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Wrights Café Bar to permanently close its doors 

On-trade | The popular late-night venue, a staple in the Swords community, will shut its doors for good after ringing in the New Year

Hospitality inflation drops to 2.2% in October 

On-trade | Inflation in hospitality has declined for the 16th consecutive month, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ

Heineken 0.0% draught to expand to 3,000 pubs by end of year

On-trade | Heineken 0.0% currently holds a 48% Total Market Volume Share of the Non-Alcoholic category

23 December was most lucrative day for pubs last Christmas

On-trade | 23rd December on course to be the busiest day for grocery shopping, with spending in supermarkets on that day 66% higher than the previous week in 2023

Former rugby internationals among investors in Changing Times Brewery

On-trade | The rugby players investment is though their involvement with Grand Slam Bars and all the pubs involved are equal shareholders in the brewery

Happy Christmas from all of us at Drinks Industry Ireland

With the busiest weekend of the year incoming, we hope the Christmas season is a good one for all

Revenue seize over €672k worth of contraband

Drugs, counterfeit goods, and untaxed products among the significant seizures made across Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Church Café Bar

Ring in 2025 at one of Dublin’s most unique venues with dinner, drinks, and dazzling entertainment, starting from just €75 per person
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