Shawn’s Irish Tavern in South Toledo will not reopen after December fire

TOLEDO, Ohio — Shawn’s Irish Tavern in South Toledo will not reopen, nearly eight months after a fire destroyed the restaurant and several other businesses in the Colonial Village Plaza.

Owner Mike Shroyer announced the permanent closure Sunday in a public Facebook post, citing the physical and financial challenges of rebuilding.

“It has been an ongoing conversation within my home and with my family for the last few months,” Shroyer wrote. “When the fire happened on December 9, I was adamant that we would reopen. It was never my intention to lead anyone on or make false claims. I did truly believe that we would rebuild. As time went on, it became apparent to me that it would be harder than I believed, both physically and financially.”…

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