Cork publican launches 'safe haven' initiative in bid to create safer city

Three bars are taking part in the initiative where people can get help if they find themselves in any difficulty whilst on a day or a night out in the city

An Bodhran bar on Oliver Plunkett Street is one of the safe havens where people can ask for Sharon or Peter if they are in difficulty while socialising in the city. File picture: Richard Mills

A publican has launched a ‘safe haven’ initiative in his Cork City venues to help people in difficulty while socialising in the city.

Liam Barry, who runs two pubs in the city centre and one in Blackrock, and who has a teenager now visiting the city, says he hopes other businesses will follow suit in a bid to create a safer environment for everyone.