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Cider industry calls for excise duty cuts – Drinks Ireland

Off-trade | Despite stable domestic sales, the Irish cider industry calls for a reduction in excise duties and the extension of excise relief for craft producers, as export growth helps offset challenging market conditions

Minister Burke announces €2.3m in funding for community drug services and recovery support

On-trade | The recovery funding will focus on key areas such as employment, education, housing, family support and peer-based coaching

Revenue seizes nearly €45m in illicit drugs during August 2024

On-trade | Revenue officers have confiscated nearly €45 million worth of illicit drugs throughout August 2024, pushing the total for the year to almost €170 million, marking a substantial increase from last year

Children’s Health Foundation and MiWadi launches ‘Trick or Treat for Sick Children’ campaign

On-trade | Now in its 12th year, the Children’s Health Foundation and MiWadi encourage families, schools, and communities to host Halloween parties to raise vital funds for children in need

Samhain Festival to feature 100+ food suppliers 

Marketing | The upcoming Samhain Festival, set for  7-10 November, will spotlight more than 100 local food suppliers and attract 6,000 visitors to Kells

Eat Spain Drink Spain brings Spanish gastronomy to Ireland

The festival will showcase Ireland’s top restaurants and venues from 1-19 October

Chef Network’s Open Kitchen Week returns this November

From 11-17 November, Chef Network offers aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts a rare chance to experience life in top kitchens across Northern Ireland

Beár Bia releases episode six of podcast

Hosts Dee Laffan and Oisin Davis chat with Coppinger co-owner Marc Bereen and executive chef Daniel Hannigan about the restaurant's reopening, its Irish-Mediterranean menu, and its emphasis on local spirits
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