Vintners' Federation of Ireland

15/10/2025

The funeral mass for former Vintners' Federation of Ireland President Paul Moynihan will take place this afternoon in Donard, Co Wicklow. We remember Paul as a hugely enthusiastic and energetic VFI member. Sincere condolences to his family and wide circle of friends and colleagues

10/10/2025

Congratulations to McDonnell’s Bar, Belmullet, named among the top 10 pubs in Ireland by The Sunday Times! 🍻 A fantastic recognition for Mayo’s pub community and the spirit of local hospitality.

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Mayo pub named among best in Ireland - news - Western People

07/10/2025

Budget Leaves Traditional Pubs Behind And Delays Vital VAT Relief 🍺

While 9% VAT rate is very welcome for pubs serving food, there is nothing in for traditional drink-only pubs. They are in urgent need of support, that's why we proposed the Draught Excise Rebate scheme

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The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has sharply criticised today’s Budget, saying it fails to deliver for the thousands of traditional pubs now fighting for survival and leaves food pubs waiting months for promised support. While the decision to cut VAT on food services from 13.5% to 9% is...

07/10/2025

Ireland already has one of Europe’s highest hospitality VAT rates. Reinstating the 9% VAT rate keeps food affordable, protects jobs and helps rural pubs stay viable. The Government must deliver in .

Jack Chambers

07/10/2025

Join us for an essential event dedicated to shaping the future of the pub industry: Your Business, Your Future, Your Forum.

📍 Location: Le Cabaret, Reardens, Cork City
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 8th October
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/vfi-future-for-pubs-forum-tickets-1540135670249?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

06/10/2025

Food-led pubs have been hammered by a 50% VAT increase since 2023. That’s on top of soaring wages, utilities and insurance. Reinstating VAT at 9% is not optional — it’s essential.
Without it, more rural pubs will close their doors.

Jack Chambers

06/10/2025

Every village deserves its pub — a place where neighbours meet, friendships grow, and traditions live on. But without action on excise duty, many of these hubs face closure. Losing them means losing part of Ireland’s social fabric.

Without decisive action in the forthcoming Budget, countless local pubs will close their doors — leaving lasting damage to Ireland’s social and economic landscape. We urge the Government to reduce excise duty and give these essential community hubs a chance to survive.

05/10/2025

Supermarkets don’t need help. Rural pubs do. The Draught Rebate Scheme is on-trade only, capped at €20k, and targeted where it matters most.

Budget 2026 is the make-or-break moment for community pubs.


https://vfipubs.ie/vfi-calls-for-urgent-budget-supports-to-save-small-rural-pubs/

Jack Chambers

04/10/2025

A typical rural pub selling 250 kegs a year would gain a lifeline under the Draught Rebate Scheme. Not a windfall — a lifeline. Enough to keep doors open, jobs protected and lights on in communities nationwide.
Government must act.

https://vfipubs.ie/vfi-calls-for-urgent-budget-supports-to-save-small-rural-pubs/

Jack Chambers

04/10/2025

Shape the future of your business at this key industry event: Your Business, Your Future, Your Forum.

📍 Location: Le Cabaret, Reardens, Cork City
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Special Feature:
Post-Budget Review – Journalist Shane Coleman in conversation with Pat Crotty, VFI CEO.
Gain insights on how the latest budget will impact the pub industry and your business strategy.

Book your place now: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/vfi-future-for-pubs-forum-tickets-1540135670249?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

03/10/2025

Rural pubs are on the brink. Rising wages, energy and insurance costs are crushing small, drink-led businesses that won’t benefit from VAT 9% relief. The solution is simple: a Draught Rebate Scheme. Targeted, fair, capped — it keeps rural pubs alive.

https://vfipubs.ie/vfi-calls-for-urgent-budget-supports-to-save-small-rural-pubs/

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