Padraig Cribben

Padraig Cribben Talks About Challenges For Rural Pubs

What’s next for the publicans of rural Ireland? Hospitality Ireland talks to Padraig Cribben, CEO of the VFI, about the challenges just past, and the...

Good Friday 90-Year-Old Drinking Ban Reversal Bill Passed

The Good Friday drinking ban bill has been passed through the Seanad. The Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017 which aims to reverse the obligatory...

VFI Hires New Communications and Public Affairs Manager

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has appointed Brian Foley as its new Communications and Public Affairs Manager. Foley has 20 years&rs...

'Support Your Local' Campaign Condemns Potential Alcohol Excise Increase

Support Your Local, a campaign which works to highlight the financial and social contributions made by the Irish drinks and hospitality industry, has spoke...

Return of the Irish Pub

After several years of hardship, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel for Ireland’s pubs. John Golden takes a look at the major issues...

5,000 Extra Seasonal Pub Jobs Created

The Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI) has claimed that a record year in Irish tourism has helped create an additional 5,000 seasonal pub jobs. A sur...

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