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‘Stark’ decline in number of pubs as more than 1,800 have shut in 16 years

The number of pubs in Ireland has declined by an “alarming” 21% in the past 16 years, a report shows. Analysis by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) found a “stark” decline in the number of public houses, with some 1,829 closures across the ...

04 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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REVEALED: Seven pubs in Longford went to the wall during Covid restrictions, new figures show

...Irish alcohol excise level which represents a significant cost on the business. Paul Clancy, DIGI member and CEO of the VINTNERS FEDERATION OF IRELAND, described the report as ‘alarming.’ “1,829 rural pub closures represent businesses that provide jobs, a hub in the local...

04 Aug 2022 at 21:30

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Longford publicans urged to sign up to Ireland’s first bar manager degree apprenticeship

The three-year degree course, backed by State and employer funding, has been officially unveiled. The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) and Griffith College, with the support of Solas, the state agency for further education, have joined forces ...

24 May 2022 at 12:00

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Pubs could double as cinemas and community hubs under new rural initiative

...cinemas, book clubs, arts and crafts workshops and community meeting spaces. Funding of €50,000 has been provided to the VINTNERS FEDERATION OF IRELAND (VFI), which will select five pubs in Cavan, Kerry, Donegal, Clare and Cork as part of the pilot programme. The initiative...

25 Mar 2022 at 13:28

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Hospitality sector breathing a sigh of relief after two years of lockdowns and restricted trading

The hospitality sector has welcomed the announcement of the ending of most Covid restrictions in Ireland. The Restaurants Association of Ireland chief executive Adrian Cummins said businesses are “breathing a sigh of relief after two years of ...

22 Jan 2022 at 11:47

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Hospitality sector breathing a sigh of relief after two years of lockdowns and restricted trading

22 Jan 2022 at 12:45

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'Devastating blow' - Hospitality industry warns new restrictions will lead to closures

Hospitality chiefs have warned that new Covid restrictions will “decimate” their trade and lead to job losses in Ireland. The Irish cabinet has agreed that hospitality venues, cinemas and theatres should have a closing time of 8pm from ...

18 Dec 2021 at 13:08

National News

'Devastating blow' - Hospitality industry warns new restrictions will lead to closures

18 Dec 2021 at 12:23

Local News

'Nothing agreed' - Cabinet to decide on new restrictions recommended by NPHET

... that the new variant is a risk. We will still have a social Christmas but it needs to be in a careful way.” The VINTNERS FEDERATION OF IRELAND has said the 5pm curfew is “closure by another name”. After last night's bombshell, only facts we know right...

17 Dec 2021 at 13:30

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'Nothing agreed' - Cabinet to decide on new restrictions recommended by NPHET

17 Dec 2021 at 12:29

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CMO 'confident' public health measures will work on Omicron as six new cases confirmed

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is "confident" public health measures will work against Omicron. Dr Tony Holohan made the comments yesterday as additional cases of the new variant were detected in Ireland through genome ...

10 Dec 2021 at 10:53

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Irish pub owners frustrated as cost of pint of Guinness to rise by 12 cent

The increase in the cost of a pint of Guinness has been met with frustration by Irish pub owners. Multinational drinks company Diageo said a pint of Guinness on draught is to increase by 12 cent per pint, excluding VAT,...

10 Jan 2023 at 17:56

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