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Rural pubs are more than just watering holes—they’re pillars of the community. Newstalk’s Pat Kenny recently explored the challenges and importance of the rural pub sector, featuring an interview with VFI CEO Pat Crotty. Please Listen ! Check it out here:

“A lot of country folk, no matter where they come from – Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Tipperary - they're very comfortable coming in here" - great write-up of The Castle Inn, pub owned by VFI President Michael O'Donovan independent.ie/regionals/cork…

Limerick is calling! The VFI AGM takes place from May 12–14 in the heart of this vibrant city. With a full programme of events and key trade discussions—it’s a must-attend gathering for VFI members across Ireland.

‘Tackle boom-time legal costs as recommended by Troika to reduce insurance premiums, minister says’ #NoTo17% #InsuranceReform businesspost.ie/article/tackle…

Listen to VFI CEO Pat Crotty and publican Bo Allen discuss the price of a pint on the Pat Kenny Newstalk . Reality of how much Sky Sports costs a publican shocks the reporter! goloudplayer.com/episodes/the-c…

Entries for this year’s Irish Pub Awards are now open -irishpubawards.ie Here’s a short video about last year’s national winner, Malzard’s of Stoneyford, Kilkenny – reinventing what the traditional pub offers its customers. youtube.com/watch?v=WBveQa… VFI

Ahead of this week's VFI AGM in LimerickCityVFI here is our President Michael O'Donovan writing in the Irish Examiner about the realities facing rural pubs irishexaminer.com/business/econo…

Ahead of today's VFI AGM in Limerick, we're calling for a 40% excise rebate to help rural pubs stay in business vfipubs.ie/save-our-rural…

VFI call for ‘pints’ tax rebate to save rural pubs drinksindustryireland.ie/save-our-rural…

Tune into the Tonight Show tonight 10pm where Jason from TheGlydeInn talks about the challenges of running a rural pub #louthchat Deric VFI Fáilte Ireland TonightVMTV Virgin Media News

Almost 1/3 of the cost of your pint goes straight to excise duty. This is a staggering tax burden. Every year, 150 pubs shut their doors for good. A tax rebate on excise duty is needed to safeguard rural pubs. VFI

What a way to wrap our VFI conference in Limerick tonight. The great Pat Fitz performing John Moran, Mayor of Limerick Cork Publicans

As a busy week in Limerick draws to a close, thanks to VFI members from across Ireland who attended our AGM. Key issues, such as excise rebate, taxi shortages and promoting the pub sector were all debated. While challenges remain, great to see so many engaged members come

The Vintners Federation of Ireland VFI is calling for a 40% rebate on the excise charged to draught products sold in pubs. hospitalityireland.com/pub-bar-nightc… #pubs #bar #vinters #publicans

Thanks to Marcus O'Laoire Square for a really interesting Webinar this morning VFI Cork Publicans Pat Crotty

“The insurance industry in Ireland is overwhelmingly prohibitive for businesses, with soaring premiums adding to a multitude of unsustainable costs.” Jean McCabe, CEO, Retail Excellence Ireland (How can Govt raise awards in the current environment???) independent.ie/business/overw…

"Rural Ireland has endured huge changes in recent years with the loss of post offices, local shops and creameries. We need to keep the remaining pubs open to keep these communities alive and viable into the future" independent.ie/regionals/cork…

The May/June issue is out now. We talk to Anthony Morrison of Christy’s, Kilkenny about his thriving pub. Rick LeVert of Kinnegar Brewing on moving to Donegal & starting his own beer business & Michael O’Donovan, VFI on his ideas for the trade. Read here drinksindustryireland.ie/drinks-industr…

If you don’t want to see car and liability insurance premiums skyrocket then like and share this message. The Govt. is about to increase personal injury awards that are already the highest in the EU by 17% Higher awards = higher premiums which people just can’t afford #NoTo17%

Our president Michael O'Donovan will appear on this evening's Drivetime RTE to discuss the future for rural pubs