Gurns Milestone Pub in Manorhamilton closes due to positive Covid case
A popular County Leitrim pub that serves food has temporarily closed because of Covid-19. Gurns’s Milestone Bar in Manorhamilton has shut as a precaution in the interest of staff, customers and the wider community because of a positive Covid-19 case. The pub will reopen on Saturday. A post on the…
Former Senator welcomes new Good Friday drinking laws
A Sligo publican is welcoming the passing of new laws that now pave the way for pubs to open on Good Friday. The bill was passed in the Dail yesterday afternoon and is expected to be signed into law by the President before this years Good Friday. It will mean…
Sligo publican welcomes progress of Alcohol Minimum Pricing Bill
A Sligo pub owner and former senator is welcoming moves to introduce a Bill that would impose minimum prices for alcohol. Imelda Henry, a member of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, says the two main problems with alcohol in Ireland are its availability and its price. Health Minister Simon Harris…
Tax breaks for pub-owners would help rural business
A West Sligo publican has backed Government proposals to consider the introduction of tax breaks for pub owners who bring their customers home following a night out. Tourism Minister Brendan Griffin last week, confirmed he is looking into a number of measures ahead of this year’s budget, including the possibility…