A significant fire occurred at The High Chaparral pub in Geesala, Co Mayo, leading to extensive damage and the establishment's near-total destruction. Emergency services responded around 5 am, but the fire had already spread significantly. While no injuries were reported, a technical examination of the site is planned. Local Fine Gael councillor Gerry Coyle expressed profound sadness over the loss of the iconic pub, which served the community for 80 years, highlighting its centrality to local life and the shock felt by residents over the incident.
"It has been burnt to the ground. It is completely gone. The walls are left but they are all cracked and will have to be knocked..."
"That pub is there for 80 years and is central to the community. Thank God nobody was hurt. That's the only comfort that can be taken from this."
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