Like many areas of society, music and nightlife took a substantial hit as a result of Covid, but many would argue that Dublin's nightlife has been under threat of depletion for many years now, with the number of late night venues in the city dwindling.
The issue has risen to such prominence that groups like Give Us The Night, campaigning for positive changes to nightlife in Ireland, have been established.
Give Us The Night aims to "highlight the contribution of the night-time industry to culture, community and the economy in Ireland" and wants to look abroad to bring Ireland up to international standards when it comes to its nightlife.