One of the Kildare's best known chippers getting facelift

A famous takeaway outlet in Kildare Town is making major changes to its premises.

Macari's on Claregate Street is building an office, storeroom and food preparation area at its rear.

There will also be changes to the roof of the building.

Also being planned is a hardwood shop front.

Lotto 

In 2012, a member of the Macari family, Giustina won more than €5.7 million in the National Lottery.

The winning ticket was sold in Louis Malone’s shop, across the street from her family’s fish-and-chip business.

Malone's is considered one of the luckiest shops in the county.

Two years ago, a member of the family won the Italian version of Celebrity Big Brother.

A massive five million viewers watched Alessia claim victory on the TV show.

The Macari's takeaway empire that own more than 20 outlets including in Kildare Town, Clane, Celbridge and Kilcock.