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# nightclubs - Last month November 2022

Almost half of people think allowing nightclubs to stay open until 6am is a bad idea

# Red C Poll

Almost half of people think allowing nightclubs to stay open until 6am is a bad idea

Nov 14th 2022, 12:05 AM 35,897 Views 68 Comments

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.

# nightclubs - This year 2022

Doctors' group warns longer pub opening hours are 'regressive and harmful'

# IMO

Doctors' group warns longer pub opening hours are 'regressive and harmful'

Oct 26th 2022, 6:56 PM 20,442 Views 48 Comments

Proposed new laws would allow pubs open from 10.30am to 12.30am, seven days a week, while nightclubs could open until 6am.

Licensing changes to allow nightclubs open until 6am and pubs open until 12.30am by summer 2023

# Open All Hours

Licensing changes to allow nightclubs open until 6am and pubs open until 12.30am by summer 2023

Updated Oct 25th 2022, 2:00 PM 71,383 Views 111 Comments

While venues will be prohibited from serving alcohol after 5am, dancing will continue until closing time.

Poll: Is it a good idea to extend pub and club opening hours?

# Your Say

Poll: Is it a good idea to extend pub and club opening hours?

Oct 25th 2022, 8:22 AM 43,643 Views 73 Comments

New proposals will allow clubs to stay open until 6am.

Poll: Do you want nightclubs to stay open later?

# Going Out

Poll: Do you want nightclubs to stay open later?

Updated Apr 6th 2022, 9:55 AM 48,182 Views 54 Comments

Legislation allowing nightclubs to stay open later will be ready this year, Leo Varadkar said yesterday.

# nightclubs - Last year 2021

New Year parties given go-ahead in England as UK splits over Omicron controls

# Covid-19

New Year parties given go-ahead in England as UK splits over Omicron controls

Dec 28th 2021, 7:10 AM 20,667 Views 6 Comments

Boris Johnson said there would be no restrictions introduced before January.

Work in the live events or nightlife industry? Tell us how the Covid-19 restrictions have affected you

# Your Story

Work in the live events or nightlife industry? Tell us how the Covid-19 restrictions have affected you

Nov 17th 2021, 1:37 PM 6,926 Views 0 Comments

We want to hear your stories about how the restrictions since March 2020 have impacted your work life.

'This is loo-lah': Sharp criticism of midnight closure for nightclubs

# Covid Surge

'This is loo-lah': Sharp criticism of midnight closure for nightclubs

Nov 17th 2021, 8:00 AM 49,584 Views 64 Comments

The measure comes into force from tomorrow, meaning tonight is the last night nightclubs can open past midnight.

Revised nightclub regulations: Isolation rooms and one-metre social distance in bar queues

# Nightlife

Revised nightclub regulations: Isolation rooms and one-metre social distance in bar queues

Updated Oct 28th 2021, 6:59 PM 38,558 Views 66 Comments

Late-night venues will need to have the ticketing system ready for customers tomorrow.

75% of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs 'fully compliant' with rules over Bank Holiday weekend

# Covid Pass

75% of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs 'fully compliant' with rules over Bank Holiday weekend

Oct 27th 2021, 6:39 PM 16,532 Views 20 Comments

HSE officers inspected 500 premises, while HSA inspectors carried out 123 inspections.

Pubs will not need to use ticketing system for seated performances, department confirms

# Nightclubs

Pubs will not need to use ticketing system for seated performances, department confirms

Updated Oct 24th 2021, 4:44 PM 23,576 Views 27 Comments

All nightclub events must be ticketed from next week, but bars and pubs with live music are exempted if people are seated.

'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume

# Reopening Rules

'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume

Updated Oct 20th 2021, 3:00 PM 37,410 Views 36 Comments

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".

Poll: Would you be happy to go to a nightclub in the next few months?

# Your Say

Poll: Would you be happy to go to a nightclub in the next few months?

Oct 20th 2021, 8:16 AM 57,225 Views 56 Comments

Nightclubs are set to reopen this Friday.

Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening

# 22 October

Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening

Oct 5th 2021, 12:02 AM 47,988 Views 19 Comments

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.

Nightclubs are back tonight – here's how the government's pilot event will work

# Button Factory

Nightclubs are back tonight – here's how the government's pilot event will work

Sep 30th 2021, 3:45 PM 37,400 Views 17 Comments

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.

Longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs under new laws, as publicans call for 5am closing time

# Time Please

Longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs under new laws, as publicans call for 5am closing time

Sep 15th 2021, 12:17 PM 93,139 Views 88 Comments

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.

Electric Picnic organisers and nightlife group call for reopening plans for sector

# Live Music

Electric Picnic organisers and nightlife group call for reopening plans for sector

Updated Aug 5th 2021, 2:15 PM 18,240 Views 51 Comments

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.