Local publican calls for V.A.T reduction in hospitality sector
A local publican and NEC officer of the Sligo Vintners association says the number of pubs thought to be in breach of Covid 19 regulations represents a small percentage of bars and pubs which have started trading again as the Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased. In some cases,…
Small number of premises suspected of breaching regulations and licensing laws.
Gardaí found 26 potential breaches of COVID-19 restrictions last weekend. Almost 7,000 Licenced Premises were checked nationwide. From 7 p.m. last Friday night until midnight on Sunday, Gardai conducted 6,830 checks on licensed premises throughout the country under Operation Navigation. 2785 were currently open for business. …
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…
Local Councillor fears for pubs and restaurants
It’s been claimed that only one out of ten restaurants may re-open after the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. That’s according to Manorhamilton based Councillor and business man Felim Gurn. The Independent Councillor who also runs a Bar in Manorhamilton expressed his concerns at this week’s information meeting of…
Fewer pubs, more off-licences
There are now almost 160 fewer pubs in the north west than there were 12 years ago. The figures are the latest from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland which shows rural areas of the country having the biggest drop in pub numbers. Just over 12 years ago, there were…
Transport service to bring people to and from rural pubs
Minister for Transport Shane Ross will announce 50 ‘drink link’ bus routes across the country later this week. The service will bring people to and from their local pubs in a bid to combat rural isolation and connect communities. The new routes will be in operation in 19 counties and…