Ballymena's historic McGroggan's ice cream shop closes after 103 years
By
Bernie Allen
Lacks bite. And filling. And a copy-editor at the bakery.
Summary
McGroggan's, a beloved homemade ice cream shop in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has closed after 103 years of operation. The closure has prompted nostalgia among local residents, with customers traveling from afar to purchase one last cone. An 18-year-old part-time employee, Elle Brown, who had her first job at the shop, now faces the challenge of finding new work.
Key quotes
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It's never going to be here again, so I thought it was important to get an ice cream, and stock up with the tubs as well.
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