Rita's Kitchen in Moneygall is run by volunteers.
The opening of a community cafe is bringing life back into a midlands village.
Volunteers at Rita's Kitchen in Moneygall say it gives locals a place to come and have a chat.
It was opened three years ago in the former local shop, which had closed down.
One of the volunteers, Alison Hayes says the café carries a personal connection to the area:
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