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Alcohol Consumption In Ireland Continues To Fall, New Report Shows

Alcohol consumption in Ireland has fallen and is now 30% lower than 20 years ago, a new report from the Health Research Board has shown.

Domestic Cider Sales Grew By 3.9% In 2022, Research Shows

Domestic cider sales grew by 3.9% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a new report by Ibec trade association Drinks Ireland | Cider.

Chilean Wine Remains Most Popular Wine Sold In Ireland, Research Shows

Chilean wine remains the most popular wine sold in Ireland, holding an impressive 24.7% of the market share, according to a new report released by Ibec tra...

Irish Craft Beer Consumption Has Risen By 13.5% Since 2017

Consumption of Irish craft beer has risen by 13.5%, since 2017, a new report shows. According to research conducted by Bord Bia, there are currently 1...

PJ Rigney, Chair Of Drinks Ireland On Growing The Sector

Donna Ahern talks to PJ Rigney, chairperson, Drinks Ireland, and co-founder/owner of The Shed Distillery.

Ireland Continues To Embrace 0.0% Beer As Dry January Grows In Popularity

With Dry January becoming increasingly popular in recent years and many people taking part this month.

Drinks Ireland's Predictions For Christmas 2022

Cormac Healy, director of Drinks Ireland, talks to Maev Martin.

Sales Of Hard Seltzers Up By 46% In Ireland Last Year, As RTD Category Soars

The Ready to Drink (RTD) spirits category has emerged in Ireland in recent years, and is set to continue growing in popularity this summer, according to fi...