“Those of us who were open all through lockdown didn’t get any financial support from the government. We didn’t need it then, but we badly need it now.” – Michelle Madden, Evergreen on Wexford Street.

Anyone associated with the city centre food game will have felt sadness at the announcement of Jo’Burger going into liquidation before Christmas.

February represents a time to ruminate on failed dry-Januarys or experience the anxiety that comes with Valentine’s Day gifts or lack thereof.