After more than a quarter-century of serving the Castlerea community, Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, has announced the closure of his Market Fresh fruit and vegetable shop. The Main Street staple, which has been a fixture in the town for 21 of its 26 years, will shut its doors for the final time on Saturday, March 1st, 2025.
Cllr Fitzmaurice reflected on the difficult decision stating: “After 26 wonderful years in business, I have made the choice to close Market Fresh,” he said. “It’s been increasingly tough to survive as a small business in an overcrowded market” and “much deliberation I’ve decided to close the shop”.
Fitzmaurice expressed his gratitude to those who have kept the shop thriving over the decades: “To my loyal customers and friends, your support, kindness, and loyalty have been the heart of this business. I’ll miss the daily chats most of all.” He also thanked his staff, wife Ann, and children Ella and Sean for their unwavering support.
While the closure marks the end of an era, Fitzmaurice is far from stepping away from public life. “While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, I look forward to the next chapter in life. I want to assure you all that I will remain a very visible presence in our community and will continue to work tirelessly for you all as a Public Representative.”
