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Irish drinks exports hit €2bn

Off-trade | Drinks exports rose 2% to €2bn in 2025, with growth across Africa, Asia and the EU despite global trade pressures

Research highlights drinks sector’s community role

Off-trade | New Drinks Ireland research shows public support for responsible drinking and the sector’s role in jobs, tourism and communities

Australia and New Zealand Tasting: sip, savour and win a trip

Off-trade | Trade buyers will sample over 350 wines at the Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting in Dublin this February

Revenue seize contraband worth nearly €140,000

Off-trade | Revenue seized contraband worth over €139,070 in operations across Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort

AIB focuses on lack of long-term financial planning for women this Nollaig na mBán

On-trade | AIB research reveals confidence barriers and a persistent pension gap as AIB offers guidance to support women’s long-term financial wellbeing

€3.4m profit for West Cork Distillers with plans for more growth in 2026

West Cork Distillers recored a pre-tax profit of €3.4m in 2024 despite a challenging period for the Irish whiskey industry

New chairperson for Drinks Ireland Spirits announced

Claire MacCarrick from Irish Distillers elected as new chairperson of Drinks Ireland Spirits

New board member for Re-turn from Independent Brewers of Ireland

Wim de Jongh takes Small Producer Representative seat on Re-turn Board
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