8pm closing time for pubs with 'massive rise in infections' expected

Earlier today, the Department of Health confirmed that 3,628 new cases of the virus have been recorded today
8pm closing time for pubs with 'massive rise in infections' expected

A punter enjoys a pint at The Old Market Bar, Bandon Co Cork as Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the new 8pm closing restrictions on the hospitality sector. Picture: Denis Boyle

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021 - 22:00
Steve Neville, Paul Hosford Elaine Loughlin and Daniel McConnell

The Taoiseach has confirmed that all pubs and restaurants will close at 8pm as he said a "massive rise" in Covid infections is expected.

The curfew will come into effect from midnight on Sunday. 

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