23/04/2025
Hi everyone,
It is with great sadness that I have decided to close Barista Sistas. This was not an easy decision and is probably one I should have made sooner. I am very aware that Callan needs a coffee shop like ours however it is not financially sustainable to continue.
The extended roadworks outside our premises last summer (which were supposed to last 2 months and instead lasted 4 months) resulted in a very sharp drop in turnover from which we have been unable to recover. The responsibility lies solely with Kilkenny County Council. I informed the council and local councillors that these works could close us but there seemed little concern for the loss of this facility and the jobs it created.
To our amazing customers who supported us from Day 1 (you know who you are) thank you. You have become friends to us and we will definitely miss the craic.
Our closing date is May 16th. We look forward to serving you your favourite coffee, scones, toasties and cheesecakes till then.
Jane.
