Brian Renaghan

Publican. Speak with honesty, think with sincerity and act with integrity

[VFI @VFIpubs]

“Planners are not insisting that pubs be put in. That could create problems in future in terms of loneliness and community cohesion.” https://t.co/xl79kZdR4c

[Brian Renaghan @Brenaghan]

@VFIpubs @Paschald @jackfchambers The Government just don't get it and they have been told time and time again. This is about saving the fabric of rural Ireland. It's about small villages, it's about families. Publicans told you how to give us some hope and again you have ignored rural Ireland

[Drinks Industry Group of Ireland @DIGI_Ireland]

Rural pubs are struggling. Nollaig McCarthy's family pub in Kerry has been open since 1860, but rising costs threaten its future. These pubs are vital community hubs. DIGI is calling on Government to cut excise by 10% in #Budget26. #EasyontheExcise #SYL25

[VFI @VFIpubs]

A typical rural pub selling 250 kegs a year would gain a lifeline under the Draught Rebate Scheme. Not a windfall — a lifeline. Enough to keep doors open, jobs protected and lights on in communities nationwide.
Government must act. #DraughtRebate #RuralPubs

https://t.co/KuAO2SBGfA

@Paschald @jackfchambers

[Drinks Industry Group of Ireland @DIGI_Ireland]

Irish beer drinkers pay 11x more excise on a pint than Germans. This 55c tax puts immense pressure on our pubs, with over 100 closing annually.

DIGI is calling for a 10% excise reduction to help our pubs survive and remain the heart of our communities. #SYL25 #EasyOnTheExcise

[VFI @VFIpubs]

Recent reports highlight the growing challenges facing Ireland’s pub sector. Nearly 50 pubs are currently for sale in Cork, and bar sales have dropped by almost 10% nationwide — the sharpest decline in retail.

These figures reflect more than economic strain; they signal the loss of vital community spaces.

Read more: https://t.co/rAiM0o3Rno

[VFI @VFIpubs]

Listen to @VFIpubs CEO @PatCrottyKK and publican Bo Allen discuss the price of a pint on the @PatKennyNT . Reality of how much Sky Sports costs a publican shocks the reporter!
https://t.co/RbPEuYf8XJ

[VFI @VFIpubs]

Rural pubs are more than just watering holes—they’re pillars of the community. Newstalk’s Pat Kenny recently explored the challenges and importance of the rural pub sector, featuring an interview with VFI CEO Pat Crotty. Please Listen !

Check it out here: https://t.co/0FqIhznOCQ

#VFIPubs #RuralIreland #SupportRuralPubs #IrishHospitality #PatKennyShow

[Josh Crosbie @JoshCrosbie3]

More than 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland over the past 20 years.

I’ve been meeting with rural publicans to hear about the challenges facing the sector.

Hear from the @VFIpubs and more on @PatKennyNT shortly.

[Brian Renaghan @Brenaghan]

@puretelecomirl @CoynesGastropub @VFIpubs @VodafoneIreland @Farrell_Mairead @UdarasnaG @TG4TV @Barnacles09 @ConnemaraIe @daracalleary @RTERnaG @NuachtTG4 @galwayad Thanks for getting it sorted over the weekend

[Irish Pub Awards @IrishPub_Awards]

Make sure to pick up a copy of the @Independent_ie tomorrow! This edition includes a dedicated #IrishPubAwards2024 supplement, proudly showcasing our 70 Regional Winners. It is packed with highlights, stories from our incredible sponsors and all the excitement from the awards.

[VFI @VFIpubs]

What a great crowd gathering for #HospitalityDayOfAction

We’re proud to have publicans, wider hospitality sector and retail colleagues all marching on Leinster House this afternoon to send a clear message to Government: Support small & local business!

[VFI @VFIpubs]

🚨 Pub Sector is in Crisis 🚨

Hospitality Protest March on Tuesday, 15th October - help us send a message to the Government that pubs across Ireland are struggling with rising costs and a lack of support. This is a march for ALL pubs – it's about survival!

Stand with us and make your voice heard! ✊
#SupportOurPubs

[VFI @VFIpubs]

Many pubs are struggling with cost inflation, punitive taxes and Government pay policy. After we pay everyone else there’s little left.
If the Government want a thriving hospitality sector they must support local pubs through pro-business measures #Budget2025

[Brian Renaghan @Brenaghan]

@VFIpubs @medleydublin Really looking forward to this

[VFI @VFIpubs]

#Budget2025 is 'make or break' for pub sector. The soaring cost of doing business is crippling many fine hospitality outlets... Government must introduce a package of measures to allow sector some chance of growth

Press release ➡️ https://t.co/aBd8qiGkbZ

[Drinks Industry Group of Ireland @DIGI_Ireland]

"We are also seeing that with many pubs, which are often small, family-run businesses, sustaining business is becoming harder and harder. Fostering commercial sustainability is crucial to safeguarding rural Irish pubs." #SYL24
https://t.co/8AbOfgTOx2

[Brian Renaghan @Brenaghan]

@HLTCO https://t.co/WZQg8Gk3D7

[Monaghan LGFA @Monaghan_LGFA]

🏆 All Roads head to Clones this Sunday 2nd June
Ladies C-ship Rd 1
🆚 v Clare lgfa
🏟️ @ClonesGAA
⏰1:30pm

Double header to the men at 3:30 v Louth
🎟️sales only either online at https://t.co/W6Y04TjFDd or in participating @CentraIRL or @SuperValuIRL
@Combilift