The chairman of the Carlow Vintners says he’s neither surprised nor worried by the news that Weatherspoon are planning a move to Carlow.
The UK pub chain have confirmed to KCLR that they are trying to find a suitable site in the town.
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KCLR News understands that staff from the UK head office have been in Carlow today looking at a premises on Tullow street.
Former Vintners Federation President Gerry Mellet says they only be competing for a limited section of the local pub trade and can’t match the atmosphere or variety of Irish pubs.
