An Enniscorthy café that brought a fresh lease of life to a familiar town-centre premises has closed, just eight months after welcoming its first customers….
The Barn Café, at 23 Weafer Street, served its final customers on October 31.
The owners Dominic Saville and Marcin Grochot confirmed the news in a message shared on social media last week.
The business had opened in March, offering a breakfast and lunch menu aimed at bringing something different to the town’s café scene.
Its offering included pancakes, omelettes, burgers and speciality sandwiches, while the premises also featured a reading corner and outdoor seating.
The café proved particularly popular with families during its time in business. An ice cream parlour was also introduced during the summer, adding to its appeal among younger customers and visitors.
Following the announcement, customers were quick to express their disappointment, with many highlighting the quality of the food, the staff and the atmosphere created by the business.
In their farewell message, the owners thanked everyone who had supported them since opening, acknowledging the friendships and memories made along the way.
The closure is another setback for the Weafer Street premises, which previously housed The Wilds Café.
The Wilds had been a familiar name in Enniscorthy for a decade before a serious fire in February 2025 caused extensive damage to the building. Despite initially considering a renovation, its owners subsequently confirmed they would not be reopening.
The arrival of The Barn Café in March 2026 offered a new beginning for the premises, making its latest closure particularly disappointing for those who had welcomed the return of a café to the location.
Wexford Weekly
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