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Last orders for the Irish pub?

11.09.2023 - By BBC World ServicePlay

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Fears are growing for the future of the country's bars - especially in rural areas. In less than 20 years almost a quarter of Irish pubs have closed, many of them businesses which have been run by the same family for generations. R Russell Padmore travels across the Emerald Isle to hear how the closure of pubs is a setback for rural communities, but also a worry for the country’s tourism industry. We hear from owners of pubs in County Donegal, a beer brewing company and a hospitality sector expert in Dublin, and a tourism marketing advisor. Presenter: Russell Padmore (Image: A closed pub sign. Credit: Getty Images)

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