New restrictions will lead to more house parties and revellers crossing the border claims publican
A Sligo publican says the timing of the restrictions and the way it has been leaked in the media is another source of major disappointment. This is after the government has been advised by NPHET to close all pubs and restaurants at 5pm, as soon as possible. The…
Extension of Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme welcomed by Sligo publican
A Sligo publican has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. It’s being extended to the end of January 2022 and backdated to the 1st of December 2021. Minister Paschal Donohoe said they couldn’t design a targeted scheme for the hospitality sector in time for Christmas…
Christmas Eve closing of Gastropubs will be devastating
A Sligo publican has described the decision to shut Gastropubs and Restaurants on Christmas Eve as a devastating blow that many businesses will never recover from. Blaine Gaffney runs Lillies in Sligo has invested heavily in his business in recent months in order to ready for the expected festive…
Sligo Publican claims ban on take-away pints is over the top
A Sligo Publican has rejected calls for a ban to be imposed on take-away pints and alcohol from pubs. Calls have been made for such a ban to be introduced in order to reduce the number of people gathering in groups. Footage emerged over the weekend of crowds…
Sligo publican demands clarity from public health officials on reopening pubs
A Sligo Publican is calling on public health officials to make a decision today on whether they can reopen or not next Monday. The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting to discuss if the remaining pubs can open their doors next week, as part of Phase 4 of…
Re-opening select pubs could be devisive
With reports circulating today that pubs which serve food may be set to open on June 29th (six weeks earlier than expected), concerns have been raised that such a move could divide Publicans across the north west. Bars and restaurants are hoping to get back in business next month. Restaurants…
Not opening pubs could lead to two-tier hospitality sector
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) is calling for equality for its members after recent media reports suggested that restaurants could open before pubs when the planned easing of lockdown restrictions is introduced. Publicans say such a scenario would create a two-tier hospitality sector and would place pubs at…