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…
Hospitality sector starts up in North West
Restaurants, cafes and pubs in the North West that serve food can re-open their doors today as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased. Indoor dining will be allowed – however with extra measures and only pubs with a kitchen on-site can welcome back customers. People are being advised…
Calls on government to ensure funds for region spent correctly
A local TD is calling on the government to ensure funds for the north west region is spent correctly. Under EU recommendations, the north west has been downgraded from a ‘Developed Region’ to a ‘Region in Transition’ which means the government is eligible to draw down €350m to help develop…
Mixed reaction to pubs reopening on June 29th
There’s a mixed reaction in the north west to pubs reopening at the end of the month. Barbers, hairdressers, pubs, gyms and cinemas are some of the businesses allowed to open their doors from June 29th after most measures were brought forward from July or August. Measures will include a…
Two metre social distancing could be reviewed for hospitality sector
There is some encouraging news this morning for the many people from across the north west that are employed in the hospitality sector. The two metre social distancing rule for hotels, pubs and restaurants could be reduced to one metre, at times when the Covid-19 transmission rate is low.…
Hospitality sector facing crisis due to lack of chefs
The hospitality sector in Ireland is facing into a major crisis due to the lack of chef’s. That’s according to a local hotel manager in the North West. The hospitality sector is still reeling from the increase in the VAT from this week’s budget, and Brexit will also be another…