Cork Publicans Fear The 2019 Christmas Trading Period Will Be Their Quietest Yet

Many publicans Leeside say the Summer was one of the worst on record
It's after many publicans Leeside say the Summer was one of the worst on record, while many traders in the city say they didn't receive the boost they usually do from Freshers Week this month.
Concerns have been expressed by those in the industry about the impact drink driving laws have had on their business.
Speaking to RedFM News Chairperson of the Cork City Vintners Federation of Ireland Michael O'Donovan says the so called 'drink link' wasn't extensive enough in Cork, and publicans say their livelihoods are under threat:
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