Tag: community ownership
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‘You’re barred!’: Labour’s Pub Policy Challenge and the New Year Headache for MPs
Introduction: a familiar setting, a political snag As MPs trudge back to parliament after the festive lull, a familiar scene looms in the background of many constituencies: the local pub, a social hub and microcosm of policy battles. The question isn’t just about the next pint, but about the political headaches that come with it.…
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North Cork Residents Rally to Buy Cullen’s Last Pub to Tackle Social Isolation
A Community Ambition to Save a Village Hub In Cullen, a village once bustling with life now faces a quiet reality: the local pub, Art O’Connor’s, and its adjoining facilities are among the last remaining social anchors in the area. North Cork residents have stepped forward with a plan to purchase the pub, aiming to…