Is today the day publicans all over the country have been waiting for? We were joined on the show ahead of today' announcement was Marie Mellett of Mellett’s Emporium in Swinford in Mayo, Tara Fay, longtime wedding planner and Michael Healy Rae Independent TD For Kerry.

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