Publicans urged to support Ask for Angela campaign

The VFI in partnership with An Garda Síochána is encouraging all publicans to support the Ask for Angela campaign, which aims to stop sexual harassment and unwanted attention. The idea behind the campaign is that anyone feeling unsafe can approach a member of staff and ask for ‘Angela’. They will then be brought to a […]

Fáilte Ireland Launch New Food & Drink Strategy

New Fáilte Ireland Food & Drink Strategy Aims to Change Overseas Visitor Perceptions As pub food sales continue a steady climb, Fáilte Ireland has launched a new strategy to boost the relationship between tourism and the food and drinks industry. The tourism body says the industry needs to work towards changing the perception about local […]

Publicans celebrate as time called on Good Friday ban

Publicans are celebrating a change in the licensing laws that will allow pubs sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in 90 years. The Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2017 passed all stages in the Dáil with all-party support and will now be enacted in time for Good Friday 2018, which falls on 30th March. […]

VFI welcomes launch of Alliance for Insurance Reform

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed today’s launch of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, saying the initiative is badly needed in the face of the unprecedented escalation in insurance costs. According to Padraig Cribben, VFI Chief Executive, publicans have experienced substantial increases in their premiums over the past two years. He says: “VFI […]

Alliance for Insurance Reform highlights soaring costs

The VFI has welcomed today’s launch of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, saying the initiative is badly needed in the face of the unprecedented escalation in insurance costs. According to Padraig Cribben, VFI Chief Executive, publicans have experienced substantial increases in their premiums over the past two years. He says: “VFI members are facing a […]

Everything you need to know about the business of pub food

New dates have been announced for ‘The Business of Pub Food’ courses run by Blathnaid Bergin in conjunction with the VFI. The courses have run for a number of years and have received excellent feedback from VFI members who participated. The Business of Pub Food – New to the Food Business will commence on February […]

‘Ask’ campaign seeks publican support

A mental health campaign founded in Wexford is expanding nationwide and is calling for support from publicans around the country. The Ask campaign was founded by former Wexford Mayor Frank Staples in 2016.  The campaign is devised around a series of posters depicting a person taking off a mask, their “happy” face showing their true […]

Ireland’s first National Burger Festival

To celebrate the humble burger, BurgerFest 2018 is taking place on January 22nd – 29th 2018 in venues across the country.  VFI members are invited to participate in the event, which was originally held in Cork but goes nationwide this year. This innovative food festival that is designed to bring food lovers to venues across […]