A Leitrim Publican says consideration must be given to the challenges that the drinks sector is facing in the upcoming budget.

 

Shane O Hara is the proprietor of Heraghty's Bar in Manorhamilton.

 

He says the margins that many publicans are working under are very tight at present with less people frequenting bars and pubs.

 

The north Leitrim based publican is warning that excise duty on alcohol at present is crippling an industry that is already on its knees:

A Leitrim Publican says consideration must be given to the challenges that the drinks sector is facing in the upcoming budget.
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Shane O Hara is the proprietor of Heraghty's Bar in Manorhamilton.
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He says the margins that many publicans are working under are very tight at present with less people frequenting bars and pubs.
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The north Leitrim based publican is warning that excise duty on alcohol at present is crippling an industry that is already on its knees:

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