124 pubs in Galway have closed their doors since 2005.

That represents more than 20 percent of the total number of pubs in the county.

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New figures from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland show that nationwide, 2-thousand-and-54 bars have closed since 2005.

Limerick, Roscommon and Cork recorded the biggest drop in pub numbers – with all three losing more than 30 percent of their pubs.

Economist Anthony Foley says certain years since 2005 have been particularly bad:

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