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‘Stark’ decline in number of pubs as more than 1,800 have shut in 16 years

The number of pubs in Ireland has declined by an “alarming” 21% in the past 16 years, a report shows. Analysis by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) found a “stark” decline in the number of public houses, with some 1,829 closures across the ...

04 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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Carlow hospitality sector fearing for survival as costs soar

Soaring energy and food costs means many hospitality businesses in Carlow and across Ireland are just hoping to survive the next 6 to 12 months as margins tighten further. A new report, commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) ...

17 Sept 2022 at 21:53

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Carlow hospitality sector fearing for survival as costs soar

12 Sept 2022 at 21:53

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Soaring costs leaves many in hospitality sector fearing for survival

Soaring energy and food costs means many hospitality businesses are just hoping to survive the next 6 to 12 months as margins tighten further. A new report, commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has highlighted the ...

12 Sept 2022 at 10:59

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Nearly a quarter of Irish pubs have closed since 2015

Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 according to latest research, with an accelerated rate of closure in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), published ...

23 Aug 2023 at 09:28

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Irish drinkers pay highest amount of tax on pints out of 25 EU countries

Irish drinkers pay the highest amount of tax per pint out of 25 countries in the EU and also the UK, a new report has found. A Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) report, 'Tax on Drinks: What Irish v EU and UK Consumers Pay', ...

08 Sept 2022 at 21:23

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High rate of tax on pints and alcohol in Ireland revealed

08 Sept 2022 at 13:00

National News

Alcohol consumption by Irish adults falls by almost 5% in a year

The level of alcohol consumption by Irish adults has fallen by almost 5% in the last year. The latest data has been described as consistent with a downward trend recorded over the last 25 years. A new report by economist ...

09 Jun 2025 at 06:00

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Concerns EU-US trade war could affect tourist visitors to Irish pubs

Concerns have been raised that an EU-US trade war could add to the decline in pubs in Ireland by affecting US tourist numbers. The industry has warned that Irish consumers could also be more cautious about discretionary ...

14 Jul 2025 at 13:59

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