Those employed in hospitality in Carlow and Kilkenny area ‘worried’ as sector enters what should be its busiest season

The hospitality sector is warning of mounting pressure, as global instability and rising energy costs begin to bite.

Industry leaders from across the EU are meeting in Cork today, where they’re warning the war in Iran is adding fresh strain to already tight operating margins.

Colin Ahern is General Manager at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel has been telling KCLR News’ Edwina Grace that there’s a lot of uncertainty for those in the industry, which has a knock-on effect with thousands employed locally;