Late bars and nightclubs continuing to decline in Ireland
Extended openings dropped by 950 nights across the country in 2025. The level of late night openings in late bars and nightclubs continues to decline, according to new figures published by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Last year, late bars and nightclubs opened late for 950 fewer late nights, compared to the year before. Across […]
1 month ago
A bill to ban spiking has been “sitting on a desk” since 2023
Spiking is already a stand alone offence in the north, with a potential 10 year sentence. There is still no stand alone offence against spiking in Ireland, despite a bill passing a Seanad stage in 2023. Spiking is usually when someone is administered a drug or chemical without their knowledge or permission in a night […]
1 month ago
CONFIRMED: Work from home, midnight pub curfew and household Covid isolation among new restrictions
The Taoiseach has addressed the nation. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that a midnight curfew is to be imposed on pubs, restaurants and nightclubs as part of measures to combat the latest Covid-19 wave. Under the new rules, all on-licensed premises will have to shut their doors at midnight from this Thursday (18 November). The […]
5 years ago
New nightclub restrictions include one metre social distancing at bars
The new restrictions will be effective as of Friday. Patrons will be required to stay one metre away from each other when receiving bar service in nightclubs tomorrow (29 October). This is according to new guidelines published by the government ahead of Friday’s revision of Covid restrictions. Tickets will be required one hour before arrival […]
5 years ago
New ticketing rules for nightclub and live venue operators to come into effect
Nightlife sector representatives had previously requested a two-week grace period. Government officials have reportedly told nightclub and live venue operators that new rules requiring tickets to be booked at least one hour in advance will come into effect from Thursday (28 October). According to RTÉ News, sector representatives were informed at a meeting on Wednesday […]
5 years ago
Leo Varadkar believes there will be “teething problems” with new nightclub ticketing system
“To be very frank, I think there are going to be teething problems.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes there will be “teething problems” with the new ticketing system to be implemented in businesses operating as live entertainment venues or nightclubs. His comments come following a meeting between Government and industry stakeholders on Tuesday […]
5 years ago