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Senator slams licensing laws that forced closure of Roscommon brewery

Jun 21, 2025 11:42
By Shannonside News
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Senator slams licensing laws that forced closure of Roscommon brewery

Richard Siberry and Michaela Dillon had been running the business since 2013.

A Fine Gael senator is slamming the licensing laws that forced a west Roscommon brewery to close.

Black Donkey Brewing in Ballinlough announced its decision to shut down this week.

Richard Siberry and Micheala Dillon had been running the business since 2013.

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Speaking in the Seanad, local senator Gareth Scahill said they cited Ireland's outdated licensing laws as the reason for the closure.

 

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