Shane Lynch shot to stardom for being a member of popular boyband Boyzone. However, in recent times he has made some career changes and ventured into the world of business.
The singer and his wife Sheena are now owners of an Irish bar in Cheshire called D13.
The 45-year-old opened the bar located in market town Knutsform in the midst of the Covid pandemic, a difficult time to enter the hospitality industry.
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The pub, aptly named after the postcode of where Shane grew up in Dublin, proved to be a crowd-pleaser on St Patrick's Day as crowds gathered to celebrate the occasion in style - and where else better to celebrate than an Irish pub.
Shane's family and friends attended the pub to toast the milestone of the pub's first year opened on the international holiday from the outdoor 'Guinness Garden'.
A unique wooden spray paint wall was put up for customers to mark to remember the day.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the boutique bar, owned by the couple and their friend Nathan Gerhold, centres around a 300-year-old building located in the centre of the town.
The owners have transformed the interior of the building to take customers on a journey of Irish culture with a modern twist as they explore the pub spread over three levels.
The huge bar can fit up to 240 people, perfect for friends to gather and enjoy a night out.
D13's main bar boasts traditional wood and glass lighting, complemented by striking red booth seating area and a marble effect floor.
Shane said: "The whole idea was to go from old Ireland through to modern Ireland... I don't have to be homesick anymore."
The owners took another opportunity to bring an Irish feel to the premises as they painted the beer garden in all black to give the effect of a pint of Guinness.
Staying true to his musical roots, Shane's bar also provides live entertainment with a mix of DJs and live music.
The singer said the pub prides itself on being an "open house" for musicians looking for a chance to showcase their talents.
The team behind the business are particularly proud of having received a certificate for their dry stout.
Nathan said: "Guinness came over to make sure our Guinness was perfect, and we got a 10/10 rating we couldn't ask for better than that."
Shane and Sheena - who is a cast member on the Real Housewives of Cheshire - had long dreamed of opening an Irish bar with their long-time friend Nathan.
Their dream finally became a reality after Nathan moved to the county, with the couple and their two children having already relocated to Cheshire by that point.
Shane said that they have been "really looked after" by the community in Knutsford, adding that "everyone has made [them] feel so welcome" within Cheshire.
Asked about expanding the business, Shane said for the moment, they are content with keeping the busy "cosy" and remaining with just the one site.
He said: "D13 is a boutique Irish bar, and in Manchester, there's some big establishments there that I don't think we could compete with really. So we are happy to stay here, we can keep it cosy."
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