Hey guys,

Just to clarify…this story was posted in the Daily Edge, which is our section for entertainment, gossip, culture and any other light bits of news of the day.

And as Derek points out above, it is an unusual way of making a business work and highlights some good news for Dublin entrepreneurs.

Thanks,
Sinead

Fair play to Joe Macken, he was pretty broke and in a lot of financial trouble a year ago. He then borrowed €10,000 on a credit card to set up Crackbird which has turned into a huge success and is now in its third incarnation. Since then he has also set up Skinflint at the Crane Lane premises- creating even more jobs.

Just goes to show that entrepreneurs often fail before they succeed; mistakes get learnt and they move on to learn from them. We need to applaud that more in this country.

Dear me, so a positive story being brought by an award-winning media provider, telling the positive tale of a brave and creative entrepreneur providing not only great quality and tasty food but in a novel way (#tweetseats = FREE food) who employs staff (happy to work) and who generates sales for an Irish business (Cootehill Farms) is deemed problematic for some people.

If they actually checked before critiscising they would discover that the chickens are free to roam and have free access to food and drink, are kept comfortable and can rest in uncramped conditions. They also happen to be antibiotic free.

Think the grumps and begrudgers could do with some tasty chicken that would surely ‘crack’ a smile on their faces and spend their energy getting their facts right!!

Jaysus people! The Journal is highlighting someone doing something a bit innovative and different in their light news section and you’re p**sing all over it, quit wallowing in the misery and give a bit of recognition here. If you don’t like it then fair enough but moaning about it?! Fecks sake, a little positivity isn’t going to hurt anyone.

Sorry but “shop relocates” is not news; it’s PR.

Jeeeaaaysus is this news?
Ffs.

The chicken bred to be served in Crackbird probably cant even stand, in stark contrast to the bird in their promotional video. According to the menu they are “farm fresh”, whatever the hell that means, and not free range. Considering a pop up restaurant has less of a cost burden compared to a permanent one, free range chicken could be sold at a reasonable price. Or there could at least be an option.

Great food and atmosphere but what’s the benefit of these regular pop-ups?

Clearly they invest in the set-up of each location so why not stay there for an indefinite period?

Or does the pop-up business structure great more buzz (and media coverage like this) to make it worth their while to move?

never mind the nay-sayers! i very much believe that we have a limited pool of entrepreneurs in this country – so those who can stay on their feet and create jobs during this recession will be crucial to our future recovery. fair play to all concerned so on this pop up venture!

i would prefer to have an option to get a free range bird – given the place specialises in chicken! it would add a sense of social conscience to the movement.

The Journal wishes to make it clear that this is one of its few articles that is NOT about Sinead O’Connor ….

The same people who sit there feeling good about themselves eating “Farm fresh ” chicken are giving out about Rachel Allen hunting and eating Game….

Well said Sinead. It’s a very successful and unique way of carrying out a business which in my opinion is news worthy!

in a word:yes.

He’s a bit old to be a hipster, no? Or is he just being ironic?

Again? If you want to open it for real as a full time restaurant then go ahead and do it! Otherwise pop off!

Yawn.

Who cares. A temp chicken eatery in Dublin. Ooooo so exciting. Where’s the real news? What’s next portaloos on the front page!