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VFI and LVA launch Irish Pub Awards 2025

On-trade | The Irish Pub Awards 2025 is free and open to all members of the VFI and LVA. The closing date for entries is Friday, 30 May 2025

O’Malley Group to add Peter’s Pub to its portfolio

On-trade | The pub was enlisted for sale a month ago and has now found a buyer

AIB Spend Trend revealed St. Patrick’s Day is busiest day of the year for pubs

Marketing | Dublin, Wicklow and Louth spend the most on a round, whereas people from Waterford spend the least

Complaints to FSAI Advice Line increased

On-trade | 2024 saw an increase in consumer complaints to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) with 32% relating to unfit food

Over €660,000 worth of contraband seized by Revenue

Off-trade | Almost 640 litres of alcohol valued at over €8,000 was within the seizure

Disaronno Day celebrates 500 years of Italian liqueur

Off-trade | 2025 marks 500 years of Disaronno producing Italian liqueur

World Class Ireland 2025: Week of cocktail experiences takes centre stage

World Class Ireland takes place from April 21 - 28, celebrating top bartending talent

Kinnegar introduce new look Jackrabbit

Kinnegar Brewing release a new look Jackrabbit with illustration by Irish artist Dermot Flynn

Have your espresso martini – and eat it!

Kahlúa and Tony’s Chocolonely team up to launch the world’s most indulgent espresso martini made entirely out of chocolate: The Espresso MarTony.
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