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Your personal Drinks Industry Ireland digest

Mayo bar recognised among the world’s best by Forbes Travel Guide

Off-trade | Ashford Castle’s Prince of Wales Bar named one of only 37 Forbes Star Bars worldwide

Drinksology Kirker Greer appoints former Bacardi executive Mike Birch as non-executive director

Marketing | Birch joins board to support international growth, Spiritly expansion, and global channel development

Killarney hotels earn top TripAdvisor honours

On-trade | The Killarney Park and The Ross secured top rankings in Ireland and Europe at the Tripadvisor Awards 2026

Retailers urged to check I.D. during busy summer trading period

Off-trade | With the busy summer season underway, Show Me I.D. campaign highlights the importance of age verification

Revenue seizes 1,700 litres of illicit alcohol

Off-trade | These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity

Ember launches mood-led Irish whiskey

New Irish whiskey brand Ember launches three expressions designed around mood, flavour and drinking occasions

Weekend one smashes expectations at Dublin Cocktail Week as World Cup fever rises ahead of weekend two

Thousands have enjoyed Dublin Cocktail Week so far with venues reporting strong sales ahead of a busy final weekend

The Ardara Distillery wins two major international awards

Donegal distillery recognised at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Tokyo Whisky Spirits Competition
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