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<p>The Market Lane Group operates five restaurants in Cork, four of which have traded for over a decade. Picture: Clare Keogh</p>

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Market Lane boss: Restaurants desperately waiting for the reduced Vat rate

Restaurants have absorbed huge new costs imposed by Government as well as price increases from the wider economy, writes Conrad Howard of the Market Lane Group in Cork

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Gen Z snubbing colleagues to dine alone? Damn right, too!

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Caitríona Redmond: What's the deal with tipping these days?

Two Michelin star restaurant, Terre, helps five-star Castlemartyr Resort raise revenue

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Two Michelin star restaurant, Terre, helps five-star Castlemartyr Resort raise revenue

Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey

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Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey

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Izz Café, Cush, and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards

Ireland's JustTip expands cashless tipping service across Europe

Ireland's JustTip expands cashless tipping service across Europe

The myPOS card terminals allow customers to pay both their bill and a tip directly with payments routed to the merchant’s account, and tips automatically separated, processed, and distributed through JustTip’s transparent platform

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

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S A sobering snapshot of a restaurant industry grappling with rising costs

Up to 65% of respondents to a Restaurants Association of Ireland survey identified wage increases and escalating operating costs as the most pressing challenges in 2024

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

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FG pledges to cut hospitality Vat to 11% as Harris woos business with €800m package

Fine Gael's business manifesto for the general election also promises a PRSI rebate for businesses with fewer than 50 staff for every worker earning up to €592 a week

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

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Business closures to reach 900 this year

Insolvency reports finds few businesses utilising rescue process

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Brian Lennox: Closure of Lennox's chipper 'like a death in the family'

Brian Lennox: Closure of Lennox's chipper 'like a death in the family'

The famous Bandon Road Jackie Lennox chip shop, founded in 1951 and widely regarded as an institution in Cork City, will cease trading on October 6

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Dylan McGrath closes two Dublin restaurants as business is 'simply not sustainable'

Dylan McGrath closes two Dublin restaurants as business is 'simply not sustainable'

Mr McGrath’s Fade Street Social restaurant will continue to operate as usual

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

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Figures show hospitality closures have 'been running at two a day for much of this year'

The Restaurant's Association of Ireland said a large number — though not all — of the 577 closures 'would have been prevented if the lower VAT rate remained in place'

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Nell's Wine Bar on Cork's MacCurtain Street to close

Nell's Wine Bar on Cork's MacCurtain Street to close

It is the latest in a series of closures in Cork, following the likes of Nash 19, Burnt, and Electric

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

First look: Greenes Restaurant on MacCurtain Street reopens with fresh look and new menu

First look: Greenes Restaurant on MacCurtain Street reopens with fresh look and new menu

The popular restaurant closed its doors in February in preparation for the work

Thu, 02 May, 2024

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Jim Power: The Irish economy may seem to be doing well, but not so for small firms

The mood could be characterised as pretty downbeat.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

Sales at Boojum restaurants in the Republic rise 21%

Sales at Boojum restaurants in the Republic rise 21%

The chain operated out of 14 sites in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and the directors state that annual turnover 'reached a new record level'

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Joe McNamee: Michelin stars shine on Ireland's growing band of two-starred restaurants

S Joe McNamee: Michelin stars shine on Ireland's growing band of two-starred restaurants

Restaurants in Cork, Clare, Dublin, and Tipperary are recognised, with five now able to boast the treasured two Michelin stars

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Cork chef hopes his 'Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen' win will inspire others

Cork chef hopes his 'Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen' win will inspire others

MTU graduate Ryan O’Sullivan, who had worked in the Maryborough and River Lee hotels, won the $250,000 prize and landed a job as head chef in Ramsay's Las Vegas restaurant

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Cork City traders unveil plan for expanded Princes St market over the holiday weekend

Cork City traders unveil plan for expanded Princes St market over the holiday weekend

Expanded 'eat on the street' will coincide with the first public holiday of the year, and with Munster Rugby's match against Crusaders in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

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Closed for business: How the hospitality sector is being wrecked by the perfect storm

The Irish restaurant sector is buckling under an existential crisis caused by multiple factors and is in desperate need of rapid solutions, writes Joe McNamee

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Waterford considers noise bylaws following spike in outdoor hospitality

Waterford considers noise bylaws following spike in outdoor hospitality

It follows proposed changes to the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022 which would see pubs being allowed to stay open from 10.30am to 12.30am, seven days a week

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Popular Cork restaurant Pigalle closes its doors for good

Popular Cork restaurant Pigalle closes its doors for good

Pigalle Kitchen says any vouchers bought for the restaurant recently can be honoured or refunded in full at Tom Barry's next door

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

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Employers face on-the-spot fines for not passing on tips

Workplace Relations Commission can impose fines of up to €1,500 on restaurants or bars found to be in breach of law

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

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Historic Bewley's Café returns to profit but concerns over business remain

The company's net liabilities stand at close to €20.3m—down slightly year-on-year from €21.3m

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Domino's to recruit 600 new staff as it eyes further expansion in Ireland

Domino's to recruit 600 new staff as it eyes further expansion in Ireland

Fast food chain launches recruitment drive ahead of busy winter season

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

WRC finds more than 100 breaches of laws on tipping staff

WRC finds more than 100 breaches of laws on tipping staff

Staff can make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission in cases where there are unlawful deductions from tips

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Top restaurants add tiny seats for treasured totes

Little stools for luxury handbags: As world-leading eateries now feature seating for bags, could home interiors follow the trend?

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Cork's Paul O'Shea to wind up food ordering app Peckish due to 'unforeseen market changes'

Cork's Paul O'Shea to wind up food ordering app Peckish due to 'unforeseen market changes'

The company needed to raise €1.5m to fuel further growth but it fell short, said Mr O’Shea.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Staff shortages threaten Ireland's anticipated tourism boom

S Staff shortages threaten Ireland's anticipated tourism boom

The fallout of the pandemic and the rental crisis have led to the 'perfect storm' for employers in the sector

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

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Majority of restaurants fear closure due to inflation and staffing issues

80% of restaurants will look to increase prices over the coming year.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

The future is female: How women chefs are breaking up the boys' club

The future is female: How women chefs are breaking up the boys' club

As innovative women chefs are break up the boys’ clubs in kitchens across Ireland, Mary Cate Smith asks four culinary leaders about creating a new culture in professional kitchens and what that means to them

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

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Publicans warn new laws will hasten rural pub closures

The liberalisation of pub licencing laws will decimate the number of rural pubs in Ireland, TDs and senators will be warned today.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

‘Thursday is the new Friday’ for dining out, with breakfast back on the menu

‘Thursday is the new Friday’ for dining out, with breakfast back on the menu

This is according to the latest findings of Bord Bia’s 2022 Irish Foodservice Market Insights Report, which shows Ireland’s 'out of home' industry experienced significant growth of 61% in value to reach over €8.2bn this year

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Five child-friendly cafes in Cork with room for buggies

Five child-friendly cafes in Cork with room for buggies

Tasty treats and a comfy space are the recipe for a great brunch date with the family

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Don’t tip? That’s your right but you must never have waited on tables

Clodagh Finn: Don’t tip? That’s your right but you must never have waited on tables

Tipping is not just about paying for a service; it's about expressing gratitude and showing respect

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Bernard O'Shea: There are five things you need for an Irish picnic, including a flask of tea

Bernard O'Shea: There are five things you need for an Irish picnic, including a flask of tea

Generation plastic flask will identify with the contents of my home-packed motorway feast

Thu, 07 Jul, 2022

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Wagamama and Upper Crust restaurant firms warn of worsening inflation

Market researcher Kantar also reported UK grocery price inflation of 7%, its highest level since May 2009

Tue, 24 May, 2022

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€400 payments for households taking in Ukraine refugees to start in mid-July

A monthly €400 payment is expected to be signed off by ministers today and will be back-dated to the time when households first received families and individuals fleeing the war

Tue, 17 May, 2022

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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

Coronavirus - Fri Jul 23, 2021

Lamb, crab, steaks under threat as restaurants cope with spiralling costs

'Massive, massive' price increases in ingredients will have to be passed on to the customer, says restaurateur

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Close up outraged customers arguing with waitress, bad service concept

Maggots in soup and spider in a cocktail among 3,414 food safety complaints made last year

1,235 involved customers complaining about unfit food, while 815 were about poor quality hygiene standards

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Four Cork restaurants retain Michelin star as the 2022 guide is launched

Four Cork restaurants retain Michelin star as the 2022 guide is launched

Two Dublin restaurants were awarded two stars in this year's awards

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

'Phones hopping' as Munster's hospitality sector gets ready for busy season ahead

'Phones hopping' as Munster's hospitality sector gets ready for busy season ahead

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

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

In photos: Ireland’s nightlife makes long-awaited return as restrictions eased

In photos: Ireland’s nightlife makes long-awaited return as restrictions eased

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

Sun, 23 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Thu Jan 20, 2022

ICU and hospital numbers continue to fall as majority of Covid restrictions end

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.

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Coronoavirus - Mon Dec 20, 2021

Major easing of Covid restrictions to be announced this week

A number of significant measures are to be recommended by Nphet, which meets on Thursday, including the ending of the 8pm closure time of pubs and restaurants

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

West Cork business hard at work to minimise the impact of restrictions

West Cork business hard at work to minimise the impact of restrictions

Jamie Budd describes the Covid challenge, how State supports have helped, and his hopes for the return of normality

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Planning a Twixmas break? Check out our travel editor's top ten hotel stays of 2021

Planning a Twixmas break? Check out our travel editor's top ten hotel stays of 2021

From city stays to rural escapes, these were the hotels that left a lasting impression

Sun, 26 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