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LVA, VFI and Restaurants Association welcome new measures on VAT and TBESS but say challenges remain

On-trade | The LVA, the VFI and the Restaurants Association of Ireland have welcomed the new cost of living measures presented by government but said that pubs still face an uncertain future

Ukranian Obolon beer finally arrives in Ireland

Off-trade | The largest domestic Ukrainian beverage producer ‘Obolon’ has partnered with Ireland’s leading independent drinks’ distributor Barry & Fitzwilliam

Strong half year results for Irish Distillers

On-trade | Jameson remains the fastest growing Irish whiskey in the world and one of the Top 5 International whiskey brands in the world

South Dublin pub ‘Brickyard’ reopens after €300,000 investment

On-trade | South Dublin local favourite ‘Brickyard’ is set to reopen after a complete refurb-transformation and €300,000 owner investment

Prepared Consumer Foods announces Conroy as new council chair

Expert View | Kieran Conroy has been named as the new chair of the Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) Council and he will be joined by Killian Barry, managing director of Danone Ireland as vice-chair

Offices have just 10% occupancy on Fridays

Expert View | According to research published by Savills and the Dublin Chamber commerce body, offices in the main business district in the capital city have as low as a 10% occupancy rate on Fridays.

Cavan is Ireland’s most romantic county as Valentine’s Day shopping soars

Marketing | Bank of Ireland’s Valentine’s Day Spending Pulse analyses debit & credit card spend has revealed that Cavan shoppers spent 126% more this year on Valentine’s Day items than last year

Lambay Whiskey announces online art auction ‘Lambay Unearthed’

To launch Lambay Whiskey Single Malt 20 Year Old, Castle Prestige Edition, an art piece inspired by Lambay Irish Whiskey Company was commissioned with local Irish artist David Norton

The Powerscourt Distillery celebrates six major accolades already for 2023!

Wicklow’s Powerscourt Distillery is delighted with the recent awards that they say reflect the hard work and dedication of the team since it started in 2018.

Palatasty wine portfolio tasting coming to Dublin

The tasting will take place on 8 March in the Yeats & Tivoli Rooms at the Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street, Dublin 2
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