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Fáilte Ireland Downplays the Affect Alcohol Prices Have on Tourism

A representative of Fáilte Ireland has dismissed the hospitality industry's claim that alcohol prices are negatively affecting tourism. Paul...

RAI Search for Ireland's Ultimate Foodie Town

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) have launched the search for Ireland’s premier foodie destination. The ‘Foodie Towns 2015&rsquo...

New Cookery Course Aims to Tackle Chef Shortage

A new chef training course will be launched by the School of Food initiative in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, in a bid to help the high demand for chefs in Ire...

Ireland Stays On Course For Record Tourist Numbers

Irish tourism remains on course for a record year in terms of visitors to the island, according the latest CSO figures. Ireland experienced an incr...

RAI Calls on Government to Tackle Chef Shortage 'Crisis'

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has urged the Minister for Education to act on the shortage of chefs in Ireland, which it says has reached "cri...

Dublin Restaurateurs Criticise 'Sunshine Tax'

Dublin restaurant owners are calling for a change in the tax system for outdoor seating, which the Restaurant Association of Ireland has called a "dou...