'This year's bill went up to €10,100': Cork bar comes up with way to cut energy bills for gigs

Casey's Bar in Clonakilty said they have to 'think outside the box' after receiving an energy bill for over €10,000.

Caseys Bar in Clonakilty. Picture: Facebook

After seeing its energy bills more than double over the summer, a West Cork gastropub and live music venue has come up with a creative way to help bring costs down.

As businesses nationwide grapple with with soaring energy bills, Casey's Bar on Pearse St in Clonakilty has been holding candlelit acoustic music sessions on Monday nights to offset some of its overheads.