Pubs around the country have been sharing pictures on social media of life pre-COVID.
It's part of a new publican-led campaign called #Not Disposable, marking one year since bars closed for the first time.
It’s a year since we closed and while it’s been difficult with false openings and only welcoming our friends for 16 days, we are still here and really looking forward to the next chapter @VFIpubs @CorkVFI @MichealMartinTD @LeoVaradkar @mmcgrathtd @simoncoveney #NotDisposable pic.twitter.com/8SDhD2QwsV
— The Castle Inn (@TheCastleInn99) March 15, 2021
This day last year, pubs were forced to close their doors after video footage from the Temple Bar area sparked backlash on social media.
Since then, pubs that serve food have had limited trade, wet pubs around the country could only open for two weeks with the exception of Dublin, which weren't able to open at all.
Donal O'Keeffe from the licensed vintners association says it's been a difficult time for the industry.
"The things that's more stressful is uncertainty and the thing that's lacking is hope."
He said the effect of the closures has been "simply ferocious".
Today, one year on from the official closing of pubs in Ireland, we want to share some photos showing some of the good times we've had over the years.
We are a place for celebration, a friendly chat, a Christmas pint, a bit of craic & so much more. We are #NotDisposable. pic.twitter.com/77qJA1Tusd
— Grogans Castle Lounge (@GrogansPub) March 15, 2021
Some pubs have been selling takeaway pints, despite the Taoiseach asking them not to.
Aidan Brown, who has kept his pub on Clanbrassil St closed, thinks there could be a problem on St Patrick's Day.
"Town is going to be packed again and videos will go around social media."
He said people will blame the pubs and the people on the street.
"The situation just shouldn't be happening," he added.
The #NotDisposable campaign has been highlighting the impact of pubs being closed not just on publicans, but the staff, DJs, musicians and comedians.
