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More Longford pubs to run risk of closure as cost of living bites

Gerry Lynn, chairperson of Longford Vintner’s Association, said the county’s licensed industry was “probably” looking at further losses as it contends with spiralling cost of living hikes and inflationary challenges. The Edgeworthstown publican ...

10 Aug 2022 at 11:00

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

...next two years to ease the cost burden on rural drinks businesses and help ensure their sustainability. DIGI member and VINTNERS’ Federation of Ireland chief executive Paul Clancy described the report as “alarming”. He said: “The pace of decline...

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...

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 to...

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...

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

...and small hospitality businesses country wide have built up debt over the past two years, supports will be vital.” The VINTNERS’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) said the removal of most restrictions has been “greeted with a huge amount of relief and...

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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Taoiseach to address nation with almost all Covid restrictions to end

...and that of public health, and that is what we will continue to do.” Donall O’Keeffe, chief executive of the Licensed VINTNERS Association, said the recommendations have been “eagerly awaited by the entire hospitality and late-night sectors for a...

21 Jan 2022 at 01:15

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Timings and legalities need to be worked out before Covid restrictions ease - Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has played down the prospect of an immediate reopening of society ahead of a Cabinet meeting to discuss lifting almost all Covid-19 restrictions. Nphet has advised the Government that most pandemic rules can go, but that ...

21 Jan 2022 at 15:38

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'We'll take it step by step' - Taoiseach to give clarity on easing of Covid rules this week

... even if the vast majority of restrictions are relaxed in the spring. Donall O’Keeffe, chief executive of the Licensed VINTNERS Association, said today that the pub industry could reopen fully this weekend, if granted permission by the Government....

19 Jan 2022 at 13:18

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Lockdown on cards as Omicron surge fears intensify among Longford's hospitality sector

...don't want to see it (lockdown), now is the time to bring in a circuit breaker when the schools are closed.” The local VINTNERS chief remained sharply critical of Taosieach Micheal Martin's address to the country last week, claiming the measures...

23 Dec 2021 at 09:00

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

...ready able and willing to engage with Government on a plan for the survival and reopening of hospitality.” The Licensed VINTNERS Association (LVA) said the Government measures were “closure in camouflage”. LVA chief executive Donall O’Keeffe said,...

18 Dec 2021 at 13:08

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