One of the capital's most iconic meeting points has re-opened to the public.
From tomorrow, people can step inside Clery's for the first time in eight years, and take a trip down memory lane.
Following some small restoration works, Clery's Clock is back on O'Connell Street.
The Clery's Quarter redevelopment includes the restoration of Clerys’ iconic features, including the colonnaded façade, internal staircases, columns, ceilings and the famous Clerys clock.
Clerys’ original restaurant and bar, The Tea Rooms, has also been fully refurbished.
The completion of the restoration will be marked by a new exhibition, Clerys: The Archives, which will include documents, objects, and images to tell the story of a Dublin landmark.
It will present rescued artefacts dating back to 1847, images and tales of Clerys throughout the years, personal stories from the documentary ‘Under the Clock’ along with details of the dedicated skill and artistry that lay the foundations for the future of the building.
It will run from the 18th – 30th of January, and it will be open to the public for free.
Great day on O’Connell street with the restarting of @Clerys_Dublin Clock! Looking forward to seeing inside the renovated and restored iconic building. #Clerys #OConnellStreet #DublinCentral pic.twitter.com/ZJdfY0xtwj
— Senator Mary Fitzpatrick (@votemaryfitz) January 17, 2023
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Caroline Conroy says: "The Clerys building is an iconic Dublin landmark, and it is tremendous news for the city to see it restored to its full glory.
"The Clerys Exhibition, which opens today, charts the exceptional history of this building and its role in the centre of Dublin life for generations.
"Particular credit is due to the skilled craftspeople who have worked so painstakingly to renovate the building and to the owners for their efforts in bringing new life to this important landmark which will bring new retail, hospitality, and employment opportunities to the area."
Historian Caitlin White says: "I am delighted that Clerys: The Archives is now on display at Clerys Quarter. It's a brilliant opportunity for people to come and visit the different artefacts and documents that are on display, some dating back to 1847.
"It's an accessible, free exhibition for visitors in one of Dublin's iconic landmarks and I'd encourage everyone to come to Clerys Quarter, whether it's to learn something new or share your memories of Clerys.
"I'm really proud to be part of the story of Clerys and to continue to tell the stories of Clerys for the next phase of its history."
