January 12, 2024: Nash 19 closes its doors. Trading ceases with immediate effect.
To many, the closure felt unbelievable. If anyone could ride out the perfect storm engulfing Irish hospitality, Claire Nash was surely the woman to do it? It sent ripples through Cork’s hospitality community, and was a seminal moment that flagged how much in crisis the industry really was.
A stalwart of the Cork independent food scene, Claire Nash had rolled with all the punches over the years.
A prominent figure within the Cork Business Association, she realised it was important to have a seat at the table if you wanted to have a say.
Founder of Cork’s iconic Long Table Dinner event, and pivotal in…