A new report has found that rural counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are experiencing a greater number of pubs closing.

 

213 have pubs across Sligo Leitrim and Donegal have pulled down the shutters over the last 20 years.

 

129 have shut in Donegal, 44 in Sligo and 40 in Leitrim.

 

The respective number of pubs now trading in Sligo stands at 135, there are 324 in Donegal while just 100 are still in business in County Leitrim.

 

 

The report found that a quarter of Irish pubs have closed their doors over the past 20 years with more than 2,200 pubs calling last orders since 2005.

 

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, which commissioned the research, is calling for a 10 per cent cut in excise duty in the upcoming Budget to protect the industry.

 

The group's Donal O’Keeffe says an average of 110 pubs have stopped trading every year over the last two decades, with rural counties worst affected.

A new report has found that rural counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are experiencing a greater number of pubs closing.
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213 have pubs across Sligo Leitrim and Donegal have pulled down the shutters over the last 20 years.
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129 have shut in Donegal, 44 in Sligo and 40 in Leitrim.
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The respective number of pubs now trading in Sligo stands at 135, there are 324 in Donegal while just 100 are still in business in County Leitrim.
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The report found that a quarter of Irish pubs have closed their doors over the past 20 years with more than 2,200 pubs calling last orders since 2005.
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The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, which commissioned the research, is calling for a 10 per cent cut in excise duty in the upcoming Budget to protect the industry.
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The group's Donal O&rsquo;Keeffe says an average of 110 pubs have stopped trading every year over the last two decades, with rural counties worst affected.

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