21% decline in pubs since 2005

[Myles O'Reilly]

The number of pubs in Ireland has declined by an “alarming” 21 per cent 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 country between 2005 and last year.

They include some 349 pubs that closed during the pandemic.

As of the end of last year there were a total of 6,788 pubs in the country, down from 8,617 in 2005.

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A report by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland showed there were 6,788 pubs operating last year, down from 8,617 in 2005.

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[Declan]

I would consider buying a pub with residence above for my own private bar.

 

[Declan]

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How do ye like my new place. Keep the name , owned by Mee.

 

[Declan]

Maybe two sheep max if you supplement with a bit of barley. Or asinine goat but they are difficult to corral.

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Was in local Wetherspoons today and looked at the lunch menu

Deli: All wraps, paninis, rolls etc €4.50 with a soft drink (€6.50 with alcoholic drink)

8" Pizzas with every topping you can think of - same price.

Burgers & Fries, different options, all €6.00 with drink (€8 with alcoholic drink)

Then there's fish & chips, pasta, lasagne, salad, chill con carne, sausage-chips-beans, vegan options etc for €7 with drink

I've had their food and its pretty decent.

A fool & his money are easily parted. If folk in Dublin want to continue to pay 20 quid for a pint and a few wings then good luck to them.

But in these straightened times others are finding quality & value elsewhere.

 

[Declan]

4.50 for a set drink seems pretty high. How do people survive over there. What is a regular weeks wage after tax.

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Do you mean a soft drink? I'd say its around €3 with Guinness €5-€5.50.

I'd say a regular weeks wages after tax would be around €650.

 

[Declan]

A new place opened here a few days ago in Weymouth owned by two Mayo lads. $8 for the black stuff.

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Irish pubs abroad are always the dearest!

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Great craic and very interesting folk in Wetherspoons. Trust me Sir.

 

[Declan]

I was possibly the best publican Ireland ever produced.

 

[Declan]

I had it all except class.
I had charm, charisma, intellect, wit etc etc.
No class though.

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

I am lower middle class (I think?)

 

[Declan]

I am lower middle class (I think?)

You are better than that a chara as gaylick would say, you are upper lower class.

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Middle class ain't all its cracked up to be


View: https://twitter.com/i/status/1556741583986368512

 

[Declan]

Middle class ain't all its cracked up to be


View: https://twitter.com/i/status/1556741583986368512

How did the one end up out cold on the floor at the end

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Playacting

 

[PlunkettsGhost]

What is the inflation cost on a pint over this same period?

 

[Declan]

If I have my way there is going to be one less of them today as you let in Doggie. Take this and see how you like it.

Et Tú Valtus.

How could you.

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

They brought new rules in earlier this year so that pubs could serve from 10:30am on Sunday like the rest of the week.

Does that apply to today aswell, it being Easter Sunday?