Rural Ireland loses its 'social anchor' as more pubs close

Ireland faces a rural crisis as more than 2,200 pubs close since 2005, impacting communities and social hubs, prompting Government action

More than 2,200 pubs have closed across the State since 2005.

More than 2,200 pubs have closed across the State since 2005, with closures now accelerating to about 128 per year.

Vintners Federation of Ireland chief executive Pat Crotty recently disclosed almost 400 pubs in Cork alone have closed their doors since 2005.