It’s claimed protecting Clare’s pub culture is vital for the county’s tourism industry.
The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland is seeking a reduction in excise tax on alcohol in the upcoming budget, to allow pubs to thrive.
DIGI says 80 percent of overseas visitors to Ireland said the Irish pub was the most important factor in their decision to come here.
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Aidan McGrath of The Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna believes the Irish pub is a unique product:
