Ireland’s drinks industry recommends five-point Brexit plan to Government
Representing Ireland’s drinks and hospitality industry, including the VFI, the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has recommended a five-point Brexit plan to the Government ahead of Budget 2018, which includes a policy to establish regional Brexit hubs to provide support for rural drinks and hospitality businesses and a 15 percent reduction in excise tax. […]
Brexit & Our Pubs… Reduce Excise Now!
A recent report carried out by The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) highlighted concerns over the decreasing number of British tourists visiting Ireland. With the uncertainty of Brexit and the potential damage it may cause the drinks industry, DIGI are now seeking a reduction in alcohol excise tax in Budget 2018 as part of […]
Irish Pub Awards announce Connaught Champions
Some of Connaught’s finest pubs are celebrating after coming out on top at the Irish Pub Awards 2017 regional final, which took place in Maxwell’s Bar, Claremorris, Co. Mayo last night (Tuesday, 26th September 2017). They will now go forward to the National Awards Ceremony on 8th November. The winners in the Connaught Region are:: […]
Clare scoops four Regional Irish Pub Awards
County Clare was celebrating last night after four of its pubs took home regional awards at the Irish Pub Awards South West finals, which took place in Cuchullainn Pub, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. They will now go forward to the National Awards Ceremony on 8th November. The Clare winners were the Roadside Tavern, Lisdoonvarna, Fanny O’Dea’s, Ennis, Moroney’s Bar, Ennis […]
“Recession still alive in rural Ireland”
VFI Publican Alan Gielty spoke to Independent.ie about the difficulties publicans are facing in rural Ireland. Alan is the owner of Gielty’s Bar and Restaurant in the village of Dooagh, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Alan recognises the recession may be over on the mainland but rural Ireland have yet to reap the benefits. “The recession […]
Irish Pub Awards – Cork winners revealed
Some of Cork’s finest pubs are celebrating after coming out on top at the Irish Pub Awards 2017 regional final, which took place in The East Village Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, Douglas, Co Cork last night (Monday 18th September 2017). They will now go forward to the National Awards Ceremony on 8th November. The winners […]
DIGI Report: Contribution Of Drinks Industry To Tourism
The latest report commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) and authored by DCU economist Anthony Foley takes a look at the contribution of the pub and drinks industry to tourism. Post-Brexit we could see a significant drop in the number of British tourists visiting Ireland which could impact the Irish economy by […]
DIGI Report: Contribution Of Drinks Industry To Tourism
The latest report commissioned by Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) and authored by DCU economist Anthony Foley takes a look at the contribution of the pub and drinks industry to tourism. Post-Brexit we could see a significant drop in the number of British tourists visiting Ireland which could impact the Irish economy by a […]