An award-winning family restaurant in Co Fermanagh has confirmed it will be closing permanently after their son and head chef passed away suddenly earlier this year.
In a post on social media, The Moorings Restaurant in Enniskillen said it had taken the decision as the family “couldn’t continue without our wonderful and talented son, Christopher, who was The Moorings”.
Christopher Oldcroft passed away suddenly in his sleep back in August. He was the head chef at the restaurant managed by his father Charlie.
At the time the family posted on social media that they had been left “numb and broken” following the tragedy, with the restaurant closed temporarily.
His father said on social media it was a “heartache and heartbreak that I cannot describe or understand”.
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Now the family has confirmed that closure would be permanent, adding: “As a family we have taken the decision not to reopen The Moorings. All of you who know us will understand why we couldn’t continue without our wonderful and talented son, Christopher, who was The Moorings.
“We have enjoyed an amazing and incredible seven and a half years, and we have had the tremendous honour of meeting so many warm and wonderful people.
“We had the opportunity to share in your family stories and experiences, and from the heartfelt responses we received from many of you, we were, in some small way, part of your lives too.
“We sincerely thank all of you for your custom, support and craic over the years. We couldn’t have done it without you.
“And with the same sincerity we would like to thank everyone who has worked with us to help deliver our goals and achieve our dreams. Many of you brought your own special talents and skills and were there for us when we needed you most.
“And to our son, Christopher, we love you and we miss you, everyday. Thank you for being our son, our friend and for taking us on this wonderful journey. You’ll be in our hearts and minds forever.”
News Catch Up – Tuesday 12th November