51 pubs closed nationally and 20 of those pubs were in the city and county
The Vintners Federation of Ireland says the industry is already on the brink and the latest price rise announced by Diageo is a critical hit
Speaking to RedFM News publican and VFI Cork chairperson Michael O'Donovan says he expects more pubs to close their doors if costs keep rising
"We know that from 2023 51 pubs nationally closed, of which 20 were here in Cork alone. We nearly made up 50% of the national figure last year, which is a continuous worry and these figures going forward will probably grow if these costs keep coming. There has to be a point that we say stop because it just becomes untenable"
