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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 2 MIN

Pub opening hours should be extended if Ireland qualifies for World Cup, says Leitrim Cllr

from Ocean FM News Reports · host OceanFM Ireland

A Leitrim Publican has added his voice to calls for pubs to be granted an extension to opening hours in the event of the Irish soccer team qualifying for the World Cup.The tournament is due to take place in the summer.The boys in green will have to first of all navigate two qualifiers.Leitrim independent Councillor Felim Gurn is also a publican, he says there is a generation in Ireland that have never experienced Ireland in a world cup, the Manorhamilton based business man says pubs could also do with a boost:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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