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Publicans require urgent government support amidst rising costs crisis – VFI
The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) says that urgent challenges facing the pub trade, including unsustainable labour costs and the escalating overall cost of doing business, is forcing many publicans to consider retirement in the next two years. The Federation is calling on the Government to introduce key supports to ensure the sustainability of this critical hospitality sector. Speaking in advance of the VFI’s national [...]
Hendrick’s launches GRAND CABARET
Hendrick’s GRAND CABARET is a new limited release gin for dreamers, artists and free-spirited souls. It is inspired by a historic fruit-based libation that was [...]
2023 Bar of the Year Awards Winners Announced!
We are thrilled to announce the much-awaited results of this year’s Bar Awards! After an intense selection process and careful consideration by our esteemed panel [...]
Sponsors of Cork Oyster Shucking Championship announced
Staff at the Metropole Hotel are putting final preparations in place for this weekend’s Cork Oyster Shucking Championship, which will include a demonstration from world [...]
Publicans cautiously optimistic for future
Almost three-quarters of publicans outside Dublin say turnover is now similar or greater than pre-Covid, with many expected to upgrade their pubs in the coming [...]
Diageo makes €200,000 donation to TU Dublin
Today, Diageo has announced its support for Transforming Tomorrow, TU Dublin’s campaign to deliver state-of-the-art learning facilities for culinary, beverage and hospitality students. The partnership, which [...]
Powerscourt launches new release
The Powerscourt Distillery is proud to announce its latest release, a Single Malt whiskey that has everyone talking. Why? Because it is the first distilled [...]
