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

Sorry we are closed sign board hanging on door of cafe stock
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

Budget calculation
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

Sorry, we're closed
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

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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

CC COVID COMMITTEE MEETING
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

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

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

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

CC COVID COMMITTEE MEETING
Hospitality bodies reject criticisms as 1/3 of diners say passes aren't checked
The agenda for the meeting with the Department of the Taoiseach outlines the need to boost safety measures and prevent superspreader events

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021

Woman paying bills with her smartphone
Private security may have role in Covid cert checking – Varadkar
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said gardaí would also be involved 'because it is a criminal offence not to enforce the law'

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

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