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A “token” gesture that will cost the city many jobs, is how the Galway Chamber of Commerce has characterised this week’s decision to reduce the commercial rates by one per cent.

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has slammed the proposed five per cent ESB rise estimated to cost businesses an extra €100 per month from next October, describing it as yet another hammer blow to small businesses.

With the drop-off in traditional pub drinking causing difficulties for operators in the drinks industry a new competition just launched to identify the best local in Ireland is timely.

The new drink driving legislation that passed through the Dáil this week lowering the legal alcohol limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100 ml blood, to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, will kill the pub industry according to the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland.

Shona Lanigan, representing the Kilford Arms in Kilkenny was the runner up in last Friday’s Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (“VFI”) Stars of our Bars regional final, in association with Smithwick’s, which took place at the Seven Oaks, Carlow Town.

Excitement is building as the National Rehab/Powers Whiskey Pub Quiz, in association with the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), moves onto the county finals stage. With the first round of pub quiz nights concluded, winning teams from throughout Westmeath are set to battle it out at the county final taking place on Friday November 7, in The Auld Sheebeen, Moate.

The Mayo branch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) is lending its support to a campaign that aims to promote the importance and value of supporting local businesses, produce and services and encourages active participation in local community groups.

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), in conjunction with Smithwick’s, is giving the Irish public the chance to showcase their talent in the ‘Stars of our Bars’ pub talent competition, kicking off this month at a pub near you. 

The Westmeath branch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) is lending its support to a campaign that aims to promote the importance and value of supporting local businesses, produce, and services and encourages active participation in local community groups.

Bridie Cawley from Crossmolina has been chosen as the Mayo Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) Good Neighbour of the Year 2008.