 

It's believed a bill to extend the opening hours of pubs during the World Cup could lead to a rise in domestic violence.

 

 

The Sale of Alcohol Bill aims to extend opening hours of pubs to 12:30am, late bars to 2:30am, and nightclubs to 6am.

 

The extension of opening hours for the world Cup has been backed by many local publicans who claim it will give the industry a badly needed boost in challenging times that has resulted in the closure of many small rural pubs in recent years.

 

It’s been previously reported that over 200 pubs have closed in the North West over the past twenty years.

 

 

 

 

Alcohol Action Ireland says a one-hour extension is linked with a third more drink-related injuries needing hospital treatment.

 

 

Its CEO Dr Sheila Gilheaney says it also causes more harms like crashes:

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It's believed a bill to extend the opening hours of pubs during the World Cup could lead to a rise in domestic violence.
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The Sale of Alcohol Bill aims to extend opening hours of pubs to 12:30am, late bars to 2:30am, and nightclubs to 6am.
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The extension of opening hours for the world Cup has been backed by many local publicans who claim it will give the industry a badly needed boost in challenging times that has resulted in the closure of many small rural pubs in recent years.
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It&rsquo;s been previously reported that over 200 pubs have closed in the North West over the past twenty years.
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Alcohol Action Ireland says a one-hour extension is linked with a third more drink-related injuries needing hospital treatment.
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Its CEO Dr Sheila Gilheaney says it also causes more harms like crashes:

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.