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<p>The Metropole Hotel in Cork city will hold recruitment days between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29 and September 30 to recruit staff to work across the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival next month. </p>

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Metropole Hotel holds recruitment days for staff to work Cork Jazz Weekend

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival takes place from Thursday, October 22 to Monday, October 26

<p>Denis Nolan of Nolan's Bar in Rosscarbery, Co Cork. Mr Nolan, 67, is at retirement age but still continues to work the long hours associated with the job. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Rural Ireland Thinks: Majority think Government has neglected rural pubs and way of life

<p>A new report published on Tuesday highlights the rapid decline of the Irish pub industry, with a quarter of all pubs closing their doors since 2005 and the report's author predicting up to 1,000 further premises could follow suit. Picture: iStock</p>

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More than 300 pubs have closed in Cork since 2005

‘Phenomenal’ support for owners after Cork residents buy last pub in village

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‘Phenomenal’ support for owners after Cork residents buy last pub in village

Chinese duo buy Model Farm pub in Cork for €1.1m

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Chinese duo buy Model Farm pub in Cork for €1.1m

Feast, famine and 'For Sale' signs: Cork's pub scene is evolving, but at what cost?

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Feast, famine and 'For Sale' signs: Cork's pub scene is evolving, but at what cost?

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Alan Healy: Are Cork's best-located pubs now facing existential threat?

The pressures that once seemed confined to rural pubs are now landing at the door of established suburban and city venues

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Pubs are often the heart of rural communities — why is the Government making it so hard to run them?

Pubs are often the heart of rural communities — why is the Government making it so hard to run them?

Any further above-inflation increase in the minimum wage, or increases in alcohol excise in Budget 2027, could trigger an avalanche of pub closures across rural Ireland, writes Cork publican Michael O'Donovan

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Connolly’s at heart of West Cork's global fame as music hub

Connolly’s at heart of West Cork's global fame as music hub

Connolly's of Leap is one of a number of music venues peppered around West Cork, stretching from Prim’s in Kinsale to De Barra’s in Clonakilty and further on to Levis’ of Ballydehob

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension

Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension

Co-owner Alice Cross filed a first-party appeal after Cork City Council ruled the venue's increased popularity caused a potential traffic hazard

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Man charged with burgling three shops and a pub in Cork

Man charged with burgling three shops and a pub in Cork

More than €4,000 is said to have been taken in the alleged burglaries

Tue, 26 May, 2026

'Best panorama in the country': Sherkin Island's Jolly Roger pub on the market for €475,000

'Best panorama in the country': Sherkin Island's Jolly Roger pub on the market for €475,000

The well-loved pub is set to change hands after more than a decade

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Cork pubs changing hands in multimillion-euro deals despite warnings over industry strain

Cork pubs changing hands in multimillion-euro deals despite warnings over industry strain

Landmark Cork pubs continue attracting multimillion-euro investment even as rural publicans warn of mounting pressures and closures

Sat, 16 May, 2026

New owner of South County pub in Douglas has been confirmed

New owner of South County pub in Douglas has been confirmed

The long-established Douglas pub has changed ownership amid continued strong demand for Cork hospitality properties

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Irish pubs are dying: VFI chief calls for emergency government action

Irish pubs are dying: VFI chief calls for emergency government action

'A pub is more than just a business. It performs a vitally important public function as a hub of social and cultural life'

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Diary of a Gen Z Student: Our outdoor drinking spot is being taken away, but it was our Utopia

Diary of a Gen Z Student: Our outdoor drinking spot is being taken away, but it was our Utopia

In the midst of clouds of vape smoke, on those urine-soaked pavements, we connected

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Landmark bar Electric reborn as The Merchant after major transformation on South Mall

Landmark bar Electric reborn as The Merchant after major transformation on South Mall

The former Electric bar has undergone a major transformation ahead of a high-profile reopening in Cork city centre

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers refused planning to keep major extension

The popular Cork business opened its Greenhouse extension in 2022, which is capable of seating up to 40 guests

Tue, 05 May, 2026

'You’ve got the best of both worlds': Paul Cook on the Sex Pistols touring without John Lydon

'You’ve got the best of both worlds': Paul Cook on the Sex Pistols touring without John Lydon

In advance of the Sex Pistols' Irish gig around the 50th anniversary of their first single, Paul Cook talks about the heady days of the punk explosion, and why he's happy to hit the road again

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Everything must go at Reidy’s Vault Bar as iconic Cork pub's fittings head to auction

Everything must go at Reidy’s Vault Bar as iconic Cork pub's fittings head to auction

The 30ft bar counter is believed to have come from an old pub in Liverpool

Fri, 01 May, 2026

'The sums don’t stack up any more': Cork City bar to close after 11 years

'The sums don’t stack up any more': Cork City bar to close after 11 years

Brick Lane on South Main Street opened in June 2015 and says it will close on Wednesday, April 8

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Reidy's, Bull McCabes, The Wilton, and The Grange lead wave of Cork pub sales

Reidy's, Bull McCabes, The Wilton, and The Grange lead wave of Cork pub sales

Notable uptick in pub disposals follows on from a strong start to the hospitality investment market in 2026; deals include Reidys Wine Vault, Paddy the Farmers, The Grange Tavern...and a change of use for Bull McCabes

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says

Cork man 'caught rotten' breaking into pub with balaclava and crowbar, judge says

Accused found trying to open till at Flannerys of Glasheen in the early hours of Saturday morning, court heard

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Tim Martin announces Wetherspoon results

Wetherspoons profits slump by almost a third as extra costs bite

Wetherspoons runs six pubs in Dublin across its 794-strong chain

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

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Cork pub fined as last orders continue too late after night of music

The court heard that when gardaí entered 'The Pub, around 10 people had drinks that looked freshly poured

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

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Pubs may be allowed open early for World Cup matches if Ireland qualifies

Helen McEntee stresses that supporting Irish sportsmen who are 'doing fantastic work and achieving so much' is 'not just about having the craic'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Cork's Flying Enterprise gets new life as South Gate ahead of St Patrick’s Day opening

Cork's Flying Enterprise gets new life as South Gate ahead of St Patrick’s Day opening

New owners plan major renovation and expansion of landmark Cork bar complex ahead of St Patrick’s Day reopening

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Book review: The Irish pub: Evolving and reinvented itself through time

Book review: The Irish pub: Evolving and reinvented itself through time

Consisting of 20 scholarly but accessible essays, the book explores its subject through the prism of history, design, sociology, literature, and psychology

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Dwyers pub in Cork city centre loses planning appeal for outdoor seating area

Dwyers pub in Cork city centre loses planning appeal for outdoor seating area

Planning board rejects Cork pub’s appeal to retain pandemic-era outdoor seating, citing visual impact and precedent concerns

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Finalists announced for Cork Business of the Year

Finalists announced for Cork Business of the Year

Public urged to vote for their favourite business

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Cork man admits manslaughter of 'kind and good-natured' pensioner after chance meeting in pub

Cork man admits manslaughter of 'kind and good-natured' pensioner after chance meeting in pub

Aaron Wolfe was originally charged with murder but the DPP accepted the guilty plea to manslaughter

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Cork man who produced large knife in Cobh pub gets suspended sentence

Cork man who produced large knife in Cobh pub gets suspended sentence

Cobh pub customers called gardaí after man produced the weapon.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

‘The pub that refused to die’: Limerick group who saved last local pub inspire short film

‘The pub that refused to die’: Limerick group who saved last local pub inspire short film

The group recently welcomed the addition of a butcher in a vacant space on the side of the pub

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

Jonathan deBurca Butler enjoys relaxing over a pint at his local. It’s a simple habit woven into the fabric of his life. So how did he fare when he quit alcohol for a month?

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Former Midleton pub to be converted into three new homes

Former Midleton pub to be converted into three new homes

Plans were appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála following a split decision from the local council

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Benny McCabe: Hike in the price of a pint unfairly hits publicans and their customers

Benny McCabe: Hike in the price of a pint unfairly hits publicans and their customers

Cork publican Benny McCabe writes that traditional Irish pubs are the guardians of a tradition and they and their customers keep getting walloped while big suppliers enjoy a taxpayer-funded subsidy

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Cork pub trade adapts as Guinness prices rise and landmark bar sales continue

Cork pub trade adapts as Guinness prices rise and landmark bar sales continue

Guinness price hikes, major pub sales and shifting habits are forcing Cork publicans to rethink value, experience and survival.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Relaxing With Our Dog

Bringing your dog to the pub is barking mad

Picture the scene — it’s Friday night in a cosy little pub in a gorgeous village on the Cornish coast, with the wind swirling outside and not a care inside.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise

Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise

Diageo is increasing prices paid by publicans for its products from next month

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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Joe McNamee: 'Old Dublin pubs are one of the best things about our capital city'

The Guinness Irish Pub Concept became a thriving business that kicked off in the early 90s, designing and building interiors for five different pub styles

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

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S Locking in success: Finding value buying a pub in Cork as almost 50 bars for sale

Cork's pub landscape is shifting as rising costs, redevelopment pressure, and evolving tastes reshape the city's hospitality sector

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

From 34 pubs to seven: How Youghal’s once-thriving pub scene has quietly vanished

From 34 pubs to seven: How Youghal’s once-thriving pub scene has quietly vanished

As historic pubs close and tourism hopes grow, Youghal’s shrinking nightlife reflects wider pressures on Ireland’s town centres

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal closes, ending a Cork pub’s extraordinary Hollywood story

Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal closes, ending a Cork pub’s extraordinary Hollywood story

From Hollywood stars to toasted sandwiches, Moby Dick’s closure marks the loss of a cultural anchor in Youghal

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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S Michael Moynihan: Must Cork’s pubs serve less alcohol in the future to survive?

Non-alcoholic beer sales have gone through the roof in recent years

Thu, 09 May, 2024