Hospitality services contribute €10.5bn to the Irish economy – CSO
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office The total supply of hospitality services in…
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Sysco opens Limerick hub after €2.6m refreshment
Mark Lee CEO of Sysco, Elizabeth Ubell, iMinister Patrick O’Donovan, Tom Ruddle, and Shannan Horner…
Seventy regional winners announced for Irish Pub Awards
John Clendennen Seventy regional winners have been announced as best in class in their region…
‘A sensory appreciation of Irish oysters’ – Sligo Oyster Experience revels in new award
Aisling Kelly Hunter Sligo Oyster Experience, founded by Aisling Kelly Hunter, won the Seafood Innovation…
‘I have seen coffee shops & restaurants opening as well’ – Minister Peter Burke defends 13.5pc VAT decision
Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise The Minister for Enterprise, Peter Burke, defended the Government’s decision…
‘Whichever manifesto has the 9pc in it, I’m sure our members will vote for that’ – Adrian Cummins
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association Adrian Cummins of the restaurants Association says that…
Hospitality industry admits defeat on 9pc VAT campaign
Jack Chambers The Budget for 2025, to be announced starting 13.00 today, is unlikely to…
England introduces new law banning restaurants from withholding tips from staf
Keir Starmer A new law banning restaurants from withholding tips from staff will takes effect…
WATCH Economist Jim Power: ‘Dept of Finance officials were ALWAYS against the 9pc VAT rate’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLjDiV_Fjk
New chef at Dupont Circle hotel launches Sunday supper
Mark Payne GM of the Dupont Circle The Pembroke in Washington DC’s Irish owned Dupont…
Distillers’ Fair returns to The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Susan Morrison CEO Scotch Whisky Experience The Gold Tour Distillers’ Fair returns to The Scotch…
Drinks industry wants excise reduction of 15pc in Budget
Kathryn D’Arcy Chair of DIGI The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) is advocating for…
Drogheda’s Listoke Distillery & Gin School to close after eight years
Sarah McAvinchey Drogheda’s Listoke Distillery & Gin School has officially closed after eight years, primarily…
Five sector organisations urge Government to address hospitality crisis
Michael Magner president of the IHF Five hospitality sector organisations have urged the Government to…
Three Wagamama restaurants in Dublin to close
Paddy McKillen Junior Three Wagamama restaurants in Dublin have closed following the appointment of joint…
The mystery of the murder of Bunratty folk park chef in 1984
Patrick Ryan murdered in 1984 The body of Patrick Nugent, who died in 1984 under…
Thousands attend Taste of Kildare at Naas racecourse
Dee Laffan, Linda Mulryan-Condron, Aine Mangan of Kildare Tourism and Derry Clarke, Taste of Kildare…
Jack and Theo Kirwan to open latest Sprout restaurant in Cork
Jack and Theo Kirwan Sprout & Co, a popular Irish restaurant brand known for healthy…
MICE buyers from England among guests as three day Taste of Kildare festival opens in Naas
Aine Mangan and Eoghan Corry at the launch of Taste of Kildare Twelve MICE buyers…
Taste of Kildare opens at Naas Racecourse tonight and runs until Sunday
Aine Mangan of Kildare tourism The Taste of Kildare Festival opens tonight at Naas Racecourse…
JJ Hough’s pub turf fire in Banagher generates 2,400 supportive comments on social media
The dispute that arose when JJ Hough’s Singing Pub in Banagher shared a picture of…
WRC reports 542 contraventions of the tips and gratuities act
Audrey Cahill director of the Workplace Relations Commission The number of violations of the Payment…
Meet Grace O’Shaughnessy new CEO of commercial catering solutions supplier Brodericks
Grace O’Shaughnessy Brodericks commercial catering solutions supplier has appointed Grace O’Shaughnessy as its new Chief…
Little Pyg from Dublin wins 15th best pizza in the world at Naples awards ceremony
Dublin’s Little Pyg restaurant represented Ireland at the prestigious World Pizza Awards held in Naples,…
Dublin’s Eat the Streets Festival scheduled for Richmond Barracks Sept 14
Barry Rogers, Head of Dublin City Tourism Unit The ‘Eat the Streets Festival’ hosted by…
Jameson Black Barrel announces winners of bartender series 2024
Three winners, Vladimir Reitenbakh, Josh Black, and Rohan Matmary, were announced at the Jameson Black…
Meet Tommy Butler, new executive chef at Johnstown Estate in Enfield
Tommy Butler, a Cork native with over 25 years of hospitality experience, has been appointed…
Winners at the 2024 Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards
John Walsh, Commercial Director (ABP), Kristina Campion, Marketing Manager (ABP), Eleanor Russell, Category Manager (Sysco)…
WATCH: The Wall Street Journal looks at America’s taxes & tips dilemma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAvq2EZvBtk
350 finalists ready up for Blas na hÉireann food awards
Artie Clifford, Chairperson Blas na hÉireann Over 350 finalists have been announced for the Blas…
Eir to sponsor talk stage at Taste of Kildare festival of food & drink, September 20-22
Aine Mangan of Kildare tourism Eir has been announced as the sponsor of the Talk…
Bórd Bia National Organic Awards 2024 features 19 producers across seven categories
Adam Hannon of Bord Bia Bord Bia has announced the shortlist for the National Organic…
Lawlor’s of Naas to participate in 2024 Taste of Kildare at Naas Racecourse September 20-22
Lawlor’s of Naas will be participating in the 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival at Naas…
Meet Dermot Fetton new F&B Director at Ashford Castle
Dermot Fetton F&B director Ashford Castle.jpg Ashford Castle has appointed Dermot Fetton as the new…
Waiter awarded €7,000 in WRC over €5,000 in withheld tips
Audrey Cahill director of the Workplace Relations Commission A waiter has been awarded €7,000 after…
GALLERY: Taste of Kildare 2024
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Kevin Dundon to headline Kilanerin Food & Heritage Festival September 14-15
Kevin Dundon Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon will headline the Kilanerin Food and Heritage Festival on…
114 pubs are closing each year – Drinks Industry Group of Ireland
Tony Foley of UCC, author of the report A report from the Drinks Industry Group…
An Bord Pleanála hears that bar extension to Clarence hotel ‘will close’ if retention refused
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála is considering an appeal by Keywell…
Twelve top chefs sign up for 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival Sept 20-24 at Naas Racecourse
Chef Derry Clarke from The Club at Goffs and Chef Natalie Collins from The Japanese…