Limited has made a planning application to Galway City Council for the refurbishment of what was Richardsons on Eyre Square.
The proposed works will include replacing the existing shopfront of the pub and relocating its front door. Alterations will also be to the door facing onto Prospect Hill.
The existing stone cladding will also be removed and replaced with a painted nap render finish to the front façade and gable end of No. 1 Eyre Square.
Existing windows and doors will also be replaced with new timber windows and doors across all levels of both buildings.
A decision on this planning application is due from Galway City Council by January 28, 2024.
Richardson’s had been a family-owned business for more than 60 years when owner Tom Richardson announced the family’s retirement in July.
The pub went up for sale with O’Donnellan & Joyce with a list price of €3 million, and a sale was confirmed later that month.
It’s understood that the sale was made to a Dublin publican.
