28 Nov 2021
28 Nov 2021
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Dozens of Longford publicans joined in a national social media campaign to highlight the impact that the closure of pubs due to the Covid-19 crisis is having on their businesses, staff and future.
The campaign, with the #SupportNotSympathy hashtag, began trending on Saturday morning.
Rural pubs have been especially hard hit by the Covid-19 restrictions and the delay in reopening.
The campaign asked people to take a photo outside a closed bar and post it to social media, in a show of solidarity with affected owners.
Also read: Longford's pub industry could re-open in weeks, says local publican
In their posts many of the publicans have added a brief synopsis of how the closure of business is affecting their lives.
Also read: Longford senator says pubs should be allowed re-open at end of month
PCR tests will become mandatory for passengers entering Britain from outside the Common Travel Area
Longford IFA chairperson Gavin White (left) in Dublin last Sunday
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