Kerry publicans protest outside Leinster House

Publicans from across Kerry carried a coffin to the gates of Leinster House today in protest at what they say is the death of rural pubs.

The group says unless the Government brings forward meaningful supports, pub culture will all but disappear from Ireland.

Although pubs will be allowed reopen on September 21st, the publicans say huge problems remain within the sector and this is about survival until the pandemic is over.

All Kerry TDs met with the publicans during their three-hour protest, including Minister for Education Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy Rae, Danny Healy Rae, and Pa Daly.