Is the rural pub dying out?

Published: Aug. 23, 2023, 7:30 a.m.

b'There have been almost 2,000 pub closures across Ireland since 2005, according to a new report today from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland. \\n\\n108 pubs closed their doors in 2022 alone, with rural Irish communities being the worst hit. \\n\\nJohn Clendennen, President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland John spoke to Jonothan this morning and asked why are rural pubs closing so quickly.'