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VFI disappointed with lack of VAT and excise duty cuts in Government budget

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

Government treating hospitality sector as an “economic afterthought” – LVA

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”. 

Dublin bartender secures silver at Giffard West Cup Cocktail competition

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

Irish Pub Awards 2024 regional winners announced

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

NOffLA Irish Wine Show Star Award winners announced

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

Applications open for Food Works 2025

The ten-month programme offers expert mentorship, investor connections, and support to scale businesses locally and globally

Hidden Hearth - Ireland’s alcohol-free festival returns this October

The Hidden Hearth festival in Co Carlow offers a unique alcohol-free experience from 11-13 October, focusing on wellness and community

Ninth year of Food On The Edge 2024

With less than three weeks to go, the line up is released for Food On The Edge in Galway, 21 and 22 October.

Franciscan Well’s Docklands Series launch fourth brew in Dublin

Franciscan Well joins forces with Staropramen Smíchov Brewery from Prague to introduce the fourth Docklands Series brew
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