One quarter of Irish pubs have closed since 2005
Number of pub licenses has fallen by more than 2,200 in just 20 years to 6,412, a decline of 25.6% A new report shows a rapid decline in the number of pubs in Ireland, with 2,205 premises – or one in four – closing their doors since 2005. The report, compiled by Economist and Associate Professor Emeritus at DCU, Anthony […]
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“It’s obvious these guidelines were issued by Government without any meaningful consultation with the hospitality sector.”
VFI states: “We now have to work with members to implement changes that go live in less than 24 hours.” It was confirmed on Thursday evening (21 October) that there would be big changes in the hospitality sector around Ireland from Friday, 22 October. According to the announcement, the three big changes were: nightclubs to […]
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CONFIRMED: Nightclubs to open at 100% capacity, 11.30pm curfew has been removed
The Minister of Tourism announced the three main changes to hospitality from Friday. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Culture Catherine Martin confirmed this evening to RTÉ that nightclubs can reopen at 100% capacity from Friday, 22 October. Minister Martin also provided an update on the extended opening hours of bars […]
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