Almost 2,000 pubs in Ireland have closed since 2005, according to a new report undertaken by Drinks Industry Group of Ireland.

The research shows that 108 bars shut in 2022, while there has been a 22.5% closure rate since 2005.

The group said rural businesses are most at risk of shutting their doors, while the counties that saw the biggest declines were Limerick (32%), Cork (29.9%), and Laois (29.9%).

Dublin saw the lowest rate of decline at 3.4%.

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