On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined live in studio by Maeve Sheridan of the Western Herd Brewery and is the Organiser of the Clare Food and Drink Fleadh. Frank Landy who is the owner of Sweet n Green restaurant in Ennis also joined the chat. The duo discussed the upcoming Clare Food and Drink […]
Restaurant Owners in Clare are expressing concerns over the viability of their business amidst a significant surge in operating costs. It comes as a new survey shows more that half of restauranteurs fear they’ll be forced to shut their doors for good this year. Research carried out by the Restaurants Association of Ireland shows that […]
An Ennis restaurateur says inflation difficulties are causing a ‘wildfire’ for the hospitality sector to deal with. It’s after new research suggested Irish consumers are changing their behaviour in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Recent analysis from Bord Bia suggests food inflation is causing Irish people to change their shopping behaviour, as well as their […]
The Chair of Clare VFI claims it’s shortsighted of the Government to “hammer” the hospitality sector at this stage, after pumping millions into the industry to save businesses during the pandemic. It comes amid concern that more and more businesses are being forced to cut back or close their doors permanently over rising costs. […]