Popular angel shop in Finglas is to close

A MUCH-LOVED angel shop in Finglas is to close down on Friday, January 22, after 26 years trading in the area.

Angels of Ireland took over Lynch’s Grocery shop on Cappagh Road back in 1990 and moved to a dedicated shop in the village in 2003. A second outlet was later opened in Ashbourne and will remain open.

Patricia ‘Yaya’ Buckley, who has a gift that allows her to communicate with angels, is at the heart of the Angels of Ireland venture. She is widely respected in the area and far beyond and has reached out to help thousands with her ‘gift’.

Husband Stephen, who is keen to thank all the shop’s customers over the years, said the Finglas shop was closing “with great sadness” but it had become impossible to continue in the village.

“We have tried our best to survive and keep trading even through the hard times,” he said. 

“We are told that there is a recovery, but to be honest the traders of Finglas are not seeing this so-called recovery.”

The centre of the village has undergone a revamp in recent times but Stephen says other parts have not benefited from any investment.

“The neglect of what was a vibrant village has gone on for many years,” he added.

“Different governments have come and gone and still all we hear are false promises.”

Stephen, Patricia and all connected with Angles of Ireland have expressed their gratitude to the people of Finglas for their support over the years.

“From all At Angels of Ireland, both past and present, we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts,” Stephen said.

“We will still carry on trading in our other Angel Shop on the High Street, Ashbourne.”

News of the closure was met with shock and sadness on the Angles of Ireland Facebook page.

“I’m so sorry to hear this! What an amazing shop, such a shame it has to close,” wrote Kim Colliton.

Breda Lumsden described the closure as a “very sad day for the village of Finglas” and said the shop had been “a great asset to the town.”

Martina Foy wrote: “This is very sad news. I loved your shop in Finglas and often ran in on my lunch to get some nice items for friends and family, always wishing my lunch was longer.”