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Our priority requests to the Government right now. Five key measures that will help venues within our unique sector to survive and maybe over time, thrive again. #giveusthenight

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Irish venues, nightclubs and music events are being disregarded, and more closures are certain if this continues. We wrote to @MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar @cathmartingreen laying out a range of necessary measures to help our industry reopen safely and swiftly.

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4 years

As darkness falls on deserted streets, Al Keegan illuminates Dublin city tonight. Farewell to a legend, your light will shine on and on #mcgruders #dublin8

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

Irish venues at night have the earliest closing times and shortest hours of operation in Europe. They're also subject to extortionate SEO costs for their troubles. Whether you're 50 capacity, or 5,000, you pay €410 per night to open. #giveusthenight #GE2020 #nighttimeeconomy

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

We'd urge people to wait until an official Govt announcement is made before celebrating, but yes, we're hopeful that this is the type of time we'll see venues running to, not just in Dublin but nationwide #giveusthenight

Craig Hughes

@hughescraig90

2 years

🚨🚨 Excl: Nightclubs to get the green light to stay open until 6am under plans to be announced in the coming weeks. @GiveUsTheNight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Govt must include nightclubs in its plan to reopen nightlife. These venues and businesses cannot be left behind. We have requested, in the case of a phased reopening, that nightclubs open by February 11th.

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@GiveUsTheNight

1 year

Irish nightclubs account for 1.2% of premises nationwide using a standard 7 day publican's licence. Of those active nightclubs, we foresee roughly ten initially (mostly Dublin based) that may open late late at weekends. As we keep saying, it's a moderate change. #giveusthenight

RTÉ News

@rtenews

1 year

Irish nightclubs will be allowed to remain open until 6am and serve alcohol until 5am under legislation set to be brought in later this year

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Our 9-point plan to help steer the night-time economy and events sector through these difficult times. Read through the thread for each point or directly to full thing here #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

As far as we know the Bernard Shaw owner plans to develop it into a hotel himself + has no planning permission yet. The question now is if @DubCityCouncil + @anbordpleanala will stand up for our city in this + when they'll put cap on new hotels. Enough rooms yet @Failte_Ireland ?

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

To those who may feel licensing reform appears rushed or ill-conceived: Govt has been considering these changes for three years now and the bill itself (Sale of Alcohol Bill) was initially drafted in 2005. These changes are LONG overdue and can't come soon enough! #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

So, in Germany where the government values club culture, venues like Berghain have literally become cultural institutions of their own, that the public want to visit during the day. This is a great example of a multi-use space adapting to Covid-19.

AFP News Agency

@AFP

4 years

No dancing, just listening. The #coronavirus is keeping Berlin's legendary clubs closed but techno mecca Berghain has found a way to throw its doors back open, luring visitors with an unusual sound exhibition

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

Extraordinary. Last year the amount of new hotels in the works for Dublin was 79. @Failte_Ireland you are an enemy of the city, with this type of talk. Cop on.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 months

Irish nightclubs (89) account for 0.6% of the amount of liquor licences in use in Ireland. Most clubs don't open more than two nights a week (selling alcohol between 7 to 9 hrs in total). To compare, supermarkets use licence 78.5 hours a week (that offers 24 hr access to alcohol)

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Whatever about ticketing, this one metre social distancing rule (thrown in last minute, of course) is clearly to make it easier to target and shut down venues. Completely ineffective Covid measure too. Who thinks this stuff up? No expert anyway.

RTÉ News

@rtenews

3 years

Consumers must maintain one-metre social distancing in the queue for the bar in nightclubs and at live events under new guidelines for the sector which have now been published.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

So loud music is banned but equally loud crowd noise at Croke Park is permitted. Whether alcohol is sold outside or inside the ground is irrelevant. The restriction on loud music events must now be scrapped @CMOIreland @MichealMartinTD @DonnellyStephen @LeoVaradkar

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

We're glad to hear that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste will be at next Monday's rearranged meeting for the events sector. We look forward to the first direct communication we've had with them about our industry #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

“Councils need to protect our spaces”. All political parties need to develop a robust policy on this issue. There are more cultural institutions than just the official ones; they must be recognised and supported @sunilsharpe #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

When your party's policies have done so much damage to the nightclub industry over the years, a decision like today was evidently water off a duck's back for the Taoiseach. Disappointing decision, but predictable all the same.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

As a younger group of whippersnappers, we aimed - perhaps naively then - for an overhaul of the licensing laws. We’re thankful to @HMcEntee to do what others haven’t before, and that’s to finally prioritise our world renowned nightlife and industry

Buzz O'Neill-Maxwell

@buzzoneill

3 years

A good step forward. It’s taken 15 years though (and a pandemic) pressure needs to be kept up to make sure this happens swiftly. Well done to @GiveUsTheNight and all the others down the years that have never given up on this.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

"no mention of nightclubs". There was no data or rationale to back up yesterday's decision and this confirms that. A series of outbreaks/super spreader events led to closures in other countries. Not in Ireland. If anything there is a greater case to extend times than curb them.

Hannah Murphy

@hanelizamurphy

3 years

🦠Latest figures show there were 151 #Covid19 outbreaks notified last week. 🩺29 acute hospital outbreaks 🏠 29 family outbreaks 👩‍⚕️22 in residential institutions 🎒16 in schools 🍻One in a pub, one in a restaurant, no mention of nightclubs More👇

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Proof, as if it was needed, that dancing is so very very valuable in our society + brings joy to people's lives unlike anything else. The absolute stupidity of successive governments to crack down on and destroy the culture of dancing in Ireland needs to be rectified.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

We are very happy with the announcement of this Taskforce, and look forward to participating in it. There is now a golden opportunity to reimagine the experience of Irish nightlife, as well as developing a more vibrant night-time economy #giveusthenight

Tourism-Culture-Arts-Gaeltacht-Sport-Media

@DeptCultureIRL

4 years

Minister @cathmartingreen has announced the establishment of a new Night-Time Economy Taskforce which will see departments, agencies and groups working together to develop a vibrant and sustainable night-time culture and economy. Press release ➡️

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

. @sunilsharpe : "Developers are privileged to be given the opportunity to take over vast swathes of our city and towns". Venues and arts spaces must be protected, but we also need a clause in planning that requires developers to include cultural spaces as standard.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Well done @pygmaliondub for taking initiative on this. It's an additional cost, on top of everything else, to put in place this important layer of safety. This is 3 months after we first asked Gov to collaborate on a 'Take a Test' campaign with the industry, which was ignored.

Nialler9

@Nialler9

3 years

The @pygmaliondub venue is offering free antigen testing to clubbers

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

With election canvassing underway, you can now speak directly to politicians about issues important to our campaign. Click into image or via this link for pointers on what to ask: #giveusthenight #nighttimeeconomy #irishnightlife #irishculture #GE2020

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Sources are correct.

Christina Finn

@christinafinn8

3 years

Sources say a pilot nightclub event will be held before the end of September 🕺

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

We welcome this section in the draft programme for government. It will be the first steps to repairing and regrowing Irish nightlife, and achieving the core aims of our campaign. We hope the new government can initiate change as swiftly and fairly as possible #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Yep, another idea put to Gov, as recently as last week again to officials. We're not sure which part scares Gov the most - the potential cost or being wrong about testing? In any case these pop-up facilities don't necessarily need Gov support but recognition of testing would help

David McWilliams

@davidmcw

3 years

Was in Berlin on Sunday, going to small gathering where host asked us to get a test as precaution. Got a test. Results by email in 15 min. All free. Testing site was portacabon on side of the road. Hassle free, no drama. Negative, no brainer. Everyone happy. Life goes on.

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@GiveUsTheNight

1 year

A new 500-seat theatre for Dublin would be welcome, but if that's the extent of it, make the seats removable or retractable and the venue multi-use + inclusive. Make it a city venue for all, that gives opportunities to artists and collectives of all types.

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

1 year

New 500-seat theatre for Dublin being considered to address dearth of large performance spaces

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

The "before Christmas" narrative is unhelpful. What other industries would be happy to remain shut for another 2-3 months, without any opportunity to return to work? Please if you're a media outlet, don't subscribe to this spin as if before Xmas is a big win, it's not.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Re: Hangar/Andrew's Lane Theatre, as Úna mentions here, not everyone may know this but Fáilte Ireland wrote to DCC recommending the demolition of the venue (to turn into a hotel) during planning process. The conflict between tourism + culture policy must be resolved by the Dept

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

A positive meeting with the Government today. It still didn’t didn’t get us any closer to a firm reopening date or the conditions attached, but we did feel like we were heard and understood by @MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar and @cathmartingreen . Read on for our requests today…

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

All things said, Ireland must adjust and be ready for a change to licensing laws/closing times. If people want to live in denial that this can't or won't happen, you need to catch up. It's happening. Be part of the change and solution of how it's done effectively #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

After telling us twice already that it wouldn't be happening, confirmed in last night's "final" guidelines document too. What changed today and what bright spark pushed this through? This week has been a farce.

Richard Chambers

@newschambers

3 years

#New Nightclubs and events must be ticket only - government tells industry representatives.

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

When a new music venue opens, these are some of the people that can benefit. "Are ya on the list?" #giveusthenight #nighttimeeconomy #LE19

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

6 years

Our new mandate, outlining our vision for music venues and the night-time economy in Ireland, is now online. Please share far and wide! Check for your favourite points from the mandate, in this thread too...

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 months

A 20,000 cap Irish dance festival has sold out in two hours - well done @District8Dublin - the obvious demand for dance events isn't served by the dwindling amount of dance venues here. Stop legislating against dancing + reform the laws! @FineGael @fiannafailparty @greenparty_ie

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

It's a disgrace. Who can overrule the *two* An Bord Pleanála members who made this decision? No one it seems. This organisation needs a serious overhaul and for individuals to be removed from their posts, if this is the level of decision-making going on.

Naomi O'Leary

@NaomiOhReally

3 years

Bizarre decision by @anbordpleanala to allow the entire left hand side of this iconic Dublin location, Merchants Arch, to be demolished and replaced by this ugly brown hotel

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

Gambling establishments have been one of the only growing features within Ireland’s 'night-time economy'. These spaces can open 24 hours, while the idea of all-night dancing is still a taboo. #giveusthenight

Myles Na gCup 'O Lean.

@EXECUTIVESTEVE

2 years

Just noticed there's a casino opening on Parnell Street how the hell did that get planning permission?

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Note the swiftness with which the government can amend licensing legislation when they have to. Compare that with an endangered industry that's begged for moderate licensing changes for 20+ years, as Gov after Gov made promises but always bottled it. #giveusthenight

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

4 years

Government considering cutting off-licence hours, says Varadkar

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 months

This is a combination of increasing desperation from the anti-alcohol lobby, and sensationalist reporting. Did the RSA send in a submission on this to any previous consultation on licensing we wonder? Would be good to know. #giveusthenight

Irish Examiner

@irishexaminer

5 months

Later nightclub openings will lead to more road deaths, RSA warns

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Is a sad day when operators as good and dedicated as Electric have no option but to leave the industry. We just hope that something positive can still come from the situation, and that both venues are preserved as spaces for music and dancing. #giveusthenight

Pádraic Toomey

@News2mey

3 years

The nightclub scene in Galway will never be the same. We need change now to support the nightlife industry. Support @GiveUsTheNight , otherwise we will have nothing left. Goodbye #Electric #FourFour #Halo

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Gardaí in Waterford making mockery of updated SEO system this week. Have now curtailed licence to 1am (midweek *and* Friday) and 2am (Saturday). The law states 2.30am 6 nights a week. What on earth is going on? This will destroy venues. @HHumphreysFG @DeptCulturelRL @gardainfo

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 months

"I want to get rid of that daft idea of opening pubs all night". No need to worry. Pubs won't be opening all night (or even a minute later than they currently do). If someone in @FineGael can explain to this party TD what's in the legislation, that'd be great! #giveusthenight

RTÉ News

@rtenews

5 months

A senior Fine Gael TD has called on the incoming party leader Simon Harris to abandon the Government's hate speech legislation, ditch plans for the late night sale of alcohol and move Fine Gael away from "left wing" policies

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

His judgement in various cases, like converting most of Merchant's Arch into a hotel, should be fully examined. This man and one other ABP member made that decision (overruling their own inspector's recommendation). Questionable decisons like this should now also be scrutinised

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

2 years

An Bord Pleanála official steps aside amid claims of impropriety

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

“There was no dedicated memo on antigen testing at Cabinet earlier today”. Of course there wasn't. All hot air from government who rejected our calls for: 1. An antigen testing initiative 2. A strategy re: ventilation in venues 3. Any engagement with health officials/experts

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

3 years

Anyone who can work from home is advised to do so from Friday as public health advice changes

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Sad to see. Unfortunately there is more to come in Galway, which may soon be left with roughly one small nightclub. This will be the direct result of ongoing policy from @fiannafailparty and @FineGael to absolutely destroy the industry. Good work chaps, you're nearly there.

Paul O’Brien

@PGaillimh

3 years

Goodbye to the Oasis night club in Salthill. It was as busy there on a Monday night in February as it was on any Saturday night.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

We do not accept @MichealMartinTD 's reference to the new roadmap being a 6-9 month plan, without having had any engagement with the night-time industry on how we could reopen venues safely within that timeframe.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

"The current system really only incentivises the sale of alcohol for a business to operate". Robbie Kitt identifies specialist venues, like @CentralArts1 , not being facilitated under current licensing legislation. We need fairer + safer conditions for all involved in nightlife.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

When we asked for the industry to reopen no later than the beginning of Oct, it was for good reason. Imagine even a phased reopening (capacity wise) to build confidence + new best practices over last month? Instead of course it's last min jitters from Gov + hesitancy now kicks in

Nialler9

@Nialler9

3 years

It's so depressing and upsetting that we literally don't know what we can do from next Friday. I'm involved in five gigs as a band manager, DJ, promoter and curator from Oct 22 with thousands of euro on the line and no alternative if they don't go ahead.

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

Happy New Year everyone! This is the year finally that we'll 'get the night' (or a lot of it at least). Resistance to this change is still strong though + we ask you to persevere with us as the final shape is put on the bill in the coming months. Thank you! #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Yes. Was a fake reopening by Govt who have done everything to obstruct businesses + kill activity. With the amount of cancelled events + now scaling back of supports, situation is worse than ever. Promoters, performers + service providers taking huge hits as well as venues/staff.

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane

@ElainaFitzKane

3 years

Today is December 1st, the day that the EWSS subsidy is supposed to be scaled back as per Budget 22 which was written on the basis of a full reopening. This has not happened & much worse, we have further restrictions. @MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar @IHFcomms #TourismJobsCount

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Remember - numbers were on the rise as we opened and virus has stabilised before we shut. What damage have nightclubs done in that time? Nightclubs should be nowhere near today's headlines. Weak and totally premature decision which hasn't been justified at all. #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Gov has indicated that special exemption order system is on the way out, but it needs to go now, and the architects of this system @fiannafailparty + @FineGael must act. No venue should be penalised this way, based on the time of the day or night that they operate.

RTÉ Business

@RTEbusiness

3 years

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has warned that nightclubs and late bars will be forced to hand over more than €2.2m to the Government before they can open.

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

Since we first out started, we've been calling for licensing applications to be taken out of the courts. So, this is one small step forward. Next is to reform the cost structure + opening hours for late-night venues, otherwise there'll soon be none left.

Licensing of pubs, restaurants and hotels to move online

New Courts Service system to be rolled out nationally by first half of next year

www.irishtimes.com

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 months

"Older generations had many more spaces to socialise and dance in" 1952: 1,258 dancehalls (and many more unlicensed dance venues) 2000: 522 nightclubs 2024: 89 nightclubs

Una Mullally

@UnaMullally

4 months

Latest What's Next column is a chat with Give Us The Night. - positive impact changes to licensing laws would have on Irish nighttime culture - older generations had many more spaces to socialise and dance in - younger scene leaders are quitting Dublin

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Please everyone, take no risks tonight or any other night, until it's safe to. There are now 163 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the island of Ireland (up 44 overnight). Beware also, this figure is probably far below the actual amount of those who now have it. #Coronavirusireland

Philip Boucher-Hayes

@boucherhayes

4 years

I’ve just learned that a person has been admitted to ICU of an acute hospital with complications arising from #COVID ー19. They are IN THEIR 20s and have NO underlying health condition. #Coronavirusireland If you were thinking about going out tonight, perhaps think again.

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

It also marks the absorption of rave culture into a regulated club industry, that's now 25 yrs ago. Irish legislation still deems a club venue event to be a "special occasion". The laws are stuck in the showband era + are at least three decades out of date

Robert Heffernan 🐭

@RobertHeffernan

5 years

@campaignforleo That album was protesting the criminal justice bill which made raves illegal. If your so into that music why not support the @GiveUsTheNight and help the night economy

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

"Nightclub and other venue owners who flaunt Covid-19 regulations are damaging society, the Taoiseach said today." Opening line of a report where Taoiseach is not quoted mentioning nightclubs. Backed up by no evidence/reporting of non-compliance by these venues. #falsenarrative

Irish Examiner

@irishexaminer

3 years

Martin urges people to 'keep socialisation down' to reduce spread of Covid-19

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

This is part of the same mentality that concerns us deeply about DCC's ability to enhance the city's nighttime economy. Three years of talking so far and this is where their head is still at. Desperate stuff

Dublin Civic Trust

@dubcivictrust

2 years

Thousands of visitors to Dublin and locals trooped home from Docklands at 00:05, visibly disappointed at the glaring absence of a civic celebration for #NYE . Our public bridges were barricaded and projections in George’s Dock were turned off. A terrible reflection of our capital.

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

The Government is willing to keep normal indoor music events closed indefinitely if they feel like it, while having made no real attempt to improve standards within these buildings, or embrace testing. Gov has a lot of catching up to do + must work with the industry to get right

TonightVMTV

@TonightVMTV

3 years

"They are not listening, they are not interested at all in testing. Did anyone hear anything about testing in yesterday's announcement?" @sunilsharpe and @mary_coughlan4 talk about antigen testing in music events, after the government released its plan to reopen the country.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Absolutely. The highest % of music being released from Ireland is now electronic music. This is despite next to no government/council support. Is almost all DIY/independent. This community doesn't ask for much, just fair conditions to showcase their talent and earn a living.

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

Now that we're in the implementation stage of the NTE Taskforce report, some really exciting developments are materialising. It's great to see a long-running proposal of ours to reach fruition and in so many locations! Many thanks @catherinemartintd and @DeptCulturelRL

Catherine Martin TD

@cathmartingreen

2 years

Today's news on licensing reform is a significant step for Ireland's night-time economy I'm also announcing 9 towns & cities chosen for the new Night-Time Advisor pilot initiative: 🟢Cork 🟢Dublin 🟢Galway 🟢Limerick 🟢Kilkenny 🟢Sligo 🟢Longford 🟢Drogheda 🟢Buncrana

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

Petition is now closing in on 20,000 signatures. @TheBernardShaw was an innovative, independent enterprise that matured into a cultural hub of national + international renown. An Bord Pleanála's decision must be reversed. Sign up to support

Sign the Petition

Save The Bernard Shaw's beer garden and Big Blue Bus area

www.change.org

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

One of the biggest barriers to entry for small and specialist venues, who are forced to compete with supermarket chains on the open market just to buy a bar licence! This is wrong and must be rectified in the new licensing reform.

The Irish Sun

@IrishSunOnline

2 years

Supermarkets and petrol stations snapping up pub certs for up to €70,000

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

We have never pushed for late bars to open to 6am. They have enough clout and resources to do that themselves if they wish. We are however hopeful that the pub industry in general will benefit from licensing changes, to better fit the needs of all businesses and their customers.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

A little bit of recognition by the government in the past to look after the nightclub industry when it needed it, may have helped venues like The Oasis survive. Considering that music or nightlife barely makes it onto the cultural agenda in most councils doesn't help either.

Pat McGrath

@patmcgrath

4 years

Death of a Disco. This evening's @rtenews report on the end of the road for The Oasis in Salthill.

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@GiveUsTheNight

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The biggest blow to Irish nightlife in the last 20 years has been the smoking ban. We propose a safe reversal of this measure, and call on Govt to update legislation in time for enactment of new licensing laws this year. Sign our petition now ✒️ #giveusalight

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Fair play to the guards on their dance moves! Interestingly, if any of the public happened to stroll up to one of these dances, the organisers would likely be violating the 1935 Public Dance Halls Act.

Garda Info

@gardainfo

4 years

We have stepped up to the Swiss police @fedpolCH #JerusalemaChallenge . Gardaí across Ireland answered the call to give the public we serve a lift in these challenging times. #StayTogether #homeStaySafe

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@GiveUsTheNight

10 months

Government's epic delay to reform licensing means that venues are continuing to be charged outrageous "Special Exemption Order" costs, and must still nominate the nights they'll open a month in advance. We're asking for these costs to be removed entirely in the forthcoming budget

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

Not one mention of music or music venues/events in Level 1 of new roadmap. This is the nearest: "Nightclubs, discos and casinos will remain closed." No further guidance beyond this. 6 months in and this is the best government can muster?

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Delighted to hear special exemption order fees will be waived until end of 2021, which we hope now signals the beginning of the end for SEOs. Of course we want them gone forever, but this is a good start, and a long time coming. #Budget2022 #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

After a lot of work and preparation to take the space to the next level, unfortunately Jam Park will not get the opportunity to continue. Wishing the best to @bodytonic + @District8Dublin on their next moves, in what's now becoming an almost impossible city to house a large club.

Jam Park

@JamParkDublin

3 years

Howdy folks, Unfortunately we've got some bad news: we are closing our site in Swords for good. Full statement is on our site. We'll be moving house in June, if you have any storage suggestions or other spaces we could move Jam Park to, please get in touch! xx JP crew.

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

The Govt will be making a serious error of judgement if it reimposes SEO costs on night-time venues. It risks making similar mistakes to the Govt in 2008, which then led to many swift venue closures. Read below for a longer statement of ours on this. #nomoreseos #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

The plan for Rí-Rá is to turn it into a speakeasy, which would probably mean removing the dancefloor. Dancefloors in the city (of the dwindling amount left) must be protected @DeptAHG @DubCityCouncil

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

4 years

Central Hotel, Globe and Rí-Rá at risk as major new development planned

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Happy New (Licensing Laws) Year! We're onto the final stage of this long journey and 2022 looks set to be the year of change. You can still respond to @DeptJusticeIRL public consultation on licensing (closes Jan 21st). Info and link to survey here:

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

We want to clarify (as some news reports this week are confusing): there will be no late club events piloted this summer, or at any stage. Licensing laws must change first which we hope will be by the end of the year #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

11 months

All the talk today reminds us of when Haunted Dancehall was chosen @IrishTimes 2022 festival of the year. Didn't see that mentioned in today's article, unless we missed that?

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

This is a very concerning issue that'll require updated strategies to help combat. We'll work with all relevant groups to urgently tackle this problem. We hope CCTV will identify the offender wherever this took place, and wish the best for Zoe after this horrible experience.

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Today more than ever we’re thinking of all those who lost their lives in the Stardust tragedy, their families and friends. We'd like to also pay tribute to the late Christine Keegan, a courageous campaigner and mother whose tireless work we hope will lead to some justice for all.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 months

Comment of the day and a 147 clearance from Mike B 👏

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

Agreed. Another reason why opening hours need to extend as soon as possible. Transport options must improve, but the pressure being put on existing taxis is far too great when so many groups are leaving city centre at the exact same time.

Laura Dowling

@lauradowling__

2 years

The taxi situation in Dublin is absolutely horrendous at the moment. It now feels like you have won the lottery when you manage to get a taxi home. This is beyond an inconvenience now, it’s a safety issue.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

This should not be all blamed on pubs or young people. Money must be invested into infrastructure: security, barriers, crowd/waste management for peak times like this. Divert crowds to other parts of town where small events or activities could be taking place @EIAIreland

Barry Whyte

@BarryWhyte85

4 years

Gardai walking around the streets in Dublin City Centre to make sure pubs are not breaking the guidelines on social distancing, serving food or time limits etc Yet this is allowed on Dame Lane.....

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

We're seeing many lovely tributes to Uaneen Fitzsimons today. Uaneen's special energy and passion (both on and off the screen + airwaves) shaped a pivotal time in Irish music. Our thoughts are with her family and friends today #Uaneen

Buzz O'Neill-Maxwell

@buzzoneill

4 years

20 years ago today our lives were shattered. The Irish music scene lost a pioneering powerhouse of an advocate, and we lost a best friend. I hear your voice in my head at the most random of times. And its always something mischievous ! 😘 #ripuaneen #uaneen

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Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

This should be especially remembered in relation to events industry + nightlife. We watched all of our European neighbours + Northern Ireland use antigen testing to help sectors enjoy some type of return. Venues have shut permanently due to inactivity/uncertainty during that time

Daniel McConnell

@McConnellDaniel

3 years

Legitimate criticism is due toward the longstanding resistence to antigen testing from public health advisors. Going from snake oil remedy to the official course of action is some u-turn.

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

We commend the newly elected councillors of @DubCityCouncil + look forward to a hopefully swift implementation. This should be matched by new, progressive legislation at national level, to truly transform culture, music and entertainment across Ireland

Nialler9

@Nialler9

5 years

Dublin City Council proposes Night Mayor as part of The Dublin City Agreement

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

6 of the 7 main parties have now published election policies relating to #giveusthenight We would like to thank all of these parties + hope that @fiannafailparty will soon clarify its position publicly. Read policies here:

Give Us The Night

Below are party policies relating to the issues of our campaign, from the 7 main political parties. If you are another party that has an official policy, please contact us directly and we will add...

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

"We don’t want DJs to retrain as lawyers or riggers to become healthcare workers, we don’t want people to move out of these sectors". DJs barely have a sector anymore thanks to bad FF legislation that FG wouldn't reverse over the last decade. Less talk, more action.

MSN Ireland

@msnireland

4 years

Leo Varadkar warns against second lockdown as he discusses October’s Budget

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

Question to @U2 - the Docklands is one of the last areas in Dublin centre where a music venue can be built. Would you consider amending the plans of your museum to also include a venue? #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

We have contacted election candidates from across the country, asking them for their thoughts on Give Us The Night and what we are campaigning for. In this thread we will include some of the best responses, sculpted into 280 characters or under #giveusthenight #GE2020

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

We're completely against the sale of Tolka Park by DCC and the ongoing erosion of Dublin's cultural heritage + community amenities. There's still great potential for this site and we encourage you to sign @SaveTolkaPark 's petition below to oppose its sale

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@GiveUsTheNight

5 years

Blanket shutdown of (full) venues in Waterford last night at 2am, with no prior warning. The same venues went to 2.30am on St Patrick's Day night. Special exemption order system must be replaced + appropriate/fair times introduced. Is destroying nightlife and damaging businesses

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

We're very encouraged by news of Nphet's recommendations, but need to know that the Government will not delay the reopening of nightclubs, and provide us with a clear and swift path to return @MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar @EamonRyan

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

Yes. With respect to a lot of Irish people, many don't know what they haven't seen in action yet. The reality is that activity decreases as the night gets later, and the pressure on transport, policing, food outlets etc becomes more manageable with a staggered system in place.

Darren Turner

@DarrenTurner90

2 years

@Mathieunorry @hughescraig90 @AideenFinnegan @GiveUsTheNight Here in London, some clubs close at 2, others at 3, others at 7. Meaning big crowds of freshly lubricated punters don’t happen. Guess when groups go home? When they’re tired. No mad rushes to get booze down the hatch while you can, much less disorder and actually good nightlife.

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@GiveUsTheNight

4 years

1. A couple of things re: The Globe/ Rí-Rá. We are first of all very disappointed that The Globe may have to close. It will be a big loss to the city. It will continue to trade into 2021 though, and we encourage people to support it when it reopens and for as long as it's around

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

The annual St Mary's Camogie Team dance in 1924 at Ierne Hall, Parnell Square. See the closing time (pre Public Dance Halls Act 1935). Thanks to David Whittaker and East Wall History Group: #giveusthenight

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Terrific energy today + great words from the organisers. Now, political parties, roll up your sleeves and get some policies together. A few tweets or turning up at a march won't cut it. Culture is an issue and area of its own, be proactive + not just reactive #SaveTheCobblestone

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@GiveUsTheNight

2 years

Reform of licensing fees needs to start on Tuesday to stop the destruction of these venues. A yearly licence with one nominal court fee is the only answer. In meantime SEOs must be waived @Paschald @mmcgrathtd @MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar @HMcEntee @cathmartingreen #Budget2023

Irish Times Politics

@IrishTimesPol

2 years

Legislation to reform late night licensing laws expected within weeks via @IrishTimesPol

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@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

Waiting around for Nphet to recommend use of antigen testing has been a mistake by government. Whether it's free or subsidised testing kits, Gov need to now just get on with it and more importantly make sure there's an ample supply to end of year.

Give Us The Night

@GiveUsTheNight

3 years

One of our budget requests was that Gov fund free lateral flow tests. The logical move now would be to implement this as soon as possible, even on a trial basis, while we get through reopening.

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