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Owners of iconic nightclub Copper Face Jacks confirm it has been taken off the market

The club, along with the Jackson Court Hotel located above it, was listed for sale by private treaty, back in March.

THE OWNERS OF iconic Dublin nightclub Copper Face Jacks have decided not to sell after first listing the club for sale earlier this year. 

The club, along with the Jackson Court Hotel located above it, was listed for sale by private treaty back in March. 

The property, comprising No 28-31 and No 35 Harcourt Street, is owned by Cathal and Paula Jackson, who at the time said they were going to retire from the business. 

However, in a memo issued to staff this week, the pair confirmed that they would not be selling the property and they have “withdrawn the property from sale”. 

“As you know, Cathal had some health issues late last year, and reluctantly made the decision to put Coppers on the market. The proposed sale was launched in March of this year and attracted strong interest. Several approaches were made. 

“However, we are very pleased to confirm that as Cathal has now recovered his health completely, he has decided to stay actively involved in the business. As a result, he has now formally withdrawn the property from sale. 

“Cathal and Paul would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all their staff for their support during this time.”

The nightclub, popular since it first opened in 1996, has become a mainstay of the capital’s nightlife in recent years. It most recently inspired a musical written by Ross O’Carroll-Kelly author Paul Howard. 

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    Mute Ryan Murphy
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    Aug 11th 2013, 6:19 PM

    Another calamity averted by the services, both staffed and voluntary, who respond promptly and efficiently at all times.

    People need to put their brains in gear as well as their protective equipment, which has been instrumental in saving up to nine lives in the last two days alone.

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    Aug 11th 2013, 6:27 PM

    Tramore RNLI seem to be involved quite often in these articles!

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    Mute Paul
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    Aug 11th 2013, 5:57 PM

    Any fish for the table salvaged!

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    Aug 12th 2013, 9:25 AM

    Well done Tramore lifeboat crew, these guys are real heroes & deserve far better support from government than what they get.

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    Aug 11th 2013, 11:55 PM

    Sadly it was around the same spot that a number of fisherman from the locality between Tramore and Dunmore East have also lost their lives recently and In the past by the same coastal tides around this area. None of them were ignorant of the sea nor what the consequences are but I do know that there are a lot of freak waves and swells that can have the ability to turn over / capsize a boat just after you sail / motor around Brownstown head….. This area has had a fair share of drowning/ sinkings/ capsizes and deaths so thankfully all those on board were recovered safely…..

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    Aug 11th 2013, 6:26 PM

    Will they ever learn from other souls’ tragedies

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    Aug 11th 2013, 7:25 PM

    And do what lillian not work and not feed their families.

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    Aug 11th 2013, 9:15 PM

    They were anglers dude,not out for profit .

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    Aug 12th 2013, 12:14 AM

    I don’t see anywhere in the article that error on their part was to blame?? The fact that they were wearing their life jackets possibly saved them long enough to be rescued, so what puts them at fault?

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    Aug 12th 2013, 1:02 AM

    The lad who swam ashore took a big risk leaving the upturned boat. He wouldn’t have to do so if they brought some form of communication such as VHF radio or even flares. Going pooly equipped is a massive fault in itself

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    Aug 15th 2013, 10:09 PM

    Accidents do happen….as the wife of the owner of the boat, I cannot thank the RNLI enough for their swift rescue and if there is a lesson for all to learn it’s that the sea is not a playground. When a tragedy occurs, the crew of the RNLI are putting their lives at risk as well. Please, I beg you all, DO NOT TAKE THE SEA FOR GRANTED. I thank GOD that I did not have to bury my husband and friends after Sundays incident,

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