News - Pubs

Longford Vintners chairman says 'things are bad' for pub industry

Two-thirds of publicans say rising costs are having an 'unsustainable impact on operations.'

May 15, 2026 17:12

Longford publican says drinking culture has changed among young people

Recent figures from the Central Statistics Office show less than 30 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds drink weekly.

Sep 3, 2025 12:36

A third of Shannonside pubs have closed over past 20 years

A new report commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland revealed the Shannonside region has been one of the worst-impacted areas for pub closures over the last 19 years.

Jul 14, 2025 07:09

Longford hotel spending increase highest in the country

Meanwhile, spending in pubs in Co Leitrim last month increased by 20% which was also the highest in the country.

Jun 14, 2024 08:43

Doubts remain amongst pub owners regarding extended opening hours

Larry Brennan, Chairman of the Roscommon branch of the Licensed Vintners' Federation, said extended opening hours would make little difference in rural Ireland.

Nov 21, 2023 16:35

Average price of a pint now over €6 nationally

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the average pint of lager has gone up 50 cent in the last year.

Oct 13, 2023 09:28

Rural pubs must diversify to secure future says local publican

Over 250 pubs have closed their doors permanently since 2005 in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.

Aug 24, 2023 14:00

Price of a pint to rise again from today

Business costs are being cited as the reason for the increase.

Aug 14, 2023 08:58

Hopes for hospitality lobby groups to sway Government on VAT rate increase

The Carrick Chamber President says a recent report on behalf of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation showed such a move will cost up 24,000 jobs across the country.

Jul 24, 2023 17:10