Twilight of the Irish pubs

According to a study, 2000 rural pubs could be closed in the next 10-15 years in Ireland, because of the law changes and due to the weakening economy.

According to the report of Irish Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI); About 31 percent of the rural Irish bars stated that no further operations will continue after the current owner retires. According to Irish Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI); around 7000 pubs are operating in Ireland outside the capital
The smoking bans in public places also put a great impact on the revenues – reports napi.hu after Bloomberg.