‘The beginning of the end’: Limerick business reacts to Covid-19 re-opening plans
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“IT’S the beginning of the end – definitely a step in the right direction”.
The reaction of local publican and Vintners Federation of Ireland representative Paul Flannery to the news that scores of businesses will re-open over the next two months.
Companies which have not yet opened in 2021 will finally begin to start trading again from May 10, with pubs due to open to outdoor business a month later on Monday, June 7 – dependent on the progress in reducing Covid-19 numbers. For more information, click here.
Mr Flannery, who runs his family pub in Shannon Street, said: “It’s definitely a step in the right direction, but we still have a long way to go.”
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Search By Live95 News Team via Getty Images Limerick publicans are welcoming the increasingly positive government messaging around the reopening of hospitality this summer but are looking for more concrete plans.
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said he is “increasingly confident” that both indoor and outdoor dining will be possible by July.
At next week s cabinet meeting, Ministers will consider the plan for re-opening over the coming months.
Paul Flannery of The Limerick VFI branch and Flannerys Bar says vintners need a clear plan.
AS the country faces into a further five weeks of Level 5 restrictions, a leading consultant has appealed to people to stick with their efforts to reduce the sp.
New chairman for Limerick VFI branch
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Well-known publican Paul Flannery has taken over as chair of Limerick s VFI branch | PICTURE: ADRIAN BUTLER );
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THE Limerick branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has confirmed well-known city publican Paul Flannery as its new chairman.
Paul, who runs Flannery’s in Shannon Street, takes over the role from Tommy O’Sullivan, the proprietor of the Still House, the Hi-Way Bar and Russell’s Bar.
He was unanimously elected as chairman of the local branch on Thursday last.
A fiercely proud Limerick man, Paul has been involved in many initiatives to enhance the city and its nightlife over the years including the Purple Flag Campaign, Limerick Tidy Towns and a liaison officer to the Limerick Chamber.