It takes a pub to save a village
In Ireland, one pub closes every 2.8 days. Pubs are the social hubs of these communities, so when a pub dies, the community dies with it.
How far would a village go to save the last place to socialise?
When the last pub in the small village of Kilteely nears its final breath, 26 locals with no experience come together to do the unthinkable.
No pub experience?
No problem.
Taking over a pub with no hospitality experience can be a big challenge, but if 26 locals from Kilteely did it, you can too. Here are some lessons from them to help you get started.
How to grow your team
By Noel O'Dea, gardener. Noel explains how to leverage people's skills and put them to work for the business.
How to figure out your target
By Bosco Ryan, accountant. Bosco walks you through the basics of figuring out a realistic money target that will...
How to cut cost
By Sean Heffernan, tradesman. Sean talks about teamwork and building a strong local trade network...
How to keep the goal in mind
By Eddie O'Dea, psychologist. Eddie explains that community ownership is about keeping a place...
How to pass the bar
By Liam Carroll, barrister. Liam explains the importance of staying on top of the legal side of running a...
How to nail the perfect pint
By Tommy O'Dea, carpenter. Tommy breaks down, step by step, how to pour a perfect, ice-cold, foamy Heineken...
Need more help?
Call Bosco.
Running a pub means having questions 24/7. Call this number to get guidance from a Bosco Ryan–inspired AI helper, trained on his experience saving The Street Bar in Kilteely.
These communities are working together to keep their pubs alive.
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