by Mark Murphy | Apr 29, 2021 | Featured, Pubs, Restaurants
Publicans have welcomed the announcement that pubs can open for outdoor trading from 7th June, calling it ‘an important and welcome first step’. However, the the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has also cautioned that it is a short term solution, and...
by Mark Murphy | Apr 28, 2021 | Featured, Pubs
Paul Moynihan has been named as the new Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) President. Paul, who runs a family pub in rural Wicklow, takes over from outgoing President Padraic McGann, from Monivea, Co. Galway. Paul was appointed President at the VFI AGM, which took...
by Mark Murphy | Apr 26, 2021 | Featured, Pubs
The Government risk being left behind by the public if they deny outdoor hospitality service resuming next month, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). The vintners expect the levels of outdoor socialising to grow significantly in the coming weeks as...
by Mark Murphy | Apr 26, 2021 | Pubs
Whiplash Brewing and The Big Romance bar have confirmed the postponment of the Fidelity Beer Festival to 2022. In a statement, the organisers said: “It is with great disappointment that we announce the postponement of Fidelity Beer Festival, due to take place...
by Mark Murphy | Apr 21, 2021 | Pubs
Cal Byrne from The Blind Pig has been crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2021 Ireland at the National Final. Cal will go on to represent Ireland at the fully virtual World Class Bartender of the Year Global Finals in Madrid this July, competing...
by Mark Murphy | Apr 19, 2021 | Featured, Pubs
Following the publication of Northern Ireland’s reopening plan, the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have released statements demanding that outdoor service be allowed for all hospitality venues by the end of May....
