John Brennan said that although the hotel was only open for five months in 2021, revenues were only a little behind 2019's

The family arrived in Ireland from Kharkiv, Ukraine, after fleeing the Russian invasion to join husband and father Yura, who works as a watchmaker in Dublin

As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and approach full employment, a shortage of skilled people could jeopardise Ireland's economic recovery

Poor rates of pay and precarious terms of employment are key causes of the difficulties some employers have attracting staff

The Labour Court has vindicated Julia Marciniak and Lenka Laiermanova and the campaign they initiated about tips in the hospitality industry may end up written into the law of the land

The tiny Cork pub is welcoming back customers with some new-fangled innovations such as a credit card reader — but the idiosyncratic spirit of the late great Brian O'Donnell lives on

“That 60th birthday party that was put on hold, or the 30th wedding anniversary, they’re the events that are going to happen now."

Clare hotelier renews his call for the industry to act

Cities and towns around the country are thronged tonight as people enjoy an end to 8pm closing times.

As the country celebrates its first day of freedom from most restrictions, the number in ICU has fallen below 80 for the first time since November 8. It now stands at 78, down 10 in the last 24 hours.

After two years of closures, reopenings and curfews, Irish pubs are daring to dream of busy bars once again.

Ireland has been the area of greatest sales decline for the group, due to the longest duration of lockdowns, said JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin.

Should the Government not be considering an update to Covid certs (as has been done with international travel) in parallel with the easing of restrictions?

All Bar One's owner, Mitchells & Butlers, struck the deal to insure all members in its executive pension plan

Pub and restaurant bosses have described how they have been left facing an uncertain future as new Covid restrictions are about to be introduced in the hospitality sector.

Pizza giant plans to invest around €23m after resolving its long-running dispute with franchisees in Ireland and the UK

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment has returned with five rates, with those on €350-€400 receiving €300 and a lower €150 rate for those who had been earning less than €151

Cork publican says Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan and his Nphet colleagues would never feel the devastating impact their decisions had on his sector

The rate of Covid-19 in children aged 5-12 has risen 240% in November alone, with nearly 20,000 cases seen in the last four weeks.

The Taoiseach addressed the nation on Tuesday evening to announce changes to the current Covid-19 restrictions

The findings show there is a “cocktail of circumstances” putting workers in a good position to seek pay increases next year

There has been no discussion on reimposing restrictions and it is still too early to tell people whether they can or can't have Christmas parties says minister

Hospitality representatives were told that congregating at doors will not be permitted and only ticket holders are to be allowed in queues

Confusion, incoherence and chaos abound with just days to go before nightclubs reopen 

'Months and months of work have gone into this weekend alone. We need an income, we haven’t had an income in 18 months'

A survey of almost 600 employers, including almost 140 hotels, shows a large majority of businesses in the tourism sector are experiencing major recruitment challenges.

Horseracing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus jointly own more than 23% of Mitchells & Butlers, which owns chains such as O’Neill’s, All Bar One and Harvester

Hospitality businesses in the West Cork coastal village have had a booming summer, but as the young workers who kept the pubs and restaurants staffed head back to college, business owners are concerned about the months ahead

Longer opening hours and alcohol licences for museums and galleries will be included in a new bill on the sale of alcohol due before Cabinet today.

Accommodation and food services accounted for the single largest number of people on the PUP, down by just over 2,000 people from last week, new figures show

Despite an idyllic summer in a place that will always be home, I cannot help but wonder how we will be living this time next year

Amid staff shortages, employers are pushing up hourly wages, dangling hiring bonuses and poaching workers from rivals with offers of better hours and higher pay

Among the primary changes are that multiple tables can now be booked in outdoor hospitality, and event attendance can increase

The company – which also owns Johnnie Walker whisky, Tanqueray gin, Captain Morgan rum and Smirnoff vodka - reported a better-than-expected rise in full-year organic net sales.

Questions remain about proof of vaccination, monitoring the new rules, and what will be required of children

Fresh appeal for SME supports to continue as two reports highlight worrying rate of business failure

Covid certificates will be available for people fully vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19 six months ago

The Government is hoping that approval from the hospitality sector will remove any political concerns about the potential use of personal data to allow passage into pubs and restaurants

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said the reopening of society in Ireland will not be like the UK where 'the doors were thrown open'

Ministers are accepting that a delay is likely and that it will be a case, then, of deciding whether pubs and restaurants should remain closed for an additional two or three weeks

Restaurateur: I would rather be told now to remain closed than wait until Friday with a small chance of reopening on July 5

Criticism of any potential delay to indoor service in bars and restaurants because of the Delta variant

There is "deep frustration and disappointment" across the industry today

On July 5, subject to Government approval, Ireland's hospitality industry will have its Freedom Day