Big blaze at ‘The Big House’

Picture by Danny Joyce: Fire crews put out this blaze at ‘The Big House’ on Saturday afternoon which, police confirmed, was “controlled burning” at the rear of the premises at Crankill Road.
The blaze at The Big House, formerly known as the Fort Royal, on Saturday night.The blaze at The Big House, formerly known as the Fort Royal, on Saturday night.
The blaze at The Big House, formerly known as the Fort Royal, on Saturday night.

As news of the fire spread, social media was buzzing with people sharing fond memories of time spent over the years at the premises, formerly known as ‘The Toll Bar’ and also ‘The Fort Royal’.