Over 21% decline in Irish pubs since 2005, new report shows
1,829 less pubs in Ireland over 16-year period, while 349 closed during Covid period Drinks Industry Group of Ireland analysis shows 21.2% (1,829) of pubs closed between 2005 and 2021 Decrease in pubs in every county in Ireland, while 4.9% (349) of pubs closed throughout pandemic period 2019 – 2021 Laois most affected reporting a…