Irish alcohol excise duty ranks second highest in Europe
Ireland has the second highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe, behind Finland. Wine excise…
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Dublin’s rooftop restaurant DÍON shortlisted for restaurant and bar design awards
DÍON shortlisted in Global Rooftop category of Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2026 One of…
Applegreen reveals plans to open service area at Ball of Naas creating 150 jobs
€15m service area and EV hub at Naas Ball, Junction 9 M7 150 jobs to…
Michelin-starred Spencer Metzger to headline Leadership Lunch at Hospitality Exchange 2026
Michelin-starred chef Spencer Metzger will headline the Leadership Lunch at Hospitality Exchange 2026 and host…
Irish Whiskey Exports to EU rise by 21.5pc over four years
Irish Whiskey EU exports up 21.5pc over four years Greece exports up 88pc; Italy up…
Sally Mac’s Irish Pub and Kitchen opens on Larry Murphy’s site on Dublin’s Baggot Street
Sally Mac’s Irish Pub and Kitchen opens September 1, 2026 Venue takes over landmark 1820s…
McDonald’s opens new Thurles restaurant creating 90 Jobs
McDonald’s opened a new €5.6m restaurant in Thurles on 19 August 2026. The restaurant created…
Dublin Café Two Pups Fairview extends opening to evenings
Two Pups Fairview has expanded its hours to include evening service. The evening wine bar…
KEY takeaways from Taste of Kildare festival 2026 at Naas racecourse
are shuttle buses, food trucks, an expanded children’s play area and the Calor demonstration kitchen,…
Up on the ROOF: How Dublin is catching up with the international trend for sky bars
Dublin has long been defined by its street-level pub culture, where dark wood, traditional music…
RTÉ Documentary to celebrate Euro-Toques Ireland’s 40th anniversary
Filming for the RTÉ documentary took place at Ballymaloe House Hotel in August 2026 during…
Chipeen heads to New York for pop-up at mór fest
Chipeen heads to New York for Mór Fest at Tara Mór near Madison Square Garden…
RECORD attendance over two days of Taste of Kildare festival at Naas racecourse
More than 10,000 visitors flocked to Naas Racecourse for the Taste of Kildare food and…
Restaurants Association of Ireland Benevolent Fund launches WSET Ireland bursary
Up to 20 hospitality professionals receive free WSET Level 1 and Level 2 training Programme…
Maxol Invests €2.6m in Dooradoyle with new Burger King
Maxol has announced a €2.6m investment to rebuild its Dooradoyle service station in County Limerick.…
CELEBRATION: Mayo pub spending rises 210pc following All-Ireland football championship victory – AIB analytics
Pub spending in County Mayo rose by 210pc over the three days following the All-Ireland…
Beloved Limerick pub Costello’s Tavern set to reopen after six-and-a-half years
Costello’s Tavern closed in March 2020 and will reopen autumn 2026 Venue has been a…
Supermac’s secures trademark victory against McDonald’s in England
UKIPO has ruled Supermac’s name and logo can be registered in the UK McDonald’s opposition…
MEET Lewis Barker: NEW executive chef appointed to Castlemartyr’s two-star Terre restaurant
Lewis Barker appointed Executive Chef at two-Michelin-starred Terre Barker relocated from Singapore where he was…
Europe’s biggest BBQ food festival returns to Dublin next week
Big Grill returns to Herbert Park Dublin from 13th-16th August Over 45 vendors serving 50+…
Record 3,000 entries for Blas na hÉireann awards as 414 finalists announced
Blas na hÉireann has announced over 3,000 finalists across 200 categories for 2026 Dublin leads…
Alcohol consumption in Ireland continues downward trend, 35pc below peak – DIGI
Per capita alcohol consumption by Irish adults fell again last year, extending a consistent decline…
Wexford home preserves wins second consecutive 3-star great taste award
Wexford Home Preserves won its second consecutive 3-Star Great Taste Award for Blackcurrant Jam. The…
American Chamber Ireland partners with Aer Lingus College Football Classic
The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham Ireland) has officially partnered with the Aer Lingus…
House Dublin relaunches late night weekend openings
House Dublin has officially relaunched its famous late night weekends, welcoming guests until 2.30 in…
WineCONNECT Dublin to take place 27 October
WineCONNECT Dublin takes place on 27 October at Smock Alley Theatre. Tim Atkin MW is…
Two thirds of Irish diners have reduced eating out frequency due to cost – First Table research
New research from First Table reveals that 63pc of Irish adults have reduced dining out…
Aramark Ireland celebrates Daniel O’Brien’s Special Olympics success
Daniel O’Brien won three medals at the 2026 Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games. He won…
Profits at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud up 6pc to €124,563
Profits at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud up 6pc to €124,563. The celebrated Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in…
Carton House appoints Adare Manor’s Killian Bowen as new head chef of Michelin starred Morrison Room
Carton House, a Fairmont Hotel, has appointed the Adar Manor’s Killian Bowen as head chef…
More details released of Cork on a Fork Fest 2026
Cork on a Fork Fest revealed new events for 12-16 August 2026. The Pembroke Street…
Rake’s Café Bar launches sound of cocktails
Rake’s Café Bar launched The Sound of Cocktails, pairing ten cocktails with playlists. Each drink…
Two Shores launches new Paladar Mezcal Cask Finish Irish Rum
The Two Shores x Paladar 10 Year Old Mezcal Cask Finish Irish Rum is a…
Ballymaloe Foods achieves certified B corporation status
Ballymaloe Foods has attained Certified B Corporation status, recognising its commitment to social and environmental…
Uber in advanced talks to acquire Delivery Hero in €12.5bn deal
Uber is paying roughly €41 per share for Delivery Hero The deal values Delivery Hero…
Staffing shortages across Ireland’s hospitality sector reach critical juncture
Staffing shortages across Ireland’s hospitality sector have reached a critical juncture, with food-led hospitality losing…
Sheen Falls earns Michelin Guide recommendation to bring total in ireland to 127
The Falls Restaurant at the five-star Sheen Falls Lodge hotel in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, has…
HERE is the FOUR-point action for hospitality business as 9pc VAT rate returns
Hospitality and tourism operators across Ireland are being reminded to update systems withf the return…
Dave’s Hot Chicken enters Irish market with outlet on Dublin’s Dame Street
The Dublin flagship sits at One Central Plaza, Dame Street. The opening generated 40 new…
‘An incredible natural pantry’ – Dunluce Lodge’s Stephen Holland named NI Chef of the Year.
Stephen Holland has been awarded Chef of the Year at the LCN Awards 2026. The…