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One of Dublin’s most acclaimed pubs is on the market

On-trade | Peter’s Pub is regarded as one of Dublin’s most acclaimed trophy licensed premises, which has been run by Enda Keogh who is  now retiring after a lifetime of dedicated service to the trade

Coca-Cola HBC expands with acquisition of BDS Vending

On-trade | The acquisition strengthens Coca-Cola HBC’s route-to-market strategy, adding 2,000 vending machines to its portfolio

Revenue dismantle illegal cigarette factory in Co. Louth

Off-trade | Illicit cigarettes with a retail value of over €595,000 were discovered by Gardai in Kildare

Ballygally Castle marks 400 years with €485k refurbishment 

On-trade | Northern Ireland's Ballygally Castle celebrates its 400th anniversary with a major €485k renovation, set to kick off a series of events in 2025 to mark the historic milestone

Irish Whiskey Association marks international Irish Whiskey Day as industry surpasses €1 billion in exports

On-trade | rish Whiskey sales exceeded 15 million cases last year and it is now sold in 113 markets worldwide

Women in Irish Whiskey to host two events for International Women’s Day

Women in Irish Whiskey will celebrate with a Whiskey & Vinyl Night and a prestigious Industry Event highlighting women’s contributions to the whiskey sector

Mourne Dew Distillery wins IFWG award

While celebrating the best of Irish food and drink, Paula McIntyre, chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, highlights the growing threat of greenwashing in the industry, calling on consumers and regulatory bodies to be more vigilant against misleading sustainability claims

John Cashman becomes the 100th inductee into the World Whisky Hall of Fame

Powerscourt Distillery puts Wicklow on the global whiskey map with nine awards
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