Historic Dublin city centre church set for new life as food hall

Failte Ireland has been given the green light by Dublin City Council to transform a former church in the heart of Dublin into a food and dining hall St Andrew’s Church, located on Suffolk Street, has been largely vacant for the past decade and was previously used as a tourist office The prime location, situated near popular tourist spots such as Grafton Street and College Green, has sparked interest in the past for a new food hall However, plans were put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic Food journalist and editor of Scoop Food magazine, Dee Laffan, expressed excitement for the project, calling it a “fantastic venue” She noted the central location and pedestrian-friendly surroundings, as well as the potential for job creation with an estimated 30 to 40 full-time positions To stay updated on all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas, join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp by clicking the link provided Our community members also receive special offers, promotions, and advertisements from us and our partners If you wish to leave our community, you can do so at any time For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice