Legal challenge on latest hospitality restrictions
A Sligo Restaurant owner says a legal challenge could be mounted to prevent the government allowing indoor dining in Hotels and Guest Houses while other restaurants will only be allowed to facilitate outdoor dining. Sligo based restaurateur, Anthony Gray, the former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and…
Sligo Tourism appoint new Chairman
Sligo Tourism have appointed restaurateur, Anthony Gray, as their new Chairman. The Sligo man has previously been Chairman of the Sligo Food Trail and a former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland. He is the owner of Eala Bhán and Hooked in Sligo. Speaking to OceanFM News, he says…
Yoyo lockdown four will destroy hospitality industry
A Sligo restaurateur says if the government push ahead with measures to close the hospitality before the end of the year it will have a disastrous impact on the industry. Sligo restaurateur Anthony Gray says if Gastropubs and restaurants are forced to close before the new year, it will…
Sligo restaurateur says what’s really needed is VAT reduction
The Sligo-based former president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland says a reduction in the VAT rate would be far more beneficial to restaurants than the introduction of a refund or subsidy voucher scheme for meals. Anthony Gray, who owns and operates Una Bhan and Hooked restaurants in Sligo, also…
Calls made to reduce hospitality VAT
The Corona Virus apart from the health of the nation is also impacting on the economic state of the nation in more ways than one. One such area that is being impacted is the hospitality sector. Last week the former president of the Irish Hotels federation outlined how…
Sligo restaurant owner says coronavirus impacting tourism
A Sligo restaurant owner claims that the coronavirus will send the world into a global recession if it is to continue. This comes as 80 percent of corporate bookings in venues across the country are being cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Restaurants Association of Ireland is calling for…
Sligo restaurants named in top 100 restaurants for 2020
Sligo restaurants have been named in the Sunday Times top 100 restaurants for 2020. Nook Cafe and Restaurant in Collooney, Pudding Row in Easkey and Hooked Restaurant in Sligo. The annual list is compiled by John and Sally McKenna of the McKenna’s Guide highlighting the best food the country has…