Organisation: Fibber Magees

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15 years of the smoking ban - ‘None of us dreamed it would ever happen’

In 2004, Ireland went further than any other country and banned smoking in the workplace. Publicans led the outrage, but ultimately it was seen as a success. Now, however, there are more challenges — and Ireland is lagging, reports Caroline O’Doherty.

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Rock ’n’ roll: Go riding along in Bono’s automobile

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Hotel flouts smoking ban

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Vintners back smoking ban legal fight

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Give publicans and smokers a choice

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Smoking ban rebels turn up the heat

Fibber Magee owners to launch constitutional challenge to smoking ban

The owners of Fibber Magees pub in Galway are to bring a constitutional challenge against the smoking ban, Sky News has reported.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

Govt 'not concerned' about smoking ban enforcement

Defence Minister Michael Smith has told the Dáil that the Government is not worried about the enforcement of the workplace smoking ban.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

Cobh pub joins rebel rank and lights up

“TO SMOKE or not to smoke?” was the question on the lips of punters in Cobh, Co Cork yesterday as confusion reigned in Connie Doolan’s bar.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

Smoking ban police to raid defiant pub

HEALTH officers will today raid a Galway pub which has become the first to openly flout the smoking ban introduced in March.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004

Publicans defy ban to stop falling trade

GALWAY publicans who claim their business is falling off because of the smoking ban may have to fork out a €3,000 fine for flaunting the law and possibly face losing their licence in an open challenge to health authorities.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004