Irish nightlife advocates Give Us The Night, co-founded by DJ Sunil Sharpe, are holding public talks across Ireland over the next month. The discussions, taking...
licensing laws
Co-founder Sunil Sharpe hopes the discussion event series Where Is The Night? will reignite momentum in the stalled changes to Ireland's licensing and alcohol sale laws
Clubs in specific entertainment zones in Phuket, Pattya, Chiang Mai and Samui can also remain open for two more hours
The announcement follows two-years of trials and pilot projects
"We were told [in early 2021] worst case scenario, it would take two years... It really feels like we've been strung along here", Give Us The Night campaign founder Sunil Sharpe said
Overall, €2 million is to be made available for eligible night clubs and venues
"This on-site testing has saved lives and the absence of it puts lives at risk", Manchester nightlife figure Sacha Lord said
It comes as the country's licensing laws get a long-awaited shake-up
Pubs will also now be allowed to remain open until 12.30 AM seven days a week
A 6 AM closing time would be a major shift from the 2:30 AM cut-off
Opening times in the country are the most restrictive across the UK and Europe
A new campaign has been launched to support the Northern Irish night-time economy.
Launched today (17th June) Free The Night was created to push for...