'Last time we had to do this, we didn’t open until June': New restrictions see some pubs close entirely

Jono Crute of Crew Brewing, Thomas Street , Limerick, who has been hit with the new restrictions. Picture: Brian Arthur

As pubs prepare to enter a new year under a new set of restrictions many are wondering whether it is worth their time to open at all.

All restaurants and bars had to close their doors at 8pm from yesterday, as the Government attempts to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.