Sligo Publican urges government to provide more support to rural pubs
A Sligo Publican is warning that there is every chance that more rural pubs will close in the north west unless more support is provided to struggling publicans New figures show that almost 2 thousand pubs have closed across the country since 2005. A report from the Drinks…
Local publican calls for V.A.T reduction in hospitality sector
A local publican and NEC officer of the Sligo Vintners association says the number of pubs thought to be in breach of Covid 19 regulations represents a small percentage of bars and pubs which have started trading again as the Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased. In some cases,…
Physical distancing restrictions must be eased for bars
A Sligo Publican has urged the government to follow W.H.O. guidelines and reduce the physical distancing measures from two metres to one metre from bars and restaurants. Capacities in pubs and bars/restaurants will drop to as little as one eighth of pre Covid-19 crisis levels under the HSE social…
Publican’s need to have input into lifting or restrictions
A Sligo publican has called for the Vintners Federation to be given an input when it comes to discussing the removing of the Covid-19 restrictions. Adrian Tansey who runs the Crossbar in Gurteen says that many rural pubs have major decisions to make in relation to their futures. …