Publican Charlie Chawke said lunchtime trade was hit hard by the pandemic. Photo: Brian McEvoyOne of the country’s best known publicans Charlie Chawke has said his group’s lunchtime trade continues to be impacted by the Covid-related loss of customers. Mr Chawke said revenues at lunchtime are currently down “a good 30pc to 40pc”. Covid was a disaster for us and we are fighting back and doing OK,” Mr Chawke said. The pre-tax loss also takes account of combined non-cash depreciation and amortisation costs of €529,334.

Source: Irish Independent December 16, 2023 09:49 UTC