A popular café and restaurant in Co. Leitrim has closed its doors for the last time on Sunday.
Management at Fika in Carrick-on-Shannon confirmed it has permanently ceased its operation due to financial pressures.
It has also cited the increased costs of doing business and declining tourism as factors to its closure.
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It comes as hundreds of business-owners are calling for the government to help the hospitality and tourism sector keep their doors open.
Carrick-on-Shannon businessman, Ray Gannon, says it's unfortunate yet another restaurant has had to close:
