‘People need places like ours’ – Guinness price rise will add to loneliness in rural Ireland, pubs warnBars offer a ‘social network’ that is threatened by Monday’s 7c a pint increase'There's no joy in it': Pub owners hit out against Diageo price risesLaura Lynott Today at 06:30The cost of a pint of Guinness is due to rise on Monday, but the real price may be that of social isolation, particularly in rural parts of the country.

Source: Irish Independent January 31, 2026 08:32 UTC