Christmas 2016 On Trade Trading Hours
The trading hours for the On Trade for Christmas 2016 are outlined above. All of the above together with 30 minutes drinking up time. All Off-Sales must cease daily at 10.00pm. NOTE: The trading hours for Christmas Public Holidays are set out in Liquor Licensing Legislation. The Public Holiday does not transfer to the Monday […]
Pubs in Douglas have their Community at Heart
Two pubs in Douglas West, Cork City, have united to install a defibrillator for reassurance to customers and the local village. O’Sullivan’s and the South County recently had a defibrillator installed and had 12 of their key staff members specially trained in case of emergency. “Around 13 people die every day in Ireland as a […]
One in Three Publicans Report Difficulty Insuring Their Business
One in Three Publicans Report Difficulty Insuring Their Business 88% of Ireland’s publicans confirm significant increases in their insurance premiums in past two years New research conducted amongst Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) members around the country reveals the skyrocketing insurance costs faced by small businesses in Ireland, with the vast majority (88%) of publicans […]
The VFI Welcomes Scottish Ruling on Minimum Unit Pricing
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) welcomes today’s decision by Scotland’s Court of Session to grant approval to the Scottish Government to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol. The VFI hopes that this decision will encourage our own Government to introduce the same measure here along with other key measures outlined in the Public […]
Leaving Cert 2016 & Underage Drinking
Padraig Cribben, CEO, Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) is aware of the dangers associated with the misuse of alcohol by young people during the celebration of Leaving Certificate results. As a key industry stakeholder, the VFI believes it is vital to educate our young people on responsible drinking. The […]
New President for Vintners’ Federation of Ireland
Kilkenny man, Pat Crotty, took up his new role as President of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland at the National AGM held in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford Town today . Addressing the delegates at the Conference, Pat spoke of his pleasure in having the privilege in being elected President of the Federation, a privilege only […]
The Irish Pub Set to Create 17,000 Seasonal Jobs this Summer
Every summer the Irish pub already creates 12,000 seasonal jobs VFI research outlines how an additional 5,000 seasonal jobs are expected to be created this summer This means a total of 17,000 jobs are set to be created this summer Rising tourism numbers are generating this seasonal employment Publicans at the 2016 VFI AGM call […]
VFI Outline the Rising Cost of Doing Business in Ireland
Over 400 publicans from all corners of Ireland will gather at the 43rd annual conference of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) in Wexford Town from Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th May where a motion will be proposed to members on the need to engage with Government and other regulatory bodies to reduce the cost […]
Help Sought Recovering Stolen Vintage Bicycle
The VFI has been contacted by a resident in Dublin with the following call for assistance: “My husband had a vintage bicycle stolen on Wednesday 4th May, outside a house on Sandford Road, Ranelagh. As this bike is quite distinctive, we reckon we won’t see anyone cycling it around Dublin and that whoever stole it […]
Craft Beer & Cider Training
NOffLA have organised training in Craft Beer & Cider for their members. They are making the specially reduced rates available to VFI members also. Click Here to download the booking form
Disappointment with Minister for Justice’s decision on Good Friday
The representative bodies for the licensed trade, the LVA and VFI have said they are extremely disappointed with the Minister for Justice’s decision not to introduce legislation which would permit all licensed premises to serve alcohol on Good Friday this year. The Chief Executive of the LVA, Donall O’Keeffe said his members and members of […]
Reaction to Minister’s decision on Good Friday
#AboutTime Statement by the Licensed Vintners Association and Vintners Federation of Ireland The representative bodies for the licensed trade, the LVA and VFI have said they are extremely disappointed with the Minister for Justice’s decision not to introduce legislation which would permit all licensed premises to serve alcohol on Good Friday this year. The Chief […]
It’s now time to remove archaic Good Friday law
Publicans have described the law prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Good Friday as an archaic and discriminatory law which has no place in a modern country. The two main representative groups, Vintners Federation of Ireland (Outside Dublin) and the Licensed Vintners Association (Dublin publicans) have called on the Government to immediately introduce legislation to […]