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VFI and Restaurants Association stage protest outside Leinster House

On-trade | Publicans and restauranteurs say soaring costs are driving businesses to breaking point and government support is needed

Revenue seizes €8m worth of cigarettes

On-trade | The illicit cigarettes represent a potential loss of more than €5.7 million to the Exchequer

Top Irish businesses honoured at Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards

On-trade | Bank of Ireland, Aldi, Coca-Cola, and Diageo were among the standout winners at the second Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards, recognising companies for their dedication to supporting women experiencing menopause in the workplace

Early Table aims to triple membership to 100,000 by March 2025

On-trade | This growth will be fueled by an increase in partner restaurants, market expansion across Ireland, influencer and ambassador partnerships

Ireland’s Food & Hospitality winners announced at National Awards Ceremony

On-trade | The winners of the 2024 Georgina Campbell Food & Hospitality Awards have been revealed, following year-round evaluations by a team of independent experts

Dublin celebrates nightlife with the return of Night Fest 

On-trade | Returning this November, Dublin by Night Fest will light up the city centre for two nights of vibrant festivities, celebrating Dublin’s family-friendly nightlife and its continued Purple Flag status

Diageo launches Everpour trial in Ireland to reduce single-use glass bottles

Everpour’s trial with Smirnoff in Ireland could cut single-use glass by up to 500 bottles per keg, reducing carbon emissions by more than 50%

Tastin’ France returns to Dublin with new awards

The trade event for French wine is back in Dublin on 22 October, introducing the French Champion Awards to celebrate Irish leaders in promoting French wine

Caretaker’s Cottage makes Irish debut at Dublin’s 9 Below

For one night only, Dublin's 9 Below welcomed Melbourne’s acclaimed Caretaker’s Cottage, one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, for a debut event featuring bespoke cocktails
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