Couple who reopened vacant Laois pub call time after less than three years

"We wish you all a happy Christmas and we look forward to meeting ye from the other side of the bar. Go neiri an bother liabh," say Yvonne, Una and Liam. 

The Tower Inn remains open for business.

They had reopened in May 2023, returning ownership of the 300 year old pub to the Headen family. Liam has a fabrication business Viking Engineering in the village, and the couple have a seven year old son Fionn.

They made a big impact during their short tenure on village life, introducing an open mic trad night, poker nights, a golf society, a snooker tournament, hosting rehearsals of the Timahoe Male Choir, as well as local fundraisers.

Customers are wishing them well, from as far as Australia.

"Just want to say thank you for your kindness, I appreciated the fact you always made me welcome and also your principles in ensuering people got home, always a lift home, best of luck going forward Timahoe patrons will certainly miss the fact Yvonne and co are not behind the Bar," one customer said.

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"We’ve enjoyed our times spent in Headen’s with our Irish family and friends when visiting Timahoe. and our thanks to Yvonne, Una & Liam for making us feel so welcome," said Tony and Jill Fraser, Melbourne Australia.