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KELLYS BAR NAMED NEWSTALK BEST LOCAL 2010

30-August-2010

Kelly’s Bar, Strandhill in Sligo has been named the Newstalk Best Local 2010, in association with the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), and this Friday (3 September 2010) it will host a special live broadcast of Moncrieff from 2pm to the nation to celebrate the win.

VFI Calls for Stricter Enforcement for the Safe Sale of Alcohol

20-August-2010

Below Cost Selling of Alcohol and Distance Selling Causing Problems

In light of recent media attention, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has again called on the Government to take heed of their calls for tighter guidelines on the sale and supply of alcohol in Ireland.
 

VFI Calls on Government to Introduce Measures to Save Pub Industry

19-August-2010

Below Cost Selling of Alcohol and Expensive Rates leading to Pub Closures

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has reiterated its calls to the government to introduce measures to help save the pub industry. Recent reports show that more than 1,000 rural pubs have not renewed their licence in the last 12 months with over 550 pubs expected to close this year.
 

Latest Government Levy Another Unwanted Hammer Blow

09-August-2010

Today’s announcement by the Government and the Commission for Energy Regulation concerning plans to introduce a new levy leading to an increase in electricity prices is yet another hammer blow to small businesses, according to the CEO of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (“VFI”), Padraig Cribben.