Tuesday 15 June, 2021
The sun was shining as some opened their doors for the first time in 15 months.
Gardaí in the north west issued the first ‘Immediate Closure Order’ over the weekend.
“The cavalry is coming, but don’t put your weapons down,” Dr Anthony Fauci said this week about the success of the Pfizer vaccine.
So-called ‘wet pubs’ in Dublin will have to wait at least another three weeks to reopen.
Currently only bars that can operate as restaurants are allowed to open.
The cautious approach by Government to reopening was prompted by an increase in the R number in recent days.
Some hospitality businesses have turned away tourists who are not following the quarantine advice on arrival in Ireland.
Meanwhile the LVA said that the images of drinkers in Dublin over the weekend were a major concern.
A major easing of lockdown measures will see restaurants and cinemas also able to open their doors again in England.
Yesterday the CMO said the two metre social distancing advice is “not a rule” and it will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Is it possible for publicans to get their way?
Two groups that represent pubs say delay in reopening will have a devastating impact on the industry.
We spoke to the people behind some of Ireland’s most distinctive nightspots.
A rule banning alcohol sales on Good Friday has been lifted.
The company that operates the nightclub last year recorded pre-tax profits of €5.16m.
Solidarity TDs have launched a Bill that aims to prevent the installation of anti-homeless devices.
The Brazilian government has sent almost 10,000 troops to help the police in Rio de Janeiro state.
It is believed this occurred in several dozen outlets Heineken Ireland trades with.
“It’s every gay boy and girl from Fermanagh to Florida.”
Great minds think alike, we guess?
Slowly add pints, and stir gently.
When entering an Irish pub, expect the unexpected.
When entering an Irish pub, expect the unexpected.
Stay Classy New York is the world’s first Will Ferrell-themed bar.
I WANT TO GO TO THERE.
We took a closer look at the winners of the Sky Bar Awards.
We took a closer look at the winners of the Sky Bar Awards.
Is it as bad as everyone makes it out to be? We investigated.
No plans have yet been announced for Irish chains.
Need a place to rest those legs? Look no further.
If you haven’t been drinking these, what HAVE you been doing?
Owning a pub and being in Leinster House – seeing the demise of rural Ireland from the outside and the inside.
Amazing as it may seem, something about the public house just makes fellas more open and honest.
Closing all your apps? You’re doing it wrong.
Everything’s covered, from the mismatched armchairs to the exposed electrics.
