VFI & Fáilte Ireland Launch Pub Food Workshop
Fáilte Ireland and VFI Team Up to Transform Pub Food The range and quality of pub food across the country is set to be changed thanks to a joint training initiative organised by Fáilte Ireland and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI). Launched today (27th June) by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, […]
Bar Manager’s Degree Apprenticeship to commence in 2019
Griffith College is to launch a Bar Manager’s Degree Apprenticeship in 2019. The news comes after the Apprenticeship Council of Ireland approved the course for development earlier this year. The three-year degree has been designed in partnership with the VFI, LVA and the wider industry including Diageo, Heineken and Febvre Wines. According to Michael […]
Food For Thought For Rural Pubs
Can food help keep rural pubs alive? Aidan McGrath, co-owner and chef in Ireland’s only pub with a Michelin star, certainly thinks so. The Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna was awarded a Michelin star back in October and was featured in its ‘Eating Out in Pubs Guide for 2018’. Aidan and his partner Kate Sweeney opened the pub back […]
Drogheda publicans back Fleadh with €100k sponsorship
€100k committed in major sponsorship deal by VFI Drogheda & District and Hoteliers to Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann 2018. Members of the Drogheda & District Vintners & Hoteliers and their suppliers have announced a significant sponsorship deal as part of their commitment and support for Drogheda Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018. The deal, set to […]
Irish Rugby Jersey Auction
Congratulations to VFI member, Greg Ryan from McMunn’s pun in Ballybunion, Kerry, who recently won an auction for an Irish Rugby jersey signed by the Grand Slam winning team. Greg’s winning bid of €1,900 will be donated to the Peter McVerry Trust. Many thanks to John Conran for donating the jersey.