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 […]
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 […]
A heartfelt opinion piece in the Irish Independent by journalist Billy Keane highlighted the potential impact the new drink-driving bill would have on rural pubs. Billy grew up in his family pub in Listowel, Co […]
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 […]