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Wednesday, 24 June 2020 15:26

The sector had been struggling with insurance costs before the covid outbreak.

A Laois business-owner says it's a miracle she's re-opening after the covid-19 restrictions.

Children's play centres have been struggling with soaring insurance costs over the last few years.

Elaine Mullaly, from Clown Around in Portarlington, thought the covid-19 closure in March was the last nail in the coffin.

But she's planning to resume regular opening hours on 6th July - and will close for a half hour each afternoon to facilitate a full clean-down.

Elaine says they've had to make a number of temporary changes:

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