Rural pubs’ survival fears revealed in new report

Pubs in rural areas have to turn over at least €8,000 per week or they may not survive, according to a new report.

AIB’s Pubs Outlook report for 2018 found the industry, which employs 230,000 people, is on the road to recovery with significant demand for pubs in key urban areas.

Tony Morrissey, managing director of pub specialist auctioneering firm Morrissey’s, said despite growing stability, many publicans are still vulnerable.