The Cork branch of the VFI say they're confident that the new opening date for pubs will come to pass.
Today it was announced that all pubs are to re-open on September 21st.
However the government has left open the option of closing them again in certain areas if the number of Covid cases rise.
Speaking to RedFM News Michael O'Donovan, owner of the Castle Inn and chair of the Cork branch of the VFI says he's hopeful this isn't another false dawn:
