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Listen: Emilene Stafford on lack of tourist accommodation and hospitality closures

Listen: Emilene Stafford on lack of tourist accommodation and hospitality closures
Jordan Norris
Jordan Norris
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A Dungarvan publican says the shortage of tourist accommodation in the town is affecting the hospitality industry.

Emilene Stafford of Merry's Gastro Pub says Dungarvan is experiencing a fall off of 350 tourists every day.

Many high-profile and well-established restaurants nationwide have shut their doors in recent weeks.

Emilene has also expressed her disappointment in those who have sold hotels and restaurants to become emergency accommodation.

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She believes no venue is safe and a reputation counts for nothing anymore - Jordan Norris paid a visit to Merry's yesterday.

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