Tickets into nightclubs and late bars will have to be booked at least an hour in advance.

Government officials have told representatives of the hospitality sector at a meeting this morning that all tickets will have to be digital.

Congregation outside of clubs will be prohibited, with only ticket holders allowed to queue up.

Michael O'Donovan Cork City & County Chairperson of Vintners Federation of Ireland, Eoghan McNamara, Music promoter & operates the Roisin Dubh in Galway and Donall O’Keefe CEO of the licenced vintners association, all joined Anton on The Hard Shoulder...

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