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Any change to pub opening hours would need to be considered 'very, very carefully', says minister
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said nightclub and pub opening hours need to be reformed and brought more in line with other cities in Europe.
Nightclub and pub opening hours are 'archaic' and need to be reformed, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar says tourists to Dublin often find Irish night life ‘disappointing’.
Poll: Would you like to see pubs open on Christmas Day?
The chairperson of the Cork Vintners Association said yesterday that there was no appetite among members to open on Christmas Day.
Consultation to take place on whether Ireland's nightclub opening hours should be updated
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is “very keen” to open up a consultation with stakeholders.
Rural pubs will be worst hit if cigarette vending machines banned in pubs, vintners insist
Proposed legislation will also be looked at to limit the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under 18 years old.
'There's no question I would have loved another few years in rugby'
Eoin O’Malley was forced to retire at 25 but has made a success of life post-rugby.
Government considering staggered closing times and 'night mayors' to enhance Irish nightlife
The minister has suggested a night mayor for cities such as Dublin could be beneficial.
Most Dublin pubs expect to grow in 2019 as gin trend continues, but they're worried about Brexit
Publicans are also concerned about the impact of the recent increase in VAT.
Taxi group suggests 'village drivers' could be the answer to rural transport problem
A subsidy will be required to make it attractive for drivers to offer the service.
Poll: Should the Dáil bar be closed down?
A motion calling for the closure of the Dáil bar has been passed by the Kerry Vintners’ Federation.
7 of the best old-fashioned pubs around Ireland, according to the man who knows best
Shane O’Donoghue, who runs Rural Pub Tours, shares his favourites.
'They're dropping like flies': Why Cork pubs have been closing in droves
The Rebel County has lost more than 300 venues over a little more than a decade.
The 9 secrets of being a great bartender, according to veteran Irish bar staff
The unsung heroes of the pub.
These counties have seen the biggest decline in pubs over a decade
There were nearly 1,500 fewer pubs in Ireland last year than in 2005.
Publicans 'may feel under pressure' as Sky takes 100s of cases against pubs illegally showing matches
Sky says it takes the matters to court to protect its actual customers, while publicans say the cost of a subscription is too costly.
12 sun-soaked snapshots from Ireland's beer gardens in the hot weather
Ireland’s best outdoor areas for a cold pint with pals.
Wetherspoon won't be pulling champagne and German beer from Irish pubs after Brexit
It is doing so in the UK.
Poll: Did you go to the pub today?
For the first time in nearly a century the pubs in Ireland are open today.
Cork's oldest pub landlady, 98, will be pulling pints on Good Friday for the first time
Maura Hallinan was just eight years old when the ban on pubs opening on Good Friday was enacted.
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Irish people spent over €1.3 billion on internet shopping last year - most of us used our debit cards
Irish people spent a total of €1.34 billion in December on internet shopping.
Which county in Ireland has the most pubs per person?
AIB’s Pubs Outlook looked at the state of the Irish pub sector, and predicts further growth in 2018.
Wallace tells minister: 'It's not possible for brewery visitors to drink as much craft beer as commercial beer'
The bill aims to allow craft brewers sell their beer to visitors on their premises.
Waste, turtles, and money: Why Irish pubs and cafés are ditching plastic straws
We talked to them to find out more about the reasons behind the decision.
16 of the cosiest photos of pub snugs around Ireland
Snug as a bug.
25 of the best bars in Ireland... according to people who work in bars
We asked some night owls for their recommendations on where to go out in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
'Like stepping into the 1900s': Morrissey's in Abbeyleix is a glorious time capsule
Like all good pubs, it started out as a grocery shop and shebeen.
A former Ireland footballer is selling his Wexford pub for €1.2 million
Tides Gastro Pub in Rosslare was formerly known as Brady’s.
'It's an insult to my little boy': Families who lost loved ones to drunk-drivers slam politicians opposing new law
Following a meeting with the RSA and road traffic victim support groups today, Shane Ross published his new drink-driving bill.
Ireland is one step closer to lifting the Good Friday alcohol ban
Cabinet approved a number of amendments to a private members bill which would lift the ban.
Poll: Do you mind that the pubs weren't open today?
A 1927 law dictates that alcohol cannot be sold on Good Friday.
Closing pubs on Good Friday 'part of our national identity', says Fine Gael senator
“We cannot give in to every aspect of commercialisation,” said Senator Joe O’Reilly.
Kehoe's was officially named the 'best pub in Dublin' last night
Anyone else suddenly thirsty for a pint?
Publicans say Good Friday alcohol ban has no place in a modern Ireland
Publicans have made a fresh appeal for the ban on selling alcohol on Good Friday to be lifted.
One of Dublin's most beloved auld lad pubs closed its doors for good yesterday evening
Farewell to the Sackville Lounge.
This Dublin artist is drawing gorgeous illustrations of classic Irish pubs and landmarks
These are just lovely.
A pub in Carlow is taking the piss out of Dry January with these 'special offers'
Oh they’ll give you ‘dry January’, alright.
No telly, creamy Guinness, and celeb spotting - Here's why The Long Hall truly is a Dublin treasure
The beloved Dublin pub has had a busy year.
11 essential ingredients for the perfect Irish pub
Best pubs in the world, surely.
8 new Southside Dublin pubs to try out in one classy pub crawl
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