News - restaurants
Local food businesses continue to struggle with increased costs
It's latest figures show 188 food-led businesses have closed since July of this year.
Dec 4, 2023 13:17
Cost of living crisis to worsen as new wave of price rises are on the way
From midnight excise duty on fuel will rise again, adding around 7 cent to a litre of petrol, and 5 cent to diesel.
Aug 31, 2023 14:26
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
Success for local businesses in Leinster restaurant awards
All of the county winners now compete for the Regional and All Ireland Titles
Mar 16, 2023 08:54
Local venues benefit from €50,000 in Night Time Economy Scheme
According to figures from the Roscommon has received the most funding to date.
Dec 22, 2022 07:19
Lack of taxis damaging rural night life says local Councillor
Local restaurants and businesses would greatly benefit from access to more taxis says a local Councillor
Jul 6, 2022 13:36
Summer wave of Covid is impacting businesses like restaurants
Employees getting Covid can lead to the closure of a small business for a couple of days.
Jul 3, 2022 08:54
9% hospitality VAT rate to be extended
It is anticipated that extending the 9% rate until the end of year would cost in the region 200 to 250 Million Euro.
May 10, 2022 07:27
Leitrim restaurant owner hopes late Christmas parties will boost hospitality sector
With the easing of restrictions, the hospitality sector can return to normal trading hours.
Jan 22, 2022 10:25
Local TD criticises leaking of potential Covid restrictions
The Longford Deputy says that if passed, the proposals will mean the hospitality sector will be effectively shut.
Dec 17, 2021 13:15
NPHET advise Government to close pubs by 5pm over Omicron fears
Public health officials met for five and a half hours yesterday to discuss the Covid crisis.
Dec 17, 2021 07:56
New Covid hospitality restrictions come into force today
Covid certs are now required for gyms, leisure centres and hotel bars.
Dec 7, 2021 08:10
Taoiseach officially announces expected new Covid restrictions
The official announcement of the latest restrictions came several hours after the details had first been leaked
Dec 3, 2021 18:38
New restrictions will be a disaster for hospitality industry
Pubs will now be prevented from using the Christmas season to recoup loses according to publicans
Dec 3, 2021 17:15Shannonside Newsletter
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