by Mark Murphy | Jul 3, 2020 | Supplier News
Exclusive to Aldi, Boyle’s Gin, produced by Blackwater Distillery, has picked up two gold awards at the recent Global Gin Masters 2020. The Global Gin Masters 2020, organised by The Spirits Business, finds and rewards the finest gin brands on the world stage....
by Mark Murphy | Jul 3, 2020 | Supplier News
Mash Direct, the producer of vegetable convenience dishes, says it is pausing advertising on Facebook and Instagram in protest at what it says are platforms being used to amplify racism or hate. “Effective immediately, we will be pausing our advertising with Facebook...
by FFT Team | Jul 2, 2020 | Featured, Restaurants
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has expressed ‘significant disappointment’ that tourism had not been included within an economic portfolio by the newly formed government, led by Fianna Fáile. Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants Association of...
by Averyl Quinn | Jul 2, 2020 | Featured, Pubs
An Garda Síochána and the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) have warned pubs in Dublin to ensure they are following the reopening guidelines, following reports that the ‘substantial meal’ requirement is being flouted. Under Phase 3 of the...
by Mark Murphy | Jul 2, 2020 | Restaurants
Pizza chain Milanos has announced that 14 of its Irish outlets will be open again for dine-in customers as of Thursday, 9th July. Safety measures will be implemented across the newly reopened sites including a review of the menu, social distancing and heightened...
by Mark Murphy | Jul 2, 2020 | Featured, Supplier News
Sullivan’s Brewing Company has announced the successful closing of its Series A follow-on round of investment led by investors in the United States and Europe. The company raised over $1,265,000 in proceeds in the round, including €175k in further investment from...
by Mark Murphy | Jul 2, 2020 | Featured, Pubs
Louis Fitzgerald has snapped up the iconic Tigh Neachtain pub on Galway’s Cross Street for an undisclosed sum. Mr. Fitzgerald declined to reveal how much he paid for the premises, but said that he is happy for the current tenants to continue to operate the...
by Mark Murphy | Jul 1, 2020 | Restaurants
Athlone’s Hatters’ Lane Bistro and Gertie Browne’s have reopened in line with government guidelines on social distancing, and are celebrating with a new and improved menu. The new menu will be available throughout both bar and bistro, and will also...
by FFT Team | Jul 1, 2020 | Featured, Restaurants
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has warned that the restaurant and hospitality sector will take the longest to recover of any sector if proper supports are not put in place. The last 17 weeks have had a significantly damaging impact on the restaurant and...
by Mark Murphy | Jul 1, 2020 | Hotels
The Hilton Garden Inn Custom House hotel has re-opened to the public and has become the first Irish hotel to receive the Safe to Trade hospitality industry accreditation, launched in direct response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Located on Dublin’s Custom House Quay,...
