Local publican fears people will cross border for nightlife
A local publican says the difference in restrictions between the Republic and Northern Ireland will result in those living locally travelling to NI to avail of the less severe hospitality restrictions. It’s being claimed that people crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive…
Ballyshannon publican begs government to allow indoor service
As speculation continues to intensify in relation to the further lifting of restrictions, a local Publican has begged the Government not to move the goalposts when it comes to allowing customers back into pubs and restaurants. Publicans across the Counties of Sligo, Donegal, and Leitrim are also preparing for indoor…
Restaurants and pubs open across the north west as country hits major milestone
Restaurants and pubs across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are reopening for the first time in months today as the country hits a major milestone in the reopening plan. Outdoor service is resuming for groups of up to six people per table with children under 13 not included in this requirement.…
Taoiseach urges caution around pubs & restaurants
The Taoiseach has warned people need to take personal responsibility on the first weekend pubs and restaurants are back open. Yesterday was the first time venues were allowed to serve food indoors since October. There is a fear among public health officials that the increased socialising will lead…
Calls made to review decision to open pubs
Less than twenty four hours after it was announced that all pubs would re-open later this month there could be even more bad news on the way for publicans across the North West that do not serve food. A leading immunology expert says the decision to reopen pubs should…
Cabinet to confirm reopening date for pubs
Cabinet is expected to agree to a reopening date for pubs when it meets later today. According to the Irish Times, the government is likely to announce September 21st as the date they can reopen. It comes after strict new guidelines for pubs that don’t serve food to…
Local Publicans express disappointment with latest government decision
Publicans throughout the north west, particularly those in rural areas who do not serve food, have expressed their disappointment with the government’s decision yesterday evening not to allow them reopen as they had hoped on August 10th. While many publicans say they understand the government’s position, they point to…