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The Daily PollPoll: Do you go out to pubs?
Could the Irish pub become extinct?
THE 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?
Poll Results:
Yes, but rarely (3239)
No, never (2861)
Yes, at least once a month (2410)
Yes, but just once a week (1725)
Yes, more than once a week (602)
And tell us why you stopped going (or while you still go) in the comments section.
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