Maura Boyle

Traditional Irish Bar & Restaurant on Lough Derg. Family run, child friendly. Supporting Irish producers in the Irish Food Industry.

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

I’ve spoken to so many self employed people over the last few weeks and month or so, similar age to myself and a little older, that are calling it a day end of the year or as soon as they can in early 2026

These people are in various different industries, employ many people and all say the exact same thing

‘There is simply no point any more!’

There is literally no money to be made. It’s a complete waste of time. The risk and stress involved is simply not worth it and the avalanche of auto enrolment/wage increase in January will just crucify them.

Congratulations @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD @fiannafailparty & @FineGael

It appears you are getting exactly what you have wished for, for Christmas

[Gaz @GazSmith_Chef]

Big Mike’s – A Closing Note

Sunday was our last service at Big Mike’s

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. It feels like failure, but it isn’t. We’re proud of what we achieved, we shot for the stars, poured everything into it — heart, soul, sweat, tears, life savings, even the house deposit — but the brutal truth is the maths just don’t math anymore.
The industry is facing unsurmountable challenges.
We gave it our very best

I’m proud of my team, grateful to our guests, suppliers and FWBs all of whom have been incredibly understanding.

My final act as gaffer is to go to bat for my staff so they land safely in new homes and ensure they are fully supported. Many of them have been with me a long time and I’m determined to assist them moving forward.

I’ve written a full note with all the details — regarding vouchers, reservations, a heartfelt thanks and what’s next……

You can read it here https://t.co/073t2LuEU6

[Adrian Cummins 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇵🇸 @adriancummins]

‘People don’t just want dinner – they want an occasion’: Restaurants share their secrets to survival

In a notoriously tough industry, some restaurants manage to ride out recessions, pandemics and cost-of-living crises. What’s their secret sauce?

https://t.co/qsAaB3wSMU

[IrishRestaurantAward @restawards]

The winner of #Tipperary Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine is Larkins Bar & Restaurant @LarkinsGarryk @fbd_ie #FoodOscars

[Sacha Lord @Sacha_Lord]

A pub isn't just about having a pint.

In the UK 3.6 million people suffer from chronic loneliness.

Pubs are at the heart of our communities.
A place for friends and family to come together.

Strangers to become friends.

We must do all we can to protect them.

[Frances Black @frances_black]

My lovely daughter @aoifescott ❤️

[Paul Treyvaud @PaulTreyvaud]

Dear Irish politicians.

Em, just wondering when ye plan on forming a government. Don’t mean to rush ye or anything. But it’s been about 5 weeks since the general elections and you were all kinda saying that you were gonna do wonders for small businesses and whilst yer still showing no sign of forming a government, we’re kinda still trying to keep our heads above water and keep the doors open

Just wondering if ye were serious about saving so many employers in this country or was it just a kinda thing you said for votes

But don’t worry. No rush, we’ll just keep on battling away I guess

[Neven Maguire @nevenmaguire]

Congratulations con there delicious apples 🍎 what a brilliant farmer you are I admire what you do so much 👌👌👌

[JOE DUFFY @talktojoeduffy]

The indentation that scuppered ⁦@rteliveline⁩ callers trip to India. €6500 down the Ganges! @emitrates ⁦@DublinAirport⁩

[Mila Joy @Milajoy]

I just watched a man carry a screaming toddler across the parking lot.

He noticed me looking at him and said, "He's mine, I'm not stealing him."

And then, before I could reply, he added, "If I was gonna take one, it definitely wouldn't be this one".

LOL.

[Maura Boyle @MauraBoyle1]

@adriancummins @cathmartingreen The Irish Pub /Restaurant is in the top 5 visitor attractions…@cathmartingreen
We provide excellent hospitality , Sunday trad sessions & blood sweat & tears !
How dare you say we are ‘not part of the Department of Tourism Remit’
Walk in our shoes for a week !!

[Adrian Cummins 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇵🇸 @adriancummins]

According to Ireland’s Minister for Tourism @cathmartingreen , Irish Pubs and Restaurants are “not part of the Department of Tourism remit “

What a load of nonsense !!

In 30 years of working in the industry, I’ve never heard such rubbish.

Roll on the General Election 🗳️

#iticconf24

[Sacha Lord @Sacha_Lord]

A pub isn't just about having a pint.

In the UK 3.6 million people suffer from chronic loneliness.

Pubs are at the heart of our communities. A place for friends and family to come together.

Strangers to become friends.

We must do all we can to protect them.

[Kilmullen Farm @kilmullenfarm]

Thank you @nevenmaguire gorgeous response your coastal show thank you x

[Anthony Gray @anthonygsligo]

Charging 4 times the normal price for a hotel room in Dublin trying to premote ireland as a destination is not my Hospitality. Split the vat a rate now restaurants in rural Ireland are being destroyed. #Vat9 restaurants.

[Richard Jacob @IdahoNua]

Just went to book a Dublin restaurant for the nights of the #Oasis concerts.

Same price as the weeks before and after and it’s the same with hairdressers too.

Maybe it’s time to stop lumping struggling service industries into the same VAT category as profitable hotel groups?

[Maura Boyle @MauraBoyle1]

@leoie @oasis @FineGael @greenparty_ie @fiannafailparty @sinnfeinireland Beyond shocking 😳

[Tom Doorley @tomdoorley]

Electric Picnic is a disgrace...

[Adrian Cummins 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇵🇸 @adriancummins]

🚨OMG Another great restaurant closes

Hooked Barna Galway

Minister @jackfchambers , your Dublin officials might not know where Barna is, but if a restaurant on the Wild Atlantic Way closes in July - there is something seriously broken with the industry

Reinstate the 9% Vat