Popular restaurant in Tullamore closed until October

McDonalds restaurant in Tullamore is currently closed and won't reopen until October 16.

The mega fast food franchise is carrying out major renovations to its drive-thru lane along with external and internal modifications at Church Road.

Alterations to the kitchen and dining are underway and new fire doors, new freezer/chiller area with an extension to provide a new dry store within the existing corral is being fitted.

The plans include a new window to the west elevation, a new wall and window to east elevation and new window shutters to the south elevation

There will also be upgrade works to the existing windows and doors including booth redecoration.

The plans also include improvements to the drive-thru lane including new signage and relocation of and upgrade of, existing signage including sky sign, new dual ordering configuration with devices and bollards.

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There are also plans for associated works to the site including new road markings, landscaping including outdoor furniture/seating area, additional bicycle parking, relocation and extension of existing remote bin store with new gates, new boundary treatments and lighting, and all associated works to facilitate the proposed development.

Offaly County Council has granted permission with seven conditions attached.