"Today was very exciting coming back into work, my wife took a picture of me and the kids, it was like the first day of school." It is nearly a year since Bray Bowl last opened and Boz Quinn the general manager was thrilled to reopen the doors to the public for the first time since October 2020.
Since the pandemic began, more than 18 months ago, bowling alleys, adventure play centres and amusement arcades have been open for just three months. "It has been a real struggle, we thought we'd open with indoor hospitality just like last summer, but that didn't happen," said Boz Quinn.
He said the indoor entertainment and leisure industry "were totally forgotten about". Play, Activity and and Leisure Ireland represents over 130 business in the