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Responsible Vaping Ireland warns that proposed vape ban could increase smoking rates

Off-trade | Bypassing of due process to rush in new laws risks devastating small businesses and driving adults back to smoking, warns Ireland’s leading trade association for vape retailers

Favourit inspires young chefs

On-trade | Winners of Favourit’s £2,000 bursary revealed at special event

Rye River Brewing Company secures renewable electricity from Kerry wind farm

Marketing | Rye River Brewing Company is leading the charge for sustainability in the craft beer industry in Ireland

Shortlist for this year’s Best Cocktail Experience competition announced

Off-trade | The theme for this year’s competition, which took place on Monday and Tuesday at the Dublin Bar Academy, was “Sips and Sounds”, inspired by songs ranging from Galway Girl to Viva Las Vegas

The Odeon Bar goes on market for €6.5 million

Off-trade | The building was used as offices until Paul Keavney obtained the property and opted to develop it

Sazerac Company introduces Hawk’s Rock Distillery

Steeped in County Sligo, Ireland, Hawk’s Rock represents the rebranding of Lough Gill Distillery, which was acquired by the spirits leader in 2022

Black Tower introduce new-look summer wines

With television being a cornerstone of social life in the ‘80s, Black Tower expresses a note of nostalgia with a modern twist and celebrates sofa socialisation from this iconic decade through its relaunch

Donegal’s Redcastle Hotel crowned Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Redcastle Hotel celebrate Yes Chef award as it launches summer 2025 menu
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