Imperial Hotel posts pre-tax profit of €1.7m, revenues up The firm which operates Cork's historic four star Imperial Hotel recorded pre-tax profits of €1.7m in the 18 months to the end of June last. Business • 27 Aug
Imperial Hotel posts pre-tax profit of €1.7m, revenues up The firm which operates Cork's historic four star Imperial Hotel recorded pre-tax profits of €1.7m in the 18 months to the end of June last. Business • 27 Aug
'Sad day for Ireland' - former publican on pub closures The Ramble Inn in the village of Halfway in Co Cork, is among the more than 2,100 pubs that have shut their doors over the last 20 years. Business • 15 Jul
'Sad day for Ireland' - former publican on pub closures The Ramble Inn in the village of Halfway in Co Cork, is among the more than 2,100 pubs that have shut their doors over the last 20 years. Business • 15 Jul
Over 2,100 pub closures in last 20 years, report finds More than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, according to a new report. Ireland • 14 Jul
Over 2,100 pub closures in last 20 years, report finds More than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, according to a new report. Ireland • 14 Jul
Over 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 - DIGI Around 114 pubs on average have closed across the country every year of the last 18, new research has found. Business • 28 Aug 24
Over 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 - DIGI Around 114 pubs on average have closed across the country every year of the last 18, new research has found. Business • 28 Aug 24
Ireland 'third in world' for pubs per person, says HRB Ireland ranks "third in the world" for the number of pubs per capita despite an overall decline, with the drop being offset by a rise in off licences according to analysis from the Health Research Board (HRB). Ireland • 17 Apr 24
Ireland 'third in world' for pubs per person, says HRB Ireland ranks "third in the world" for the number of pubs per capita despite an overall decline, with the drop being offset by a rise in off licences according to analysis from the Health Research Board (HRB). Ireland • 17 Apr 24
JD Wetherspoon's sales rise on festive cheer British pub group J D Wetherspoon has today reported higher sales for the last 25 weeks, lifted by strong demand for its drinks and food during the festive season. Business • 24 Jan 24
JD Wetherspoon's sales rise on festive cheer British pub group J D Wetherspoon has today reported higher sales for the last 25 weeks, lifted by strong demand for its drinks and food during the festive season. Business • 24 Jan 24
Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 Almost 2,000 pubs have closed since 2005, according to a new report by Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, with 108 bars shutting in 2022. Ireland • 23 Aug 23
Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 Almost 2,000 pubs have closed since 2005, according to a new report by Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, with 108 bars shutting in 2022. Ireland • 23 Aug 23
Pubs return to profit, but 'huge battles' remain - VFI Confidence and profit has returned to the pub sector here following three years of pandemic induced challenges, according to a new survey of rural publicans. Business • 14 May 23
Pubs return to profit, but 'huge battles' remain - VFI Confidence and profit has returned to the pub sector here following three years of pandemic induced challenges, according to a new survey of rural publicans. Business • 14 May 23
Louis FitzGerald loses €400,000 tax battle with Revenue The owner of some of Ireland's best known pubs including Kehoe's and The Stag's Head in Dublin has lost out on a seven year long €400,000 tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 08 Nov 22
Louis FitzGerald loses €400,000 tax battle with Revenue The owner of some of Ireland's best known pubs including Kehoe's and The Stag's Head in Dublin has lost out on a seven year long €400,000 tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners. Business • 08 Nov 22
FBD and pub owners "substantially settle" legal issues Two pub owners that successfully challenged FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19 have "substantially settled" most of their outstanding legal issues against the insurer, the High Court has heard. Business • 03 Nov 22
FBD and pub owners "substantially settle" legal issues Two pub owners that successfully challenged FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19 have "substantially settled" most of their outstanding legal issues against the insurer, the High Court has heard. Business • 03 Nov 22
VFI calls for urgent energy supports in Budget A new survey shows that due to the mounting cost of living pressures people are planning to cut back on the number of their visits to pubs for the rest of the year. Business • 19 Sep 22
VFI calls for urgent energy supports in Budget A new survey shows that due to the mounting cost of living pressures people are planning to cut back on the number of their visits to pubs for the rest of the year. Business • 19 Sep 22
Court hears of little progress in FBD-pubs case A High Court judge has said he is "desperately anxious" to see some progress made between publicans and insurer FBD over the amount of money to be paid to the publicans to compensate them for their losses during disruption caused by Covid 19. Business • 15 Mar 22
Court hears of little progress in FBD-pubs case A High Court judge has said he is "desperately anxious" to see some progress made between publicans and insurer FBD over the amount of money to be paid to the publicans to compensate them for their losses during disruption caused by Covid 19. Business • 15 Mar 22
Roadmap must include plans for late night venues - LVA The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the Government's new reopening road map must include plans to allow the estimated more than 300 late night venues around the country to reopen. Business • 25 Aug 21
Roadmap must include plans for late night venues - LVA The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the Government's new reopening road map must include plans to allow the estimated more than 300 late night venues around the country to reopen. Business • 25 Aug 21
Quantum hearing in FBD pubs case opens in High Court The hearing to determine what level of losses that four publicans, who won test actions over FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19, are entitled to has opened before the High Court. Business • 06 Jul 21
Quantum hearing in FBD pubs case opens in High Court The hearing to determine what level of losses that four publicans, who won test actions over FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19, are entitled to has opened before the High Court. Business • 06 Jul 21
Drinks companies call for clarity on indoor hospitality Six drinks companies based in Ireland have called on the Government to provide urgent clarity on the reopening of indoor hospitality. Business • 06 Jul 21
Drinks companies call for clarity on indoor hospitality Six drinks companies based in Ireland have called on the Government to provide urgent clarity on the reopening of indoor hospitality. Business • 06 Jul 21
'Blackest day' for pub industry - Cribben The chief executive of the Irish Vintners Federation of Ireland said that last Tuesday was "the blackest day of all" for publicans since 15 March 2020. Business • 01 Jul 21
'Blackest day' for pub industry - Cribben The chief executive of the Irish Vintners Federation of Ireland said that last Tuesday was "the blackest day of all" for publicans since 15 March 2020. Business • 01 Jul 21
Stormont agrees extension of pub opening hours in NI Sweeping changes to Northern Ireland's licensing laws, which will allow pubs and nightclubs to stay open later, have been approved by the Stormont Assembly. Ulster • 29 Jun 21
Stormont agrees extension of pub opening hours in NI Sweeping changes to Northern Ireland's licensing laws, which will allow pubs and nightclubs to stay open later, have been approved by the Stormont Assembly. Ulster • 29 Jun 21
Donohoe: Too early to say if reopening plan will change The Minister for Finance has said it is too early to say whether the next phase of the Government's reopening plans, due to come into effect on 5 July, are to be changed due to increased numbers of cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant. Business • 23 Jun 21
Donohoe: Too early to say if reopening plan will change The Minister for Finance has said it is too early to say whether the next phase of the Government's reopening plans, due to come into effect on 5 July, are to be changed due to increased numbers of cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant. Business • 23 Jun 21
Publicans call for indoor opening no later than 1 July Publicans have called for indoor trading to resume no later than Thursday, 1 July. Business • 24 May 21
Publicans call for indoor opening no later than 1 July Publicans have called for indoor trading to resume no later than Thursday, 1 July. Business • 24 May 21
Pubs call for outdoor service to resume from late May As Dublin's traditional pubs reach their 400th consecutive day shut, the Licensed Vintners Association is calling on the Government to allow all pubs to start providing outdoor service from 24 May. Business • 20 Apr 21
Pubs call for outdoor service to resume from late May As Dublin's traditional pubs reach their 400th consecutive day shut, the Licensed Vintners Association is calling on the Government to allow all pubs to start providing outdoor service from 24 May. Business • 20 Apr 21
Call for clarity on conditions for pubs reopening Hotels, restaurants and pubs are seeking an extension of the wage subsidy and a waiver of commercial rates to last for at least another year to help them get back on their feet in the wake of the pandemic. Business • 23 Mar 21
Call for clarity on conditions for pubs reopening Hotels, restaurants and pubs are seeking an extension of the wage subsidy and a waiver of commercial rates to last for at least another year to help them get back on their feet in the wake of the pandemic. Business • 23 Mar 21
Online campaign marks one year since wet pubs closed Its one year to the day since wet pubs were told to close their doors due to the pandemic. Business • 15 Mar 21
Online campaign marks one year since wet pubs closed Its one year to the day since wet pubs were told to close their doors due to the pandemic. Business • 15 Mar 21
Pub sales market remains resilient - Lisney The market for pubs in Dublin remained resilient last year, notwithstanding the heavy burden of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report from Lisney has found. Business • 22 Feb 21
Pub sales market remains resilient - Lisney The market for pubs in Dublin remained resilient last year, notwithstanding the heavy burden of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report from Lisney has found. Business • 22 Feb 21
Licensed Vintners' Association calls for more clarity The Special Committee on Covid-19 Response will meet later today as the updating of the Government's plan on Living with Covid continues ahead of its publication this week. Business • 22 Feb 21
Licensed Vintners' Association calls for more clarity The Special Committee on Covid-19 Response will meet later today as the updating of the Government's plan on Living with Covid continues ahead of its publication this week. Business • 22 Feb 21
Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs as virus hits sales Dutch brewing giant Heineken said today it would cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide as the coronavirus pandemic kept much of the hospitality sector closed. Business • 10 Feb 21
Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs as virus hits sales Dutch brewing giant Heineken said today it would cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide as the coronavirus pandemic kept much of the hospitality sector closed. Business • 10 Feb 21
