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Do we really need bank holiday weekends?

We are just after the June bank holiday weekend and a very busy weekend, especially in Dublin. Bu...

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11.46 3 Jun 2026


Do we really need bank holiday weekends?


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11.46 3 Jun 2026


We are just after the June bank holiday weekend and a very busy weekend, especially in Dublin.

But after it, do we really need the bank holiday weekends? The number of accidents go up, price hikes from hotels and there’s traffic everywhere. On the other hand, it’s an extra day off work, time out with friends and family and it breaks up the monotony.

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Accountant Joe Hanahoe and owner to the Boar’s Head, Hugh Hourican.


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