Abrakebabra’s new store in East Wall officially opens with local celebrations!

Lar and Yavanna Keogh,founders of Oscar’s Kids in memory of their late son Oscar, do the honours

by Rose Barrett
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Abrakebabra brought its magic to East Wall with a special in-store celebration for Abra fans and the East Wall community.

The ribbon was officially cut by East Wall Mayor and owner of the new eatery Muhammad Sajjad and Lar Keogh, Acting Principal St Joseph’s Co-ed. Primary School, East Wall. Lar and his wife Yavanna, founders of Oscar’s Kids, appeared on the Late Late Show (Ryan Tubridy’s last show) on Friday week to share the story of their late son Oscar who passed away from cancer in July 2019.

Pictured at opening of the new Abrakebabra East Wall. Photo by Richie Stokes

Presenter Ryan Tubridy revealed at the end of the segment that they were donating €20,000 to their charity.

Christian Danca pictured at opening of the new Abrakebabra East Wall. Photo by Richie Stokes
Amanda Ponte pictured at the opening of the new Abrakebabra in East Wall. Photo by Richie Stokes

East Wall Mayor and owner of the new eatery Muhammad Sajjad says: “I am delighted to bring Abrakebabra to East Wall. I want to thank everyone for coming along and showing their support on the day. This is such a vibrant and close knit community and we are thrilled to be part of it.”

Memphis O ‘ Toole age 5 Photo by Richie Stokes
David Pratt Leah Flynn Jack Swift and David O’Boyle pictured at opening of the new Abrakebabra East Wall. Photo by Richie Stokes

The party atmosphere was kicked off with a DJ along with special giveaways of exclusive Abrakebabra merch, prizes and tasters from the menu including its iconic doner kebabs  – Actor Colin Farrell’s personal favorite, as he famously showcased his coveted black Abrakebabra card on the Jimmy Kimmel show, saying, “The Pope doesn’t have one. I can bring the Pope for a free kebab because that’s what I get!”

Millie Mc Cormick, Leon Gardiner, Andor Der, Max Murphy and Antoine Dunne pictured at the Opening of the new Abrakebabra
Photo by Richie Stokes

The new Abrakebabra is located beside Centra at Island Key, East Rd, North Dock, Dublin 3 and opening times are – Monday to Thursday, 12 noon to 10 pm, Friday 12 to 11 pm, Saturday 1 pm to 11 pm, and Sundays 1 pm to 10 pm.

Phylis Cleary East Wall at the Opening of the new Abrakebabra East Wall. Photo by Richie Stokes

To keep up to date on all Abrakebabra store news ad new product launches, follow @abrakebabra on Instagram and Tik Tok. 

Leah Flynn and Outcast Matt pictured at the opening in East Wall. Photo by Richie Stokes

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