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'It was many things to many people': This Temple Bar landmark closes today

The Eager Beaver has been a fixture of the area for decades.

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THE EAGER BEAVER clothes shop in Temple Bar is calling it a day after 33 years in business.

The well-known retailer, located at the top of Crown Alley, was there throughout the revival of Temple Bar, and while other businesses folded or moved on, The Eager Beaver survived. Its owners, Robert and Siobhán Woodnutt, plan to retire.

Speaking to TheJournal.ie, Robert paid tribute to the staff and customers they have had throughout the years.

The Eager Beaver  – whose name comes from a DJ slot Robert had on an ocean survey ship’s on-board radio – opens its doors at 10am today and closes them for the last time at 6pm.

Watch the video above for our full report.

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    Feb 16th 2019, 7:58 AM

    The naked greed that is temple bar today another shop bites the dust

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:33 AM

    @liam ward60: Eh did you read the one paragraph article?The owners are retiring after owning and running the shop for 33 years.

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:55 AM

    @Ben Dunne: yeah, he’s saying they’re greedy to retire

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:21 AM

    I loved browsing in here. I happened to be passing yesterday and saw it was closing and so popped in to say goodbye. A great shop that’ll be missed by many. I still have and wear a couple of fabulous vintage leather jackets that I bought here back in the nineties. It was always worth a rummage for interesting items. Thank you and good luck in your retirement.

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:51 AM

    I used love going in there in the 80s as a teenager and got a few deadly coats and gear there. The owners and staff were always sound. Enjoy your well earned retirement.

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    Feb 16th 2019, 10:41 AM

    Enjoy your retirement guys!

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    Feb 16th 2019, 7:55 AM

    The Sextant is closing too

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:21 AM

    Had my first shift in there!

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    Feb 16th 2019, 10:06 PM

    @This Guy: I think you meant to say shirt?

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    Feb 17th 2019, 12:35 AM

    @James Wallace: at least he didn’t say sh!t

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    Feb 16th 2019, 8:49 AM

    It’s over for the little guy.

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    Feb 16th 2019, 11:43 AM

    Lovely shop and lovely owners – enjoy your well-deserved retirement Siobhán and Robert!!

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    Feb 16th 2019, 1:52 PM

    Enjoy retirement & thank you.

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:32 AM

    “Throughout the revival”, surely.
    It’s a shame, retail is screwed!

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    Feb 16th 2019, 9:46 AM

    @dearg doom: are you suggesting they shouldn’t be allowed retire?

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    Feb 17th 2019, 8:41 AM

    ya as said another temple bar bites the dust..just too expensive. .death by a million cuts..get real lower your prices.

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