Poitín has been proving popular in its appeal to young LDA spirits drinkers seeking excitement mixed with tradition. We take a closer look at Ireland's 'white whiskey'.

The global value of beverage alcohol grew by 12% last year to reach $1.17 trillion, making up for Covid-driven value losses of 4% in 2020 according to extensive new data from London-based IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.

Anthony Foley, Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics at Dublin City University Business School, outlines the evidence.

According to a Fáilte Ireland survey released last February as many as nine in 10 hospitality businesses have problems recruiting staff, with many employers linking the shortage to a lack of training.