Shauna O'Leary (23) the new proprietor of Boston's Bar, Valentia, Kerry. Photo by Stephen Power

Shauna O’Leary (23) the new proprietor of Boston’s Bar, Valentia, Kerry. Photo by Stephen Power

23-year old Shauna O’Leary has had a busy Christmas having taking over the reins of Boston’s bar on Valentia Island.

There are not too many young people who would be brave enough to run their own business and more so in a climate where many rural pubs are closing but Shauna is confident that she is up for the challenge.