'If we lose rural pubs, we lose a part of who we are'

Rural pubs crushed after closures & €1.70 from every €6 pint goes to taxman

IRELAND’S world famous pub industry is under threat. More than 2,000 boozers have closed in the last 20 years. Drinks Industry Group of Ireland research in 2023 warned the rate of closures is getting worse with hundreds shutting since the pandemic. GettyIndustry experts have blamed a range of reasons for the decline[/caption] Pat Crotty VFI said that the rebate would help protect rural pubs Family-run pubs are particularly struggling in rural Ir…

'If we lose rural pubs, we lose a part of who we are'

Owner of The Castle Inn and VFI president Michael O'Donovan outlines the realities facing rural pubs ahead of this week's VFI AGM.

'Bugger it - we can do this': beers and goodwill as new pub owners move in

Tyson and Louise Woods-Kilpatrick are excited to breathe new life into the Walbundrie Hotel, promising community spirit and traditional pub vibes.