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Iconic Irish brands blend culture and progressiveness to remain relevant

Off-trade | Guinness remains Ireland’s most valuable brand for the fifth consecutive year, Ryanair moves up to second

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Irish hospitality sees 16% surge in activity

Off-trade | New Clover data reveals a significant jump in pub and restaurant transactions compared to 2025, with activity peaking at 5pm as parade crowds moved indoors

Revenue seize contraband worth over €4 million in various operations

Off-trade | Revenue seizes over €4m in contraband, including millions of cigarettes, in nationwide intelligence-led operations

New FSAI Scientific Committee appointed

Expert View | The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has appointed a new 15-member Scientific Committee to provide expert advice on food safety and nutrition over the next five years

Giffard West Cup Cocktail Competition is back

Off-trade | Giffard has launched the 29th edition of its global cocktail competition, inviting Irish bartenders to compete for a place in the international final in France

Barflo tracks every pour in real time

Smart tap sensors compare every pour with sales instantly, helping bars detect losses early and boost profits

DAOU Vineyards and Findlater & Co. announce distribution partnership across Ireland and Northern Ireland

DAOU Vineyards, the acclaimed luxury wine estate from Paso Robles, California, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Findlater & Co., a leading force across the island of Ireland

Guinness has joined the Arctic World Archive to preserve its legacy

Selection of the Irish brand’s archives, including pioneering innovations and community impact, joined global cultural treasures in the 'sanctuary for humanity's collective achievements' in Svalbard
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