
Poppy Fields Cafe on Payne's Lane in Athlone closed at the start of the month due to a fire.
The owner of a Westmeath cafe that had to close its doors after a fire was started on its premise says they're bowled over by the affection and embrace of their community.
Poppy Fields Cafe in Athlone re-opened last week thanks to nearby businesses like Savoury Fare Athlone helping with the clean up.
The fire, which was started near their bins on Saturday March 8th caused damage to their exterior wall and side deck roof.
Owner of Poppy Fields Cafe, Geraldine Dolan, says she is still stunned at how people supported her: