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<p>Even larger cities such as Cork, Galway and Limerick now have minimal venues for late-night socialising.</p>

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Ireland has Europe's youngest population but some of the oldest nightlife laws in the world

Nightclubs have fallen sharply in number while operators face costly licences, outdated laws and challenges around transport and funding

<p>The Flying Enterprise complex was sold in the biggest Munster pub deal last year.</p>

economy

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

<p>In April, Cork's Brick Lane bar on South Main Street - just across the road from the premises of VFI president Michael O'Donovan's Castle Inn - closed its doors after 11 years trading.</p>

economy

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

New owner of South County pub in Douglas has been confirmed

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New owner of South County pub in Douglas has been confirmed

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

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

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

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

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

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Call to extend pub opening hours if Ireland qualifies for World Cup

Independent TD says temporary licensing flexibility would let fans safely watch late-night World Cup matches together if Ireland qualifies

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Tim Martin announces Wetherspoon results

Wetherspoon's Irish pubs show 'steady' recovery but short of post-pandemic boom conditions

Tim Martin, the founder of the pubs and hotels chain said its UK pubs were "much slower than anticipated" to recover from the covid lockdowns and restrictions.

Wed, 10 May, 2023

TOPSHOT-YEMEN-CONFLICT

Letters to the Editor: Arms industry is the only sure victor in Yemen and Ukraine

There are at least two major wars at present, in Ukraine and in Yemen. One is being beamed into our homes around the clock. The other doesn’t usually merit a reference. To talk of peace, or even a ceasefire, in Ukraine is to invite mockery.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022

Council stops continued use of outdoor area by Waterford's largest nightclub

Council stops continued use of outdoor area by Waterford's largest nightclub

Warning over potentoial loss of jobs following ruling

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Hospitality warns of shutdown as energy crisis spirals

Hospitality warns of shutdown as energy crisis spirals

It could mean local shops closing early in the evening rather than later at night, or even Christmas lighting in shop windows being scrapped

Sat, 03 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Bill to boost rights of hospitality staff is long overdue

Irish Examiner view: Bill to boost rights of hospitality staff is long overdue

Employers will be prohibited from describing mandatory charges as ‘service charges’, unless they are treated in the same way as tips

Fri, 15 Jul, 2022

JD Wetherspoon financials

Wetherspoon 'optimistic' about opening new pubs despite €36m loss

The boss of British pubs group Wetherspoon, which is expanding into Ireland, said it's still "optimistic" about despite deepening losses amid the cost-of-living crisis. Its shares closed almost 8% lower.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Alcohol Drinking - Stock

Pubs seek to lure young people from Europe to ease staffing issues

Hospitality sector struggling to recruit workers in rural and urban areas since Covid

Wed, 25 May, 2022

CC OUTDOOR DINING

Drinks firms get 'free advertising' from awnings given to pubs and restaurants

The committee heard that local spaces now being used “more productively” since the pandemic should not be “given back over to cars”.

Thu, 12 May, 2022

Bar talk: Cork's Hi-B reopens but mobile ban remains

Bar talk: Cork's Hi-B reopens but mobile ban remains

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

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Revealed: How freedom from Covid rules led to a spending splurge

Revealed: How freedom from Covid rules led to a spending splurge

Pubs registered a 53% spending boost compared to the previous weekend — when the 8pm curfew was in place — while restaurants tapped up an increase of 13%

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Time to move forward but let's keep our guard up

Irish Examiner view: Time to move forward but let's keep our guard up

Ireland may have reached the peak of the Omicron wave

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Ladies Day

McManus and Magnier-backed UK pub group in €760m pension insurance deal

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

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Taoiseach urges 'unique resilience' in face of Omicron threat

Taoiseach urges 'unique resilience' in face of Omicron threat

Announcing a raft of new restrictions, Micheál Martin said the new strain, if left unchecked, 'represents a very significant threat to hospital and critical care, but also a threat to all of society and the economy'

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Frustration and anger as restrictions hit hospitality sector

Frustration and anger as restrictions hit hospitality sector

Restaurants Association of Ireland says 8pm curfew is a 'defacto lockdown'

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Here we go again . . . so much for a 'meaningful Christmas'

Here we go again . . . so much for a 'meaningful Christmas'

The recommendations sent to the Government leaders late last night came as yet another hammer blow to pubs, cafes and venues

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Dec 9, 2021

Government extends wage subsidy scheme to aid Covid-hit businesses

The enhanced rates of EWSS will continue for the months of December and January

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Support package worth €50m announced for struggling live performance sector

Support package worth €50m announced for struggling live performance sector

The funds announced include money for pantos, as well as the wider live performance sector, which is once again under Covid-19 restrictions

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Gardaí withdraw objection to licence for Rearden's

Gardaí withdraw objection to licence for Rearden's

Inspector Martin Canny had objected to the renewal of the licence after a road was closed and a big-screen was erected for the All-Ireland Hurling Final

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Rearden's pub licence under threat after Cork court told of 'reckless act'

Rearden's pub licence under threat after Cork court told of 'reckless act'

The court heard that the Washington Street pub “did not breach Covid-19 and HSE guidelines."

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Residents object to Pantibar pub licence

Residents object to Pantibar pub licence

Over the summer, Dublin City Council put measures in place on Capel Street and Parliament Street to facilitate outdoor dining

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Taoiseach won't rule out a lockdown amid spiralling case numbers

Taoiseach won't rule out a lockdown amid spiralling case numbers

When asked if he could guarantee further restrictions would be avoided the Taoiseach said: "Nobody can guarantee anything in relation to Covid-19."

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

New guidelines for late bars and nightclubs revealed

New guidelines for late bars and nightclubs revealed

Patrons will be allowed to reserve tickets for late bars while inside the premises

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Cork villagers will be able to take Tart home from pub once more

Cork villagers will be able to take Tart home from pub once more

Among all the social activities put on hold during Covid-19 restrictions, spare a thought for the residents of a Cork village who for 20 long months have been unable to take their Tart home from the pub.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021

Alcohol Drinking - Stock

Joyce Fegan: Maybe conscious caution is our new normal

How we can go from 20 months of living under restrictions and high alert, where our nervous systems got strung out in a state of hypervigilance, to just being 'back to normal'?

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021

'With jazz weekend coming up, it’s the perfect time to open'

'With jazz weekend coming up, it’s the perfect time to open'

People on the streets of Cork were upbeat overall about the reopening of nightclubs and full capacity technically being allowed at events, just in time for the city's much-loved jazz festival

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

Pub owners relying on October 22 reopening for survival

Pub owners relying on October 22 reopening for survival

Fears up to 20% of the country’s 7,000 or so publicans will be out of business by the end of next year

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

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Pubs to keep staggered opening hours even when restrictions lift

The slow pace of recovery in Ireland’s pub industry is in stark contrast to the UK, where brewer and pub operator Marston’s has become the latest to report a return to pre-Covid sales levels.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

Winding down PUP raises fundamental issues on unemployment payments

Winding down PUP raises fundamental issues on unemployment payments

The overall generosity of the PUP can be justified by the very large numbers of people affected by the pandemic restrictions

Sun, 05 Sep, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jun 28, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Hard decisions ahead on vaccine refuseniks

Legislation weakens our strongest response to the pandemic — ongoing community solidarity

Sat, 07 Aug, 2021

Spending on airlines, duty free, and restaurants soars as overseas travel returns

Spending on airlines, duty free, and restaurants soars as overseas travel returns

New data from digital bank Revolut shows that Irish consumers have shown no hesitation in embracing hospitality and travel in recent weeks

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021

Hospitality sector to push for lifting of 11.30pm curfew and phasing out of Covid certs

Hospitality sector to push for lifting of 11.30pm curfew and phasing out of Covid certs

Government officials are to meet with the Restaurants Association of Ireland, as well as hotels and vintners to discuss the further easing of restrictions

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

HAVING A PINT OF GUINNESS DRINKING

Guinness owner Diageo sees lockdown sink Irish sales

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.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021

Wetherspoon financials

Wetherspoon to begin roll-out of €50m Irish pub expansion next month

Further openings are planned, this year, in Galway, Limerick, and Waterford

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jul 26, 2021

Paul Hosford: Indoor dining yet another messy rollout to dent public confidence

The decision to open hospitality indoors on July 26 was flagged more than three weeks ago, yet with five days to go, departments were not being clear in their instructions to the Attorney General

Mon, 26 Jul, 2021

Q&A: Here is what's needed for a pint and meal indoors

Q&A: Here is what's needed for a pint and meal indoors

Entrance points to bars and restaurants will be policed by staff who will check for vaccination status and groups will be seated at an assigned table

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

It takes 19 men to replace veteran publican Maudie

It takes 19 men to replace veteran publican Maudie

Local venture sees 19 men take over a business previously run by one woman

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Feb 23, 2021

Tánaiste: 'Imperfect' indoor hospitality plans 'best and safest option'

Opposition TDs claim proposed legislation is discriminatory and unfair

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021

Former Fine Gael Minister cannot guarantee support for Covid cert measures

Former Fine Gael Minister cannot guarantee support for Covid cert measures

John Paul Phelan says he is reserving his support until he gets certainty from Health Minister Stephen Donnelly around the rollout of PCR and antigen testing

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021

Alcohol Drinking - Stock

Q&A: How will the new plan for indoor dining work?

By the Government’s own admission, there will be forgeries, but they believe the majority will self-regulate the system.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Publicans get ready to meet brewing demand, but fear 'policing' vaccine certs

Publicans get ready to meet brewing demand, but fear 'policing' vaccine certs

One bar owner said that the proposed opening dates, given for next week, are very short notice.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu July 8, 2021

Government split on return date for indoor hospitality

Publicans have raised concerns about plans to use vaccine certs for access to indoor dining and pubs, claiming the system could be open to abuse

Fri, 09 Jul, 2021

What impact does pushing out restrictions by 2 weeks have on your business. Chef Rob Krawczyk

Joe McNamee: Kitchen nightmares - restaurant uncertainty a cruel kick in the teeth

There appears to be a curious failure to fully appreciate how vital the hospitality sector is to the economy

Sat, 03 Jul, 2021