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Orlaith Clinton

West Belfast dessert spot satisfying those with the biggest sweet tooth

A newly opened West Belfast business has thanked customers for their support in the first few weeks.

Nellie-Jay's serves everything from ice-cream sundaes to waffles, tray bakes, cheesecakes and more.

Based on the Stewartstown Road, it's proving a huge hit for those with a sweet tooth and those who work there say they've been blown away by the kindness of local people.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Rhys Lemon said: "The name Nellie Jays comes from the first ever cow to fly on a plane, believe it or not. The owner Darren thought it was a good name.

Nellie Jay's. (Justin Kernoghan)

"We wanted the inside to be bright and welcoming - it's got a diner-style feel to it with the booths. Everything really that would appeal to kids too.

"Nellie Jays opened on December 23 and because of Covid we did a soft opening with plans to do a grand opening in February, we just are waiting to see how things go."

Watch our TikTok of our visit to Nellie Jay's:

Nellie Jays manager Briege McDermott said the people of West Belfast have been a great support.

A proud West Belfast woman herself, Briege said they cater for everyone and their team is close knit and "so willing to work".

Rhys Lemon and Briege McDermott - Nellie Jay's. (Justin Kernoghan)

"Everyone has been really good. There's not one type of customer, we have such a range of people, of all ages too which is brilliant and what we wanted.

"You get groups of grown ups coming in for their ice-cream, couples coming in for dates, families for treat night and teenagers just to wind down with their friends.

"We get local nuns and priests coming in too!

"I just want to give a message to those who have come through the doors - thanks for taking a wee chance on us."

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