Tourism businesses fear recovery could take years
Updated / Sunday, 14 Feb 2021
15:22
Tom Bourke s beer garden has an uninterrupted view of Croagh Patrick.
The owner of The Towers gastropub on the Westport s quay knows this precious outdoor space is the key to his future in business, when and if he can open. I weatherproofed the garden because when Covid came I lost one third of my indoor seating, he told RTÉ’s This Week.
Tom put down an astroturf floor and put up a stretch tent to cover part of the garden. He also installed heating and lighting, extending his gastropub by a further 80 seats.
Parishes in the Diocese of Kerry have seen their income drop by up to 50%. The diocese says COVID-19 has impacted hugely on parish life, not just with the reduced number of services, but also through a loss of income. The Diocese of Kerry says there were 25 Sunday masses during 2020 where no congregations […]