Ronan Group Real Estate has said that it is hopeful that the Bewley’s café on Dublin’s Grafton Street will reopen on Monday June 29, despite the announcement made in May that the decision had been made to permanently close the venue. When asked by The Irish Times to clarify whether the café will reopen next …
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Shannon Airport has announced a series of new safety measures to protect the health of passengers and employees. While the airport remained open for essential services to facilitate cargo, repatriation and emergency flights during the COVID-19 crisis, scheduled passenger services have been suspended at Shannon since the start of the crisis, but the airport will …
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The owner of Co. Cork’s Eccles Hotel and Spa has said that the venue is already 45% booked for July and at 40% average capacity for August. The Irish Times quotes the venue’s owner, Ray Byrne as saying, “We are at 45% occupancy for July already and hoping to get to 65% for the month …
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All of Donegal’s hotels are expected to reopen following the return of tourism on June 29, the Irish Hotels Federation in the county has said. Fáilte Ireland this week published guidelines for the tourism industry to ensure the safe reopening of tourism businesses. Hotels and tourism providers in the county are counting down to the …
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Companies that reopened under the first phase of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions are experiencing less than half their usual level of business activity for this time of the year, a new survey has found. The survey of businesses across the country also found that a quarter of respondents expect to have earnings that will …
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Several weeks ago, the idea of even stepping outside your local area felt like a fantasy. But slowly, as lockdown restrictions ease, the situation seems to be changing, and there’s a glimmer of hope it might be possible to enjoy a holiday this year. The situation, however, is far from normal. From beach breaks to …
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Barbers and hairdressers are “going to great lengths” to show they can conduct their business while complying with social distancing rules, Minister for Health Simon Harris has said. Hairdressers and barbers are expected be allowed to reopen on June 29th, sooner than had been planned. Government sources said that a move to bring the reopening …
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It was confirmed this week that the reopening date was being brought forward which has been widely welcomed by those in the tourism and hospitality sector. There are concerns about the viability of the 2 metre social distancing rule with many hoping that will be reduced over the coming weeks. Speaking to Cork’s 96FM & …
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In mid February, Carrick-on-Shannon hotelier Joe Dolan was preparing for the 2020 season ahead. The tourism sector, especially in Border areas such as Leitrim, had just dodged the bullet of a no deal Brexit and the Bush hotel owner was looking forward to some much-needed trading certainty. By mid-March, he was mothballing the business and …
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BUSINESSES working in the hospitality sector in Cork have welcomed the publication of new guidance for the sector, but admit it will bring some serious challenges. The guidance, published by Fáilte Ireland, provides detailed advice for hotels and guesthouses, caravan and camping, self-catering business, attractions, B&Bs, activity providers, and restaurants and cafes planning to open …
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