The pot of gold is here at 11 North Main St. in Manahawkin, but you have to move swiftly to catch it. The Killeen’s Irish Shop is closing.
Some soul-searching led Peter Killeen to keep his parents’ gift and specialty store open three years ago when his mother, Imelda, passed away in 2016. He did that and brought the inventory to its full glory, despite holding a counseling post up north. But now its time is coming to an end.
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