Mr O’Connell said a fitting tribute for Loafers’ legacy would be a Yes vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum on May 22. To say the least I am devastated."Īsked about possibly relocating the bar to a different premises, Mr O’Connell said they would "have to wait and see", but Loafers on Douglas Street would be closing tonight. In a facebook post he added: "It is with a profound sense of sadness that I have to announce that today will be my last day opening the door of Loafers. I suppose in a way it is a positive thing that gay people do not feel ghettoised to drink in certain premises.” Stout NYC Flagship, 133 West 33rd Street, New York City, New York, USA, +1 212 629. Stout NYC Grand Central, 60 East 41st Street, New York City, New York, USA+1 2. Stout NYC FiDi, 90 John Street, New York City, New York, USA, +1 2. "It’s the same for gay bars everywhere, in London, New York, everywhere. The original Stout boasts 40 HDTVs and the capacity to host parties of up to 300 guests. “We have just had one of our busiest weekends with the Women’s Fun Weekend but overall I would say we are down 35% to 40% from when I first took over six years ago. Mr O’Connell said the bank wanted to have vacant possession of the bar as it was being sold but said economic factors had also impacted the bar in recent years. “We had hoped to be able to host a referendum celebration party later this month as we fight for a Yes vote but it will have to be somewhere else.” ![]() ![]() “It’s very, very sad, but today is the last day,” Mr O’Connell said. However, in the same month when Ireland will vote on the Marriage Equality Referendum the venue will shut its doors for the last time.
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