Irish Pubs & Drinking
Posted
Tue, 03/08/05
According to the Irish Post via Irish Abroad, Ireland's drinkers are staying away from the pubs:
Alcohol sales in pubs throughout Ireland are continuing to fall in the wake of the country's smoking ban. Drinks sales were down by almost 9% last year according to brewing giant Heineken, which owns the Murphy's stout brand. Heineken Ireland said its beer sales dropped by 6.7% in 2004.
Alcohol sales have been under pressure since the ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants was introduced last March. But the drinks industry has seen the sales decline in pubs offset by a rise in off-license sales.
Heineken Ireland Managing Director Nico Vervelde said: "The drinks industry is going through a particularly difficult time with changing consumer and social needs and demands. Heineken Ireland has responded to these changes by supporting its trade customers with innovative product developments, new product entries and effective consumer campaigns."
Smoking and drinking seem to go hand in hand no matter where one lives.
Tags: Beverages;
Ireland
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