The Daily PollTHE IRISH PUB could become a rarity.
That is according to business and credit analyst Vision-net, which believes half of the country’s pubs are in danger of closing down.
The firm stress-tested 945 pubs and found 49 per cent were close to collapse, while another fifth were at a medium-risk of failure.
The Revenue Commissioners confirmed that 150 pubs closed last year, while the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland says pub sales in February were down 3 per cent compared with last February.
The problem centres on the recession and falling numbers of on-site drinkers, with many punters choosing to buy alcohol in off-licenses and imbibe at home.
What about you? Do you still go out to pubs?
And tell us why you stopped going (or while you still go) in the comments section.
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