Margins are tighter but Beamish sales have nearly doubled," said Mr Droney. Less than 1km from UCC, Mr Droney was searching the sweet spot between attracting both students and local trade. The two-storey complex will reopen as a pub, restaurant and live music venue in time for St Patrick’s weekend in March, Mr Montgomery said. "I think the city as a whole could be doing more to bring people in," said Mr Droney. That's the secret to growing volumes and getting people back in,” said Mr Montgomery.

Source: Irish Examiner January 17, 2026 07:31 UTC