VFI Regional workshops to tackle insurance

The VFI in partnership with local Federations would like to invite VFI members to our inaugural regional workshops. With the pressures on running businesses increasing at an ever alarming rate, now more than ever you need to ensure your pub is protected from these most difficult challenges. This VFI workshop will tackle the following major […]

Publicans gather in Athlone for VFI AGM 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The VFI held it’s AGM on Tuesday 9th May 2017 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. A full report on the proceedings will be available shortly but in the meantime here are a selection of images from the day:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery images=”4701,4700,4699,4698,4697,4696,4695,4694,4693,4692,4691,4690,4689,4688,4687,4686,4680,4678,4707,4706,4705,4704,4679,4716″ type=”image_grid”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Survey 2017

Pubs of Ireland Survey 2017 The VFI recently undertook a major consumer survey to gauge sentiment around the Irish pub amongst locals and tourists. Over 1,500 people took part in the survey and the results reveal some fascinating insights about what people think about pubs and pub culture. Over the coming weeks we’ll be taking […]

VFI survey reveals 88% of people say pub heritage worth preserving

  New research reveals over 50% of the population visit the pub at least once a week, while as a nation we retain a deep affinity for the Irish pub as a social hub at the heart of local communities. The findings are revealed as 400 publicans from all corners of Ireland will gather at […]