Drinkindustries.ie Newsletter

Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 returns

Off-trade | Public nominations are now open for the 17th Irish Restaurant Awards, celebrating excellence across Ireland’s food-led hospitality sector

Revenue seize herbal cannabis worth €1,560,000 at Dublin Airport

Off-trade | Revenue officers seized €1.56m worth of herbal cannabis at Dublin Airport after a detection by drug dog Lusai

Dunville’s 21 Year Old named Irish Whiskey of the Year

Off-trade | The 12th Irish Whiskey Awards celebrated the best of Ireland’s craft spirits, with Dunville’s 21 Year Old Palo Cortado taking top honours for the second year

Revenue seize €174,400 worth of contraband

Off-trade | Revenue officers have seized contraband worth over €174,400 in intelligence-led operations across Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort

Bijou unveils the world’s first 410g lightweight flute bottle

Bijou unveils the world’s first 410g lightweight 75cl rosé bottle, cutting carbon emissions while maintaining premium quality and design

Solaris Tea achieves Certified B Corporation status

Galway-based company Solaris Tea joins a global community of businesses that meet exceptional standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency

Vodafone backs SME Growth Initiative

Vodafone Business offers SMEs a rare chance to get their brand in front of millions for the upcoming Six Nations Championship