A photograph carried in a recent Monday edition of the Donegal News featuring a newly opened take-away on Upper Main Street in Letterkenny has prompted quite the reaction.
In his caption, our photographer Brian McDaid reminded readers of the old ‘Eddie’s Arcade’, a popular cafe in the town back in the 1970s and ‘80s. It was located in the same premises as the new take-away.
‘Eddie’s Arcade’ was owned by the late Eddie Deery who also owned the The Centre Spot Cafe at Market Square. The arcade was the in-place in its day – a place to get a burger in the freshest of baps, soup, a sandwich or a pot of tea.
A view out the window of the new take-away that has recently opened on Upper Main Street, Letterkenny, where Eddie’s Arcade once stood. Photo: Brian McDaid.
Brian has since received some lovely old photos of Eddie’s Arcade, sent on by Eddie’s great-grandniece, Amy.
No doubt the old photos will bring back some happy memories for those of a certain vintage.
Mary Doherty (née McDaid) pictured working behind the counter in Eddie’s Arcade at Upper Main Street, Letterkenny. Included is the selection of some drinks which included Coca-Cola, 7Up and Fanta. You can also see the tea pot on the single ring and the toaster that helped make Eddie’s burgers taste so good.
