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For the first time in 47 years, however, the Starry Plough has had to close its doors and end its nightly live performances due to the pandemic. In 1985, Naima’s parents bought the establishment, and eventually, Naima took over the kitchen. According to pub co-owner Shahin Naima, however, they soon discovered the difficulty of running a business that sends a majority of its profits overseas. United by their love of music and intent to help liberate Northern Ireland from English rule, members of the IRA created a venue with music, food, beer and no shortage of Irish culture. As a business originally started in 1973 to raise money for the Irish Republican Army, the Starry Plough Pub now relies on donations from the Berkeley community to stay afloat.
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