Michael O'Donovan

Huge congratulations to Jessie Buckley on winning Best Actress at the Oscars! 🌟 Jessie’s roots remain firmly in Killarney, where her family run the @arbutushotel and Buckley’s Bar, a proud VFI member. A fantastic achievement, a proud moment for Kerry and for a family at the heart of Irish hospitality.

Great little movie about a local community in Limerick who refused to give up on the last pub in the village @Heineken youtube.com/watch?v=JYVkLZ…

Village pub rescue documentary premieres at Dublin International Film Festival #diff #pubs drinksindustryireland.ie/village-pub-re…

Belfast Telegraph… The cost of a pint... and why the money doesn't go into the pockets of publicans. Read more 👉 belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/the-cost-…

Honoured to represent @VFIpubs at the handover of the President @IHFcomms It was a pleasure to work with @michaelmagner over the past 2 years and on behalf to f the @VFIpubs we wish Matt O’Connor the very best for his tenure. Thanks to Patrick O’Donoghue and all @Gleneagle_IE

Taxi shortages aren’t just an inconvenience - they affect footfall, community life and rural viability. The CCPC report strengthens the case for reform. VFI, as a founding member of the Taxis for Ireland Coalition, is calling for a National Taxi Strategy. 👇 ccpc.ie/business/ccpc-… #TaxiReform #SupportTheTrade

Yes! rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

"Our research shows a clear preference for more choice among consumers who are not getting the service they need." Ireland needs more taxis and steps need to be taken to increase supply rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Some great @VFIpubs members on this list! independent.ie/life/travel/ir…

Hospitality Expo 26 on tomorrow and Wed in the RDS, Dublin. @VFIpubs President @michaelodono99 will be on the ‘The Future of Irish Pubs’ panel starting at midday, Tuesday 10th Feb. Promises to be a fascinating discussion Full details at hospitalityexpo.ie

Your pint 🍺 Ever wonder where the money actually goes? Here’s a really clear breakdown from @EoinMcGee on where the money actually goes! 👇 youtube.com/shorts/pAg1HOA…

My interview with Dara Bradley of the Connacht Tribune calling out Guinness / Diageo and how they are throwing Irish rural pubs, their hardworking families and staff under the bus seeing as they aren’t making as much money for them anymore 💰💰💰 @Barnacles09 @CTribune @DiageoIreland #Pubs #Ireland #Guinness #Greed #RuralIreland

Some publicans are driving customers home at closing time because of a lack of taxis in rural areas, a Dáil committee will hear today independent.ie/irish-news/pol…

@DiageoIreland has announced a 7c increase on draught prices. This increase comes at the worst possible time for publicans already squeezed by high energy, labour and inflationary costs. Read our full reaction 👉 vfipubs.ie/diageo-price-i…

Looking forward to reading this - The Irish Pub: Invention & Re-Invention

New report reveals social importance of pubs: "Pubs aren’t just economic drivers; they are hubs of social connection and shared experience" @DrinksInd_ie drinksindustryireland.ie/research-highl…

The Village Pubs of Cork: 'We need help or a huge number of pubs will close in the future...' echolive.ie/corklives/arid…

Another local hospitality business under huge costs pressure. Insurance alone went up by 20% in a sector that has seen 50% fewer claims since 2019. #NoExcuse #InsuranceReform independent.ie/irish-news/you…

“Planners are not insisting that pubs be put in. That could create problems in future in terms of loneliness and community cohesion.” irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight…

We’re excited to announce that the new issue of VFI Voice magazine is out now! This edition - proudly sponsored by Diageo and has been delivered to all VFI members. It also features six full pages of Irish Pub Awards coverage! 🏆