I commissioned the lovely Carolyn Hoey to do this painting as a present to Mum (Gertie) and Dad (Joe) last year....extra special now x

So, the hoarding is up and we are awaiting the go ahead to start clearing out the debris and securing walls etc....We will get going on rebuilding as soon as we can proceed. Thank you again to everyone, for everything xxx

This legend was still outside Foleys when we called down tonight.... sweeping the road and tidying up. Thank you so much xxx (For those of you who dont know Pat is a local volunteer who is constantly out cleaning and caring for our beautiful little village) Pat was also one of the first to alert us to the smoke coming from the roof yesterday morning....so now he is a legend and a hero ! Many thanks to all the local community and friends of Foleys who contacted us today with offers of help xxx

Well, what can we say. Firstly and most importantly thankfully no one was hurt during today's fire. At this time we are unsure how the fire started but it appears to have started on the outside of the Thatch at the back of the building. The fire brigade and other emergency services were on the scene within 10 minutes and while they set about trying to control the fire they also helped us to clear probably 80% of the furniture and items from inside the building, we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. They have now been here for almost 12 hours...mighty men and women. Can we also just mention here Jacqueline and Ryan our Neighbours, who got stuck in alongside us and helped us to clear the building along with two other gentleman, we are so, so grateful for your help and the sugary tea xx To Seamus who came with a van and loaded stuff up for us with the help of Martin. Apologies to those living beside the tea rooms for the disruption to your ESB supply. The messages of support and love both privately and on Social media really have meant a lot to us and have helped in some way to make today a little easier to bear. To all those who came down, gave us a hug, a handshake and a kind word, again thank you so much. For all the offers of help, offers of vans and storage and help in the big clean up that is ahead in the next few days... we are gobsmacked by the kindness of people. If we have forgotten to mention anything or anyone...forgive us it's been a tough day. So, a bad day, but certainly not the last day in Foleys Tea Rooms we will be back... 300 years can not be wiped out in a day ! In fact Joe assures us that Foley's curio shop 4 doors down, will be open and trading tomorrow. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

And still she smoulders......poor old Foleys.

A picture tells a thousand words .... heart broken. Picture courtesy of Conor Kenny.

To reassure....no one has been hurt x

Having problems getting it under control here and it is spreading. We are clearing foleys of all furniture paintings etc. If anyone locally has the lend of an empty van that we could store some stuff into we would really appreciate it thank you

Bad new here this morning.

Open today 9.30-3.30pm.

☘☘Happy St Patrick's Day ☘☘ Going to the Parade or watching the Rugby ? ( come on Ireland) Call in for breakfast or lunch first. We are open as usual all over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Gonna be a new fave 😋☕️🍰

Nice place for a bike stop grab a cup of tea and a bun... #castlebellingham

Foley's Antiques #rebelsunitedjuly2017potd day 14 Store Front #rebels_united #storefront #shopwindow #storewindow #antiques #redbrick #victualler #greendoor #crafts #collectibles #furniture #castlebellingham #louth #table #Nikon #nikond7200

Enjoying the sunshine and lemon meringue pie at Foleys Tearooms 😋 . . #blueduckmarketing #blueduck #marketing #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #ireland #saturday #teashop #tearoom #thatchedroof #marketingtips #marketingdigital #digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketingtips #bluesky #countryside #content #contentmarketing #castlebellingham #louth #louthchat #ancienteast #irelandsancienteast

Amazing #lemonmeringuecake at #foleystearoom #countylouth #castlebellingham #tea #brunch #dessert #sweet #yummy #food #foodporn #instagood #instafood #creamy #sweettooth #perfectday

Breakfast in this vintage cottage

Having breakfast in this awesome diner 🤗 #breakfast #awesome #diner #antiques

Going to make a pig of myself. Halfway coffee stop. #wintercycling #cycling

Breakfast at Foleys this morning! 🇮🇪🍀 #Ireland #family #breakfast #feelslikehome

Never Disappoints #breakfast

Perfect spot for a pre-wedding breakfast ☕️❤️ #insta180 #castlebellingham #bellinghamcastle #thatchcottage #ruralireland #ireland #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #fullirish

Stopped for a coffee and a sweet p the scones we're lovely. #foleystearoom

Lucky find off the M1

#home #pork #breakfast

Nice things 👍💞 #dateday #tearoom #vintage #cozyplaces #sconeswithjamandcream