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."

Reardens on Washington Street. Counsel for the pub said: “To close down the premises for this would be disproportionate – for one act of wrongdoing.” File photo

Gardaí objected to the renewal of the licence for one of Cork’s biggest pubs – Rearden’s on Washington Street - which employs over 300 people.

The objection to the annual renewal of their licence to trade as a pub was made because of what happened around the premises on All-Ireland Hurling Final Sunday, August 20, when Cork played Limerick. Hanover Street at the rear of Rearden’s was closed off and a large TV screen and other TV screens were erected.