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Locals band together to buy last pub in Cork village

In Cullen’s in Northwest Cork, locals have pulled together to buy the last pub in the village to...

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15.30 10 Aug 2026


Locals band together to buy last pub in Cork village


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In Cullen’s in Northwest Cork, locals have pulled together to buy the last pub in the village to keep the social fabric of the community alive.

Is this the future for rural pubs?

Joining Ciara to discuss is one of the Directors of Tigh Laitiarain & Company Secretary, Damien Hickey, and Pat Crotty, CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

Image: @laitispub on Instagram


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