On-trade | The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland criticises the Government’s Budget for not reducing VAT or excise duty, warning of increasing pressure on the struggling pub sector

On-trade | The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has slammed the government’s treatment of the hospitality sector in Budget 2025, saying it shows they are treating hospitality as an “economic afterthought”. 

On-trade | Stefi Fletcher of Bar 1661 takes home the silver medal at the International cocktail competition, competing against mixologists from 18 countries

On-trade | All seventy regional winners will be showcased as best in class in their region and will receive a prize package of management training to help them progress their business further

Off-trade | In excess of 600 wines were submitted to the Star Award adjudication panel of NOffLA judges and each of the winning wines will be sold in NOffLA member outlets across the country and will be recognisable by distinctive Award symbols on each bottle