A Leitrim Councillor has expressed his frustration after Guinness owner Diageo announced it is to increase the price it charges for draught beer for the second time this year.
The cost of a pint is to rise by 4 cent from August 14th.
It’s the second time this year Diageo has increased its prices, and says it’s down to rising costs.
Guinness, Carlsberg, Smithwicks, Harp, Rockshore and Hop House 13 are all set to be a little more expensive.
The Vintners Federation of Ireland says it’ll be calling on Diageo to review its decision immediately.
It adds the increase is “poorly timed and deeply unfair to both consumers and publicans”.
Reacting to the price increase, Cathaoirleach of the Manorhamilton Municipal District Felim Gurn has labelled the price increase as “bad timing”:
