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# Nightclubs

Last month
November 2023
Revised law allowing night clubs open later going to Cabinet this month with summer 2024 target
The law allowing the consumption of alcohol in outdoor seating areas has been extended to 31 May 2024.
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Nov 7th 2023, 7:24 PM
This year
2023
Legislation allowing nightclubs stay open later to be split in two to ensure law ready by summer 2024
Justice Minister Helen McEntee told The Journal that it is a “massive piece of reform”.
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Oct 11th 2023, 6:51 PM
NTA: Bus timetables will have to change because of later pub and club hours
The Oireachtas Justice Committee will be discussing the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill today.
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Jan 31st 2023, 6:45 AM
Last year
2022
Almost half of people think allowing nightclubs to stay open until 6am is a bad idea
A report by
Hayley Halpin
The Cabinet approved legislation last month that would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am.
The Cabinet approved legislation last month that would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am. If the legislation is passed by the Oireachtas, the changes are likely to be enacted next year.
More than half of people think later opening hours for pubs is a good idea.
Doctors' group warns longer pub opening hours are 'regressive and harmful'
Licensing changes to allow nightclubs open until 6am and pubs open until 12.30am by summer 2023
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Nov 14th 2022, 12:05 AM
Doctors' group warns longer pub opening hours are 'regressive and harmful'
Proposed new laws would allow pubs open from 10.30am to 12.30am, seven days a week, while nightclubs could open until 6am.
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Oct 26th 2022, 6:56 PM
Licensing changes to allow nightclubs open until 6am and pubs open until 12.30am by summer 2023
While venues will be prohibited from serving alcohol after 5am, dancing will continue until closing time.
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Oct 25th 2022, 2:00 PM
Poll: Is it a good idea to extend pub and club opening hours?
New proposals will allow clubs to stay open until 6am.
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Oct 25th 2022, 8:22 AM
Poll: Do you want nightclubs to stay open later?
Legislation allowing nightclubs to stay open later will be ready this year, Leo Varadkar said yesterday.
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Apr 6th 2022, 9:55 AM
All time
New Year parties given go-ahead in England as UK splits over Omicron controls
Boris Johnson said there would be no restrictions introduced before January.
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Dec 28th 2021, 7:10 AM
Work in the live events or nightlife industry? Tell us how the Covid-19 restrictions have affected you
We want to hear your stories about how the restrictions since March 2020 have impacted your work life.
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Nov 17th 2021, 1:37 PM
'This is loo-lah': Sharp criticism of midnight closure for nightclubs
The measure comes into force from tomorrow, meaning tonight is the last night nightclubs can open past midnight.
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Nov 17th 2021, 8:00 AM
Revised nightclub regulations: Isolation rooms and one-metre social distance in bar queues
Late-night venues will need to have the ticketing system ready for customers tomorrow.
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Oct 28th 2021, 6:59 PM
75% of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs 'fully compliant' with rules over Bank Holiday weekend
HSE officers inspected 500 premises, while HSA inspectors carried out 123 inspections.
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Oct 27th 2021, 6:39 PM
Pubs will not need to use ticketing system for seated performances, department confirms
All nightclub events must be ticketed from next week, but bars and pubs with live music are exempted if people are seated.
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Oct 24th 2021, 4:44 PM
'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin says a solution will be found in the next 24 hours.
It was confirmed yesterday that nightclubs will be allowed to reopen as planned this Friday, 22 October.
However, sectoral guidance is still being developed for the industry.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he accepts that the sector "need clarity".
At a glance: What are the new reopening plans?
Taoiseach: Nightclubs and late bars can open from Friday but with Covid certs in place
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Oct 20th 2021, 3:00 PM
Poll: Would you be happy to go to a nightclub in the next few months?
Nightclubs are set to reopen this Friday.
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Oct 20th 2021, 8:16 AM
Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening
A report by
Rónán Duffy
The department says there are “positive” signs due to vaccination rates but a final decision still needs to be taken.
The October bank holiday weekend is set to see nightclubs reopen for the first time in 19 months.
Last week, a pilot event had a 60% capacity crowd but restrictions are set to lift in two weeks.
Promoters have said now is the time for the government to confirm that this will happen.
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Oct 5th 2021, 12:02 AM
Nightclubs are back tonight – here's how the government's pilot event will work
Social distancing won’t be required at the event but a vaccine pass and a negative antigen test will be needed to get in.
Social distancing won't be required at the event.
People will need their Digital Covid Cert and a negative antigen test to get in.
It's hoped the gig will inform the reopening on 22 October.
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Sep 30th 2021, 3:45 PM
Longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs under new laws, as publicans call for 5am closing time
A memo gone to Cabinet today sets out that the country’s licensing laws need to be updated as some date back to the 19th century.
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Sep 15th 2021, 12:17 PM
Electric Picnic organisers and nightlife group call for reopening plans for sector
Laois County Council decided not to grant a licence for the festival yesterday.
Laois County Council yesterday refused to grant a licence to Electric Picnic.
Organisers of the festival say ticket-holders will be contacted over the next week.
Give Us the Night group wrote to government members calling for non-socially distanced trial events next month.
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Aug 5th 2021, 2:15 PM
Johnson faces backlash over plans to make vaccine passports compulsory for nightclubs
The announcement came on the day such venues in England were allowed to reopen.
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Jul 20th 2021, 7:08 AM
Nightclubs reopen their doors as last remaining Covid-19 restrictions lifted in England
Legal mandates covering the wearing of masks and working from home have been scrapped.
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Jul 19th 2021, 6:56 AM
England may need to delay its roadmap to normality, but only for 'a couple of weeks'
Of 126 people admitted to hospital with the Indian variant, just three had had both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.
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Jun 8th 2021, 3:53 PM
The Globe bar planned to be turned into retail outlet as An Bord Pleanála approves Central Hotel revamp
The Rí-Rá nightclub space is to become a ‘speak-easy’ under the approved plans.
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May 31st 2021, 1:21 PM
Longer opening hours for nightclubs and changes to alcohol licensing under plan by Justice Minister
Minister Helen McEntee is set to unveil the plans later this week.
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Feb 21st 2021, 2:45 PM
Publicans dismiss €16 million government support package for pubs as 'crumbs'
Pubs that don’t serve food were to reopen on Monday but that now won’t happen.
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Aug 28th 2020, 8:02 PM
Chief medical officer says it is unlikely nightclubs will be able to reopen 'anytime soon'
It comes as publicans continue to express concerns at the delayed reopening of pubs until 10 August at the earliest.
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Jul 16th 2020, 7:45 PM
Any change to pub opening hours would need to be considered 'very, very carefully', says minister
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said nightclub and pub opening hours need to be reformed and brought more in line with other cities in Europe.
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Jan 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM
Consultation to take place on whether Ireland's nightclub opening hours should be updated
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is “very keen” to open up a consultation with stakeholders.
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Nov 13th 2019, 6:23 PM
Drug-testing roll out at music festivals and nightclubs to be examined by expert group
Drug-testing is available in a number of other European countries.
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Sep 25th 2018, 6:29 PM
Pill testing kits, chill-out rooms and free water: How to reduce harm from taking drugs in nightclubs
A new European guide on responding to drug problems was released today.
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Oct 25th 2017, 6:20 AM
Rio nightlife is suffering due to surge in robberies
The Brazilian government has sent almost 10,000 troops to help the police in Rio de Janeiro state.
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Aug 12th 2017, 1:00 PM
18 memories of the Ozone everyone who was ever there will recognise
Goin O 2nite?
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Feb 14th 2017, 12:18 PM
Poll: Should some venues get 24-hour licences?
Amsterdam has granted them to a number of venues.
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Oct 13th 2016, 10:23 AM
15 times Irish nightclubs proved they are the most wonderful places
“Serious spot for shifting and beering.”
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Aug 27th 2016, 8:15 PM
This girl has been photobombing couples shifting for two whole years
Doing the Lord’s work.
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May 27th 2016, 6:00 PM
A Galway gal just came up with the perfect solution to creepy lads in clubs
Will also work on creeps of any gender, FYI.
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Apr 20th 2016, 3:39 PM
10 little things about going 'out out' that annoy every gal
You’d stay home, but you’re not a quitter.
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Jan 23rd 2016, 8:15 PM
The owners of Coppers are sitting on an absolute treasure trove of cash
We’re in the wrong business.
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Jan 13th 2016, 10:26 AM
8 questionable club nights that could only happen in Ireland
We like to party. We like, we like to party…
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Oct 7th 2015, 5:31 PM
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