Fine Arts Plenty of pub paraphernalia on offer from Victor MeeThe auction house is about to hold a two-day sale of pub memorabilia featuring a feast of diverse artefacts
Commercial property Ballybrack’s Village Yard pub on the market for €900,000The Village Yard on Church Road has two bars, a coffee shop area and upstairs space, plus a mews building with development potential
Drinks industry wants tax write-off on unpaid bills amid fears of more pub closuresDrinks Ireland has been lobbying ministers and senior civil servants for a tax write-off on excise duty if pubs do not pay them for alcohol supplied
U2’s old docklands haunt set to reopenDublin pub operator David L’Estrange is bringing the famous bar back to life, with the help of his daughter, interior designer Jill L’Estrange
‘We’re absolutely delighted to be back, but what we need now is to stay open for good’Around the country, pubs and restaurants who have brought back indoor dining are reporting that the much-touted vaccine pass system is proving quick and easy to use
Editorial: Hospitality sector will continue to need support after reopeningThe regulations facing pubs add another level of stress for owners, but without them the sector could be facing a second lost summer
EU privacy regulator concerned vaccine passes could cause discrimination Using digital green certificates to allow vaccinated people to enter pubs and restaurants ‘may lead to unintended consequences’ and be a ‘risk to the fundamental rights of EU citizens,’ according to the EDPB
Dungarvan pub on market for €500,000Lord Maguires Bar and Restaurant in Ballinroad will appeal to investors in the hospitality business
Publicans to meet Fine Gael ahead of decision on summer reopeningVintners representatives have stepped up their lobbying and are calling for parties to support the return of outdoor hospitality in May
FBD seeks to deduct value of pandemic state supports from payoutsAmounts paid to struggling businesses could be significantly reduced as financial services ombudsman finds against insurer in Limerick publican case
A Tail of two pubs as Stag’s Head owner leans into food business New bar and seafood restaurant being created to even up the odds in a post-pandemic pubs market which is likely to be food-led
McEntee moots extending pubs and nightclubs’ hours after pandemicThe Minister for Justice is examining staggered closing times to put an end to all licenced premises having to shut doors at same time