Longford businesses cautiously optimistic ahead of the festive period
Reporter:
jessica.thompson@longfordleader.ie
Businesses in Longford are cautiously optimistic about the future after the county s emergence from Level 5 lockdown );
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As Longford gets used to its businesses reopening following a six-week Level 5 lockdown ahead of the festive period, there are many business owners who are thrilled to be back open but concerned about the cost that another lockdown could have on their livelihoods.
One industry that is having mixed feelings about reopening is the hospitality sector. While there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for wet pubs as the year draws to a close, those pubs that have been allowed to reopen - with strict conditions - are also facing difficulties over the festive period.