The Waters Edge reopened its doors to the public at their opening event on Monday evening in Rathmullan.
The hostelry that sits on the shores of Lough Swilly had been closed for a number of years.
A huge amount of work was done to renovate the restaurant during July and have it reopen in record time.
The venue was a favourite for many families over the years and judging by the happy faces from Clive Wasson’s pictures, it’s back with a bang.

The opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Julie Carr, John O’Donnell and Jeremy Carr at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Jason Cunningham and Nicola Herron at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Patrick Wheelan, Rita Karney, Hayley Karney, Dave Karney and Donal Murray at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

The Johnston family and friends at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

David, Emma and Daragh Leonard at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Eva, Mary and John Stewart at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Cecil and Syliva Liard at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Ruby Johnston, Molly Johnston and Anthony Hunter at the opening event for the Waterside Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Heather McLaughlin taking care of customers at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Shannon McGeehan with Luke Johnston at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Ribbon cutting and celebrations at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. From left are Cain Johnston, Vivenne Johnston, Luke Johnston, Clive Johnston and Shannon McGeehan. Photo Clive Wasson.

Open and busy the packed car park at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

The opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullen took place on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

The opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan took place on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Andrea Mueller with Vivienne Johnston and the good luck cup cakes at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Moiz Amed, Shannon McGeehan, Mary McBride, Vivienne Johnston, Margo Haughey , Nicola Rowlands and Lee Rowlands at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Staff at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. From left are Heather McLaughlin, Eleanor Haughey, Mia Curran, Dean Devin, Natalie Mangan and Anna Kindlon. Photo Clive Wasson.

Best fish ever! Harry Johnston enjoying his dinner at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Diners enjoying the newly opened Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Kevin Bradley, John O’Donnell, Michael Canning and Eugene McGettigan at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Heather McLaughlin taking care of orders at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.

Celine Crossan, Patrica Patton, James Brady and Micky Crossan at the opening event for the Waters Edge Restaurant, Rathmullan on Monday evening. Photo Clive Wasson.