The Irish Bartender Issue 5 by Jane O'Sullivan

NEWS

Issue 5 September 2009

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Do you sell or intend to sell tobacco products by retail? You must register with the Office of Tobacco Control. Section 37 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts, 2002 and 2004, provides for the establishment and maintenance by the Office of Tobacco Control of a register of all persons who carry on in whole or part the business of selling tobacco products by retail. What does this mean for Retailers?

• If you sell or intend to sell tobacco products by retail whether over the counter or from a selfservice vending machine you must register with the Office of Tobacco Control (OTC).

• A person who, prior to 1 July 2009, carries on the business of selling tobacco products by retail must apply to register with the OTC between 1 July and 1 October 2009.

• A person who proposes to commence the business of selling tobacco products by retail from 1 July 2009 must register with the OTC before they can sell tobacco products.

• In relation to self-service vending machines, both the owner of the self-service vending

machine(s) and the holder of a license for the sale of alcohol for a licensed premises or the person entered in the register of clubs in which the machine is located must register. Tobacco products can only be sold when both parties have registered and are entered on the register.

To register online visit: www.tobaccoregister.ie or lo-call 1890 333 100 To keep the register up to date you are required to notify the OTC of any change in particulars.

All retailers wishing to sell tobacco products must register with the OTC. It’s the law.

Download “Guidance for those selling Tobacco Products” at www.tobaccoregister.ie

C O N T E N T S THE LAUNCH OF A NEW NIGHTCLUB is always a much anticipated event, however, Issue 5 September 2009

2 Bar News

News from Ireland’s bar industry

6 Raising the Bar

Irish Bartender creates the perfect cocktail menu

14 Electric Picnic

Darragh Keogh takes in the sights at B-Live

the launch of the Wright Venue – purpose built in the middle of a business park beside Dublin airport - was always going to be cause for some consternation. Why would anyone travel so far off the main strip? Would the crowd return, week in, week out? Would the owners see a return on the reported €38m they’d sunk into the place? And most of all, would it succeed? After Irish Bartender’s night out spent experiencing all that the WV has to offer – and more – we can confirm that the answer to the above questions is a resounding, ‘yes’. Owner Michael Wright is entirely on the money with his new venture, and with plans to expand into the Dublin city pub scene, we’re quietly confident of his further success. As well as reviews and news from around the country, this month we asked our friends at the Bank Bar and Restaurant to help us create the perfect cocktail menu. While cocktails haven’t had the best reputation in Ireland over the years, bar owners nationwide are starting to realise that cocktails can be impressive revenue generators – and therefore can’t be ignored. Check out how to make the perfect cocktail (pg6). Each month, Irish Bartender is distributed to pubs, wine bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in Dublin, Wicklow, Cork, Galway and Kilkenny. You can also pick us up at Musgraves Cash & Carry, nationwide.

18 What Would My Mama Do?

Pixie Lott and friends at the Wright Venue

22 Wine Cellar

Specially selected quarter bottles from around the world

26 Something

for the Weekend

Reviews and recommendations

30 Beautifully Bespoke Affordable furniture for the hospitality industry

34 Events

Events in your town

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NO H EW USE POUR

Cassidy Wines take on Gallo

Cassidy Wines recently announced they are taking over the distribution of the entire Gallo portfolio from August 2009 including the Turning Leaf, Gallo Family Vineyards and Redwood Creek ranges. These wines will join Rancho Zabaco and Carlo Rossi which Cassidy Wines has been distributing for the past 5 years. One of the best known names in the wine world, Gallo is also one of the top selling Californian brands on the Irish market. As part of the new distribution agreement Cassidy Wines have appointed a brand manager to coordinate and manage the Gallo portfolio. Colin Clarke

joins Cassidy Wines in the newly created position from Allied Drinks where he worked for three years as national accounts manager. Cassidy Wines commenced trading in 1977 as a supplier of wines to the retail trade in Ireland. Now in its 32nd year of trading, the continued success of the company has been the its ability to respond to the demanding needs of an ever evolving market place. The new Gallo ranges join a portfolio which includes leading brands like Oyster Bay, Yalumba, Viña Errazuriz, Marqués de Cáceres and Candido as well as prestigious boutique names such as Gaja and Henschke.

Raise a glass to Arthur with Guinness and Hurling! As well as marking the 250 year anniversary of the signing of the lease on the famous St James’ Gate Brewery, 2009 also marks the 125 years since the GAA was first established. In honour of these significant milestones, Guinness and the GAA have teamed up to offer 250 lucky hurling fans tickets to the All Ireland Senior Final on Sunday, 6th September. In this unique giveaway, the winning fans from each county will be invited to bring along four friends as special guests of Guinness on All Ireland Hurling Sunday. The lucky fans will enjoy pre-match hospitality at the Guinness Storehouse before being transported to Croke Park for the start of the match. Guinness is a proud sponsor of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship and is committed to celebrating all that is great about hurling. All competition details are available on the dedicated Guinness Hurling website www.guinness.com and on www.todayfm/thelastword.

Edward Dillon and Foster’s Edward Dillon & Co. Ltd. and Foster’s EMEA Limited are pleased to announce the renewal of their distribution agreement for Wolf Blass, Rosemount, Penfolds and Yellowglen brands in the Republic of Ireland. Foster’s global strategy for Lindemans includes the extension of the brand into Chile and South Africa. Edward Dillon have, in view of existing commitments to their current Chilean and South African partners, elected to resign the distribution of Lindemans with effect from 31st December 2009. Edward Dillon, Ireland’s leading importer of premium brands of spirits and wines, was established in 1867. The company distributes Hennessy, Bacardi, Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Moet & Chandon, Wolf Blass, Rosemount, Lindemans, Penfolds, Carmen and Nederburg. It is owned by Moet Hennessy, Bacardi Martini and Brown Forman. Foster’s produces, distributes and markets premium wine brands including Wolf Blass, Lindemans, Penfolds and Rosemount from Australia, Beringer from California and Gabbiano from Italy.

VFI Proposed Changes With the news that 4,800 pub industry jobs were lost in the last 12 months, The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) recently commissioned independent research of its membership by leading market researchers Ask Chili to ascertain the current situation in the Irish pub trade. Following on from the survey, the VFI has several recommendations to save Irish pubs which include reduce VAT rates from 21.5% to 15% and from 13.5% to 10%; appoint an ombudsman to ensure financial institutions are operating fairly and transparently in offering credit facilities to SMEs; reduce local authority commercial and water rates; extend the recently announced initiatives and incentives to encourage employment in the manufacturing sector to the hospitality sector; ensure that the current blood alcohol levels permissible for drivers be kept at 80mgs and not reduced, as the VFI feel this proposed move will have no effect on road fatalities and is likely to lead to further pub closures and job losses in rural areas. 2

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World’s Top-valued Premium Gin Bombay Sapphire gin, already the fastest growing of the major premium gin brands, is now also the world’s number one premium gin by value, commanding 31.7 per cent share by value within the premium gin category, as reported by IWSR. Bombay Sapphire has nearly tripled in size in the 10 years since Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, acquired the premium gin. This rate of growth under Bacardi ownership is a testament to the Company’s strategic focus on acquiring premium and super premium brands and respecting brands’ heritage, authenticity and superior quality. Bacardi has ensured that Bombay Sapphire has global consistency in marketing and imagery across the more than 120 markets where it is sold. Most recently, the brand embarked on a global roll out of its highly successful U.S. campaign to promote the Bombay Sapphire Collins - a modern twist on the classic cocktail featuring fresh lemons and sugar. www.bombaysapphire.com

GUINNESS

ARTHUR’S DAY - SEPTEMBER 24TH - 17:59

ON ARTHUR’S DAY, YOUR PUB IS THE PlAcE TO BE. INvITE YOUR cUSTOMERS AlONG AND jOIN THE cElEBRATIONS. 5 | September 2009

Guinness & Co. is a trading name of Diageo Ireland. The GUINNESS word and associated logos are trade marks. © Guinness & Co. 2009.

HOUSE POUR

Edward Dillon Restaurant of the Year Awards Now in their 9th year, the Food & Wine Magazine Edward Dillon Restaurant of the Year Awards are recognised as the most influential and authoritative culinary awards in Ireland. Taking place at the Mansion House, Dublin, in August last, Sunil Ghai, the Executive Chef of Ananda Restaurant, was named as the Veuve Clicquot Chef of the Year while Chapter One Restaurant was crowned Penfolds Restaurant of the Year. Other winners on the night were: John and Francis Brennan from The Park Hotel, in Kenmare, County Kerry and Michael Deane of Deanes in Belfast; the Brennans were honoured for their outstanding contribution to Ireland’s hospitality industry, while Michael Deane was praised for his consistent pursuit of the highest culinary standards. Deane’s restaurant has maintained its Michelin star for the past thirteen years.

Sunil Ghai from Ananda restaurant and Caroline Sleiman of Edward Dillon

Barry Costello of Edward Dillon with Ross Lewis and Martin Corbett of Chapter One

Arthur’s Day Line Up Revealed! Tickets for Arthur’s Day 250th anniversary celebrations went on sale recently at the affordable price of €17.59 for the studio venues and €9 for the Dublinbased pubs. Proceeds from all ticket sales will be donated to the Arthur Guinness Fund. Those lucky enough to get their hands on tickets to one of the four studio venues (Tripod, Vicar St, Whelan’s and The Academy) will enjoy amazing international and Irish acts, while the pub ticket winners will experience well known faces in the intimate

surroundings of a traditional Dublin pub (including Oliver St John Gogarty’s, O’Donoghues, Mulligans and The Palace Bar. The confirmed artist line up for the four studio venues includes; at Vicar Street; Sugababes, Razorlight, Black Swan Effect, Reverand and the Maker, The Blizzards; at The Academy; The Kooks, Richard Hawley, Imelda May, at Tripod; Calvin Harris, Jamie Cullum, Soul 11 Soul with Caron Wheeler, Republic of Loose, Mongrel; at Whelan’s; David Gray, The Enemy, The Wombats, The Undertones, Lisa Hannigan, Hot Rats(Supergrass).

www.guinness.com

Trade in Illicit Cigarettes Grows Effective from the 1 August 2009, Gallaher (Dublin) Ltd. officially began trading in Ireland as Japan Tobacco International (JTI). This final stage of integration comes two years after the successful acquisition and integration of Gallaher by JTI, which established JTI as the third largest tobacco company in the world. Based in Dublin for 41 years, then Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, first opened the Gallaher factory and headquarters in 1968. As part of their integration plan, JTI intend focusing on the fight against the growing problem of illicit trade of cigarettes in Ireland, which is estimated to cost the exchequer €500m annually in lost revenue. In 2008 alone, the illicit trade also cost legitimate retailers €487m in lost turnover and a further €358m in cross purchases lost.

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NEWS

The SMIRNOFF and SMIRNOFF MULE words and associated logos are trade marks. ©The Smirnoff Co. 2009. ‘Schweppes’, is a registered trademark of Atlantic Industries.

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»» 44ml Tanqueray Gin »» 25ml passionfruit juice »» 10ml fresh lemon juice »» 5ml sugar syrup »» 80ml soda water

»» 44ml Absolut Vodka »» 10ml Red Dubonnet »» 10ml Crème de Cassis »» 25ml cranberry juice »» Fresh fruit to garnish

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and all the ingredients, shaking well to combine Pour with ice into a collins glass Top off with a little more passionfruit juice and garnish

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker Fill a collins glass with ice and add the cocktail mix Garnish with fresh fruit

Cherry Bom »» 60ml Jagermeister »» 120ml sparkling water »» 1tbs grenadine »» Fresh cherry, to garnish Combine the ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice cubes into a collins glass Garnish with a fresh cherry

Singapore Sling

»» 40ml Tanqueray Gin »» 15ml orange liqueur »» 15ml Benedictine »» 15ml cherry brandy »» 10ml lemon juice »» 10ml pineapple juice »» 10ml grenadine

Combine the gin, orange liqueur, Benedictine, lemon juice, pineapple juice and grenadine into a cocktail shaker with cracked ice Pour into a chilled martini glass Pour cherry brandy off the back of a spoon into the centre of the glass

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B52

»» 20ml Cointreau »» 20ml Baileys »» 20ml Kahlua

Using the back of a teaspoon to ensure they stay separate, layer the Kahlua liqueur, Baileys Irish cream and finally the Cointreau gently in a shooter glass

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»» 25ml Bacardi Superior »» 25ml Malibu »» 5ml Dark Rum »» 15ml orange juice »» 15ml pineapple juice »» 15ml Grenadine »» Fresh fruit, to garnish

»» 44ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold® »» 2-3 tbsp brown sugar »» Fresh Lime

Mix Bacardi and Malibu with orange juice and pineapple juice Pour onto grenadine into an iced hurricane glass Add dark rum to top for colour and garnish with fresh fruit

Cut the lime into wedges In a Collins glass, muddle the lime over the sugar Fill the glass with ice cubes Pour in the Rum Stir and serve with a straw

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Dublin Lag »» 44ml Red Square Vodka »» 20ml Blue Curacao »» 15ml fresh lime juice

Build in a brandy glass by starting with the Vodka, then add Blue Curacao and top with fresh lime juice Add crushed ice and garnish with strawberry

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»» 15ml Tequila »» 15ml Vodka »» 15ml Gin »» 15ml Bacardi »» 15ml Cointreau »» Fresh lime juice »» Can of coca cola »» Perrier Natural Mineral Water

Perrier Long Island

Pour equal measures of coca cola and Perrier into a tall cocktail glass, with crushed ice Shake the 5 spirits with fresh lime juice and add to the coca cola and Perrier mixture Top with crushed ice and slices of lemon and lime

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Place the mint leaves in the palm of your hand and slap them to release the mint aroma Drop into the glass. Add the lime juice and sugar and muddle Fill the glass with crushed ice Pour in the Bacardi Superior Take a long spoon and churn the drink to move the flavour throughout Top with a dash(40mls) of soda water Garnish with a mint sprig or lime circle

»» 50mls Bacardi Superior »» 25mls fresh lime juice »» 2 barspoons/teaspoons of caster sugar »» Take a martini glass or champagne saucer and fill with ice to chill »» Pour the lime juice into the base of a cocktail shaker without ice »» Add the sugar and stir »» Pour in the Bacardi Superior »» Add some cubed ice »» Shake really hard »» Strain into the chilled glass »» Garnish with a lime wedge

e r i h p p a S y Bomba Bramble

»» 35.5ml Bombay Sapphire »» 15ml fresh lemon juice »» Splash of Chambord »» Splash of sugar syrup

Add the Bombay Sapphire, lemon juice & sugar to a 10oz tumbler glass, stir to mix Fill glass with crushed ice Drizzle Chambord over top & watch it “marble” through the drink Top with a little more crushed ice Garnish with 1 blackberry or raspberry and 2 lemon slices

French Martini

»» 35.5ml Grey Goose Vodka »» 25ml Chambord 60ml fresh pineapple juice Add all ingredients to shaker, shake and fine strain into a martini glass

»» 35.5ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold® »» 12 fresh mint leaves »» Juice of ¾ lime »» 4 tblsp of brown sugar »» 60ml sparkling water »» 1 sprig mint, to garnish

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»» 50ml Gordon’s Gin »» 100ml cranberry juice »» 2 lime wedges

»» 35.5ml Smirnoff No 21 Vodka »» 140ml ginger ale

Fill a Boston shaker glass ith ice Pour the Gordon’s Gin and cranberry juice over the ice in the glass Squeeze 2 wedges of fresh lime into the glass and place the top of the Boston shaker over the glass Shake for around 10 seconds and strain into a chilled tall glass Garnish with a fresh lime wheel

»» 3 fresh lime wedges Fill a tall glass with cubed ice, squeeze in the lime wedges, and drop them in Add in a standard measure of Smirnoff No 21 vodka, top up with ginger ale and stir Add a slice of lime to garnish

sh u l B y r r e The B »» 44ml Black Bush® Irish Whiskey »» 15ml blackcurrant cordial »» 80ml ginger ale

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Fill a collins glass with ice Add Black Bush® Irish Whiskey, black current cordial and ginger ale Garnish with blackberries To add a little more spice, use ginger beer

»» 40ml Stolichnaya Vodka »» 10ml orange liqueur »» 10ml cranberry juice »» 1 lime and 1 orange

Chill a martini glass by filling with ice and leaving to cool In a mixer, combine the vodka, orange liqueur and cranberry juice Squeeze 2 wedges of lime over the mixing glass, and drop them in Empty the martini glass of ice and fill up your mixing glass with fresh ice Shake up and strain into the chilled martini glass

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»» 10ml Absolut Pear Vodka »» 10ml Amaretto »» 5ml sugar syrup

Peartini

Fresh lemon juice Chill a martini glass by filling with ice and leaving to cool Combine all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker and pour into the chilled martini glass Garnish with a fresh pear slice

BACARDI mojito the original mojito In 1862, in Santiago de Cuba, Don Facundo Bacardi Massó revolutionised cocktail making with the creation of the first premium, aged white rum. The original mojito recipe used a blend of freshly squeezed lime juice, unrefined sugar, bruised mint, soda water and a splash of Bacardi to bring this refreshing drink to life.

BACARDI and the Bat Device are registered trademarks of Bacardi & Company Limited.

ELECTRIC PICNIC

If you go down to the woods today… By Darragh Keogh

Since launching itself on an unsuspecting Irish public in 2004, the Electric Picnic has firmly established itself as a staple on our social calendar. Therefore, when a chance came up for Irish Bartender to get his groove on down at the Bacardi B-Live tent at EP09, all that was left for me to do was grab a tent, a pair of wellies and pile in the motor for the drive down. With acts in the calibre of ex-Beach Boy Brian Wilson, newly reformed ska legends Madness and guaranteed party starters The Flaming Lips on the line-up, this was one weekend that promised much. But, as with this festival every year, it was the smaller moments that brought a smile to my face as the post-weekend contemplation began. Like the surreal Friday night experience of listening to hundreds of mud-soaked revellers singing lustily along to the theme tune of Aussie soap ‘Home and Away’ as DJ Beardyman mashed things up at the B-Live tent. Clearly the cocktails were working

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their magic on the beautiful people bopping away inside. Unfortunately, Irish Bartender couldn’t work his way through the throng so I decided to bide my time and head there early on the Saturday. As the missus and I rocked up early Saturday afternoon the signs were promising with Hector Ó hEochagáin throwing shapes at the edge of the dance-floor, Mojito in hand, while Shovell, one time member of M-people, laid the beat down on drums. Things got even better as Bacardi flairtender Slim Denby singled us out for some special attention. The weekend was about to take off. While Irish Bartender chatted away to Bacardi Brand Ambassador for Ireland, Paul

Lambert, the aforementioned Slim put on an eye-catching display behind the VIP bar. Not wanting to be seen as fussy we decided to sample the bar’s entire range, which Slim had lined up in next to no time. I tucked in to the glorious Bacardi cocktails as Paul explained some of the brand’s unique selling points. Such as the fact that the earliest Daiquiri recipe on paper from 1916 explicitly states that Bacardi rum must be used. Similarly, the earliest recorded Mojito ingredient’s list recommends that the same brand be used to ensure that the drink is of the highest standard. Judging by the vast quantities being consumed at this early hour in the B-Live tent the original authors clearly knew what they were on about.

ELECTRIC PICNIC

Irish Bartender samples everything on offer in the B-Live area

W haatte: we Diep: Tasty treats from the Far East, the spicy peppers ensured the drink kept flowing.

Pieminister: Lovely as always, shame they ran out of mash on the Sunday afternoon.

Mao: Restaurant quality food with festival speed - sure fire winner.

With the likes of Beardyman, Filthy Dukes, Unabombers and Krafty Kuts all parading their wares in the B-Live tent over the course of the weekend, an upbeat feel was patently something that the organisers were aiming for. Indeed, Bacardi has now spent over 10 years at Irish music festivals combining music, drinks and elaborate production. According to their market development manager, Tiernan O’Morain, this gives consumers a unique experience and more importantly for Bacardi, a chance for music lovers to experience Bacardi in a truly vibrant area.

“ELECTRIC PICNIC IS A UNIQUE IRISH FESTIVAL AND HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF BRILLIANTLY IN THE FESTIVAL MARKET AS THE MAIN MUSIC EVENT FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDS”

“Electric Picnic is a unique Irish festival and has established itself brilliantly in the festival market as

the main music event for 18-35 year olds,” said Tiernan. “This audience represents Bacardi’s loyal consumers so it makes perfect sense for us to be present each year.” Bacardi’s barometer for success for B-Live is measured through a wide range of criteria – the consumer’s interaction with the brand throughout the weekend, brand awareness and an increasing propensity to purchase it after the event. Whatever about the latter two, there was no doubting the crowd participation over the course of this festival. Irish Bartender highlighted the throngs visible outside the B-Live tent on the Friday night and mischievously suggested to Tiernan that Bacardi should consider expanding their operation in future years. “We are constantly looking at ways to improve the Bacardi experience at the festival and each year we make various modifications to the arena. However, the overall concept works very well for us and we have no plans 5 | September 2009

ELECTRIC PICNIC

to change that,” Tiernan smiled, much to my chagrin. It looked like I’d have to continue to struggle my way through the crowds. Despite constantly ducking out of the tent in order to catch some of the attractive musical offerings available elsewhere at the EP site, the Bacardi B-Live tent continued to act as a beacon over the course of the weekend. Not that I was alone in that respect. Some of those spotted sipping the mouth-watering cocktails at the Bacardi VIP Area included the aforementioned Hector Ó hEochagáin, who celebrated his 40th birthday in style with a group of friends, including close pal Tommy Tiernan. New Late Late Show host, Ryan Tubridy, accompanied by stunning girlfriend

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Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, toasted his successful debut with a Bacardi Mojito while footballer Robbie Keane’s wife, Claudine, and comedian Sean Hughes were also seen enjoying the hospitality on offer. Obviously Irish Bartender was keeping the right company. Catching up with Tiernan O’Morain again at the VIP bar on the Sunday night I was moved to ask what he’d remember from this year’s festival. “The highlight for me at Electric Picnic is seeing the good time smiles on so many faces in the tent. A lot of planning goes into the event, and the payback for the 60-plus people involved in the production is seeing the audience really enjoy and get into it,” said Tiernan contentedly, as the party continued to rage all around him.

With the weekend’s excursions catching up on him Irish Bartender reluctantly made his excuses at the B-Live tent and trudged off into the night. Despite the rather depressing thought that there was a year to go until the next EP, a head full of happy memories would have to suffice. Having just returned from my holidays in Cuba, the Bacardi B-Live tent ensured that the same joyous, carefree vibe Irish Bartender experienced there had percolated through this festival. Thoughts of recessions and negative equities were washed away in a sea of happy times. Laughing again at some of the mad-cap antics witnessed over the course of the weekend, Irish Bartender wobbled off to somehow find his tent.

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Who we saw: Orbital: One of Q magazine’s ‘50 Bands to See Before You Die’ this performance showcased the band’s output over the last two decades. Legend has it that Paul Hartnoll insisted they play the festival after his previous DJ set there and the crowd’s reaction won’t have let him down. Memorable tunes for a memorable night.

Brian Wilson: As the main creative genius behind 1960’s greats The Beach Boys, Wilson has an awesome back catalogue to delve in to. While a slow start combined with poor sound meant the show took a while to get going, there was no denying its lasting impact. As ‘Surfin’ USA’ came to its long, glorious conclusion the happy vibes were being felt all over the Stradbally site.

Florence & the Machine: As one of the ‘buzz’ acts of this year’s EP, little Florence Welch had a lot of pressure on her shoulders. Not that it showed as her soaring lyrics lit up the Electric Arena.

Madness: What needs to be said about these laughing rapscallions? With the anticipation building by the minute these ageing gents finally set about showing us young ones how to party. The triumphant ‘House of Fun’ was surely a festival highlight.

The Flaming Lips: When the front man of a band decides he’s going to go walkabout over the adoring crowd while encased in a giant rubber ball you know that you’ve got a show on your hands. With the audience in his hand from start to finish Wayne Coyne ensured the weekend finished in a warm, fuzzy glow.

Images by Joanne Byrne 5 | September 2009

THE WRIGHT VENUE

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By James Mulally

he news that entrepreneur Michael Wright was to open a nightclub on Dublin’s northside – at a cost of €38m – right in the middle of the country’s biggest financial crisis since the ‘80’s – seemed a little foolhardy to many. It would appear however, that this is exactly what the millionaire publican has done. Purpose built and located far from the usual nightclub spots on Dublin’s main thoroughfare, Wrights can be found in the middle of Aerside Retail Park, between a motor dealership and a homesware outlet store. However, pretty much everything to do with Wrights breaks from tradition. With a capacity for 2,000 clubbers and spread over 4 floors, Wrights also has, among other things, party spaces named New York, Miami, Los Angelas and Las Vegas, all overlooking the main dance floor and inspired 18

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- it’s rumoured - by Michael’s visits to those cities. The rooms can comfortably fit 15, and are available for rent at €1,500 per night. There’s also a Live Room, featuring regular acts, a Backstage Bar running the length of the

venue, the Penthouse, which is the ultimate nod to celebrity culture, and a hidden Scarface room (so hidden, in fact, that when Irish Bartender finally stumbled up it, we never left...) Traditional menus have been replaced with LCD menu screens (very cool) and the disco ball on the main floor is the largest and most expensive in the country (we were told the builders had to remove a wall in order to install it). In addition to all of that, there’s gaming rooms, vip rooms, fantastic outdoor areas, and bartenders galore.

and hospitality are recession proof, once you give customers what they want, and once you give them value.” The venue will open on Friday and Saturday nights initially, however Michael expects to have various events and functions booked for the rest of the week, including live acts, product launches, company events and fashion shows. The scope is endless.

One would be forgiven for thinking the cost of this venture would be weighing heavily on Michael Wright’s mind, not that it seemed that way on the launch night. Dressed in his trademark designer jeans, open-necked shirt and blazer, Michael was calm, selfassured, and his usual charming self. Quick to remind Irish Bartender that the Wright Venue will employ over 150 people, Michael feels that, “entertainment 53||September May–June 2009

THE WRIGHT VENUE

The Wright Bar Group owns 6 pubs and restaurants including the Bloody Stream in Howth, and the Anglers Rest, in Dublin 15. Plans for the Wright Venue don’t end with the nightclub, however, with the news that Wright has developed two additional buildings in the retail park, to include restaurants and a coffee shop. TGI Friday’s is signed up as a tenant, with a pizza outlet and coffee chain shop currently in negotiations. Fixed fare taxi deals are already in place for budget conscious clubbers and there’s even a WV

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bus service, which leaves from several city centre and suburb pick up points (including Dawson Street in Dublin 2, Malahide and Castleknock), from 11pm – and returning at 2.30am – on Friday and Saturday nights. There’s also a hotel next door, perfect for finishing off a night out. The launch night – which included a showcase of everyone who’s anyone on the Irish celebrity scene – sported a ringmaster, stilt walkers and burlesque dancers, as well as Peaches Geldof on the decks, and Pixie Lott performing

live. Theatrical in design, all focus is on the main dancefloor and stage with various viewing areas, from a tiered gallery, to the more intimate, vip snugs. The Penthouse – which boasts a spectacular view over the city’s northside – is a retreat like no other, and even has its own private access lift. Our guided ‘tour’

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included a quick snoop round the hugely popular 4 cities; take the privacy of a very plush hotel suite, the kudos of a vip booth and the fun of karaoke and you’ll get some idea of of the jewels in the crown of this venue. Each of the 4 private rooms has their own plasma screen with interactive facilities including Wii, Play Station 3, karaoke, Sky, retro Smeg fridge, air-con, hostess service and much more. Since the highly successful launch night, WV is definitely proving itself as Dublin’s newest - and most definitely coolest - place to be. With very beautiful naked dancers ‘dressed’ in gold paint on display as you walk in the entrance, this outrageously extravagent nightclub might possibly look more at home on the strip in Miami, but somehow, it works.

Theatrical in design, all focus is on the main dancefloor and stage with various viewing areas, from a tiered gallery, to the more intimate, vip snugs.

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WINE CELLAR

Just A Glass

THE QUARTER BOTTLE IS IDEAL FOR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE KEEN TO DRINK HIGH QUALITY WINES, IN A SINGLE SERVING. WITH ONE LARGE GLASS IN EACH QUARTER BOTTLE, THE GROWING TREND FOR QUARTER BOTTLES MEANS NO WASTAGE, NO CORKAGE AND NO SPOILED WINE

If you’ve ever been in the situation where you opened a bottle of wine but didn’t finish it, then you can imagine how ideal the quarter bottle is. No one likes letting wine go to waste, and while cooking with the remains of a bottle is an option, it’s not a great one if the wine is a particularly good one. The quarter bottle is all about flexibility – perfect for when you feel like a glass of your favourite red, while your partner enjoys a glass of chilled white. Now that wine producers realise there’s a market for quarter bottles, they’re no longer only to be found in service stations or on supermarket shelves. Now, the quarter bottle is as popular with wine drinkers in the local pub as a bottle is in a restaurant. Additionally, quarter bottles are a great way of keeping track on what you’re drinking, as you can always keep track of the bottles. We’ve chosen a selection of our very favourite quarter bottles for you to sample, we’re sure you’ll enjoy them, just as much as we did.

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Viña Carmen Viña Carmen was founded in 1850 by Christian Lanz, who named the winery in honour to his beloved wife Carmen. Today, Viña Carmen is one of Chile’s most important Chilean wineries, exporting to more than 50 countries around the world. Carmen’s trademark is the intensity and purity of its aromas, its refusal to surrender to the variety but to maximise its expression. Carmen’s wines invite those who enjoy them on a journey through all of Chile’s terroirs, from the Elqui Valley in the North to Cauquenes in the South. Few wineries can offer such a voyage, which has just a singe objective: “Finding the location that allows each variety to find its essence and fullest expression.”

SUPPLYING THE IRISH TRADE WITH QUALITY WINES FOR 32 YEARS. Oxford Landing

Gallo Family Vineyards

Produced by Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family owned winery, Oxford Landing is not some invented name on a wine label, it is a real place, a real vineyard. One of the Yalumba wine company’s treasured family vineyards it is a place distinguished by rich red soil and an abundance of sunshine. This year as Yalumba celebrates its 160th anniversary, Oxford Landing enters its 51st year of making quality wines at affordable prices, something that is definitely worth celebrating. This fantastic range of high quality wines is available exclusively through Cassidy Wines.

Gallo is one of the best known names in the wine world and is also one of the top selling Californian brands on the Irish market. And it’s no wonder as since its inception more than 75 years ago, the Gallo family has been unwavering in its commitment to producing quality wines. By taking the utmost care in each and every step of the grape growing and winemaking process, Gallo Family vineyards has consistently delivered outstanding wines for every occasion and price. Cassidy Wines is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for the Gallo portfolio.

Viña Errazuriz

Gato Negro

Established in 1870 the Viña Errazuriz philosophy is best expressed by its founder Don Maximiano who said, “from the best land, the best wine”. As an estate winery, Viña Errazuriz strives to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking process, from grape growing to winemaking, with the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity. It is this dynamism and passion for wine that has made Errazuriz such an internationally respected producer of quality wines. A firm favourite with Irish wine drinkers, these award winning wines are available exclusively through Cassidy Wines.

It’s no surprise that since its launch Gato Negro has become one of Chile’s best known wines and is a firm favourite amongst Irish consumers. The wines are consistently fresh, fruity and easy to drink and offer amazing value for money. Their continued success is due to the unique combination of an ideal Mediterraneanstyle climate, winemaking expertise, state of the art technology and superb grapes. All these factors combine to make wines of unparalleled quality and of course, popularity! These internationally acclaimed wines are available exclusively through Cassidy Wines.

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Wolf Blass As an icon of Australian winemaking, Wolf Blass continues to evolve. Starting in 1961 with a tin shed in the Barossa and an immigrant’s dream for a better life, Wolf Blass has grown to become one of the world’s greatest wine producers. Wolf Blass has received over 4,000 awards and accolades at international wine shows since 1966, including winning the ‘Jimmy Watson’ Trophy – Australia’s most prestigious wine award – an unprecedented four times. In 2008, Wolf Blass was honoured with the acclaimed International Red Winemaker of the Year award at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. Wolf Blass is the leading premium wine in the quarter bottle wine market in Ireland. There are two Wolf Blass wines available in the 187ml format: Yellow Label Chardonnay & Red Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon.

Caliterra The Caliterra Reserva range is the result of a great combination of soil, climate and a new yield reduction programme in their Colchagua vineyards. “Calidad” and “tierra” – quality and land – form a beautiful marriage in Caliterra wines. Gently crafted by winemaker, Sergio Cuadra, in a unique gravity flow winery these wines reflect the excellent soils and climates of Chile’s finest vineyards. Caliterra is deeply committed to sustainable practices in the vineyard: “it’s not about making only high quality wine anymore. It’s about making it with a careful awareness to help assure the natural resources for our grandsons and beyond”, Sergio Cuadra. Caliterra Reserva Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon quarter bottles are an established favourite in pubs across Ireland. Please contact your local Febvre representative for further details or phone 01 2161400.

The Perfect Single Serve Selection Every bar or restaurant needs to have a single serve selection to facilitate 24

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every type of consumer they have. Known as the ¼ bottle these single serve measures are the ideal solution for those who want a fresh glass of wine every time. In today’s society a lesser amount shouldn’t mean lesser quality, which is why United Wine Merchants offer a single serve selection across many of their top name brands. Whether your customer wants their Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Californian Rose or an Australian Shiraz, United Wine Merchants has the full range of both “old time favourites” and “something different.” the Santiano Range is made to “Drink and Enjoy” Santiano wine offers customers Chilean wine at its best. Sheltered by the Andes, bordered by the Atacama desert and cooled by the Pacific ocean Santiano embodies all that is great about Chilean Wine – EASY LIVING! It is the epitome of Chilean wine – quality at affordable prices. The Quarter bottle selection for Santiano includes not only the increasingly popular Sauvignon Blanc varietal but also offers a Chardonnay, Cabernet

Sauvignon and Merlot option. The Private Bin Range comes from McGuigan Wines, which is the culmination of the McGuigan family’s involvement in the Australian wine industry for more than fifty years. The premium fruit, the modern winemaking facilities and the good understanding of customer’s needs, enables production of premium quality product at a price that represents exceptional value for the high quality wine on offer. Private Bin offers a full bodied Shiraz, which gives exactly what is expected from South Eastern Australia as well as a soft ripe chardonnay and a fresh, fruity rose. For the increasingly essential Californian Zinfandel Rose, United Wine Merchants offers the Ocean Bay range, giving a soft and delicately sweet Rose varietal along with a red and white to provide the full range required. United Wines single serve offering also has the new Bocelli Pinot Grigio and Lancers Rose from Portugal, both offering what is expected from these old world favourites. For more information on what United Wine Merchants can offer you please see www.unitedwines.co.uk or contact them on telephone 04838316555 or fax (04838316444) or email sales@ unitedwines.co.uk

W I N E C ENL EL W AR S

PROVIDING AUTHENTIC WINES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY FROM AROUND THE WORLD Jacob’s Creek William Jacob first surveyed the Barossa Region in 1839 where he and his brother John took up land in the Hundred of Moorooroo, meaning ‘meeting of two waters’. The two waters were renamed Jacob’s Creek and it was here in 1850 that Johan Gramp planted the Barossa Valley’s first commercial vineyard on the banks of Jacob’s Creek producing his first vintage in 1850. The philosophy behind Jacob’s Creek is to offer a fresh, fruit-driven, easy drinking wine that can be consumed without years of cellaring. Jacob’s Creek wines promise always to over deliver in quality for the price and every aspect of the winemaking process is geared to achieve this result. These world class wines are available in quarter bottles from the classic and sparkling ranges.

Zealand’s top wine styles, as well as bold new wines that showcase subtle variations between, and within, regions.

Long Mountain Proud of its heritage, Long Mountain takes its name from the dramatic Langeberg (Long Mountain) range, which extends for over 200 kilometers along the edge of the Breede River Valley in the Western Cape region of South Africa, the country’s premier wine producing area. This fertile valley produces grapes of outstanding quality, resulting in wines with great character and wonderful flavours. Long Mountain pioneered inter regional blending in South Africa, meaning that the wines are sourced from various producers in the Western Cape. The philosophy of Long Mountain has always been to deliver quality wines at affordable prices. With smooth tannins and integrated fruit, Long Mountain wines are enjoyed both on their own or as an enhancement to any meal.

Wyndham Estate

Montana Montana planted the first modern day vineyards in Marlborough and created New Zealand’s first varietal wine with Montana Chardonnay, continuing on to make the original vintage of what was to become the country’s signature wine, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. After more than 30 years, Montana offers wine lovers a selection of distinctive varietal wines. Alongside refined vintages of those early benchmark wines, you’ll find expressions of New

English immigrant George Wyndham began his most important page in Australia’s winemaking history when he planted his first vineyard at Dalwood, along the banks of the Hunter River. Seven years later, Dalwood Wines released its first vintage to rave reviews and by the mid 1800’s was exporting. To honour George Wyndham’s memorable achievements, Dalwood Wines was renamed Wyndham Estate in 1970, one hundred years after George Wyndham’s death. The Wyndham Estate portfolio has been arranged into three distinct ranges to suit a variety of consumers’ tastes and budgets.

Also available in quarter bottles are a smooth and aromatic Crianza from Campo Viejo in the Spanish region of La Rioja, both Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Chilean vineyards of Concha Y Toro and a Merlotand Sauvignon Blanc from the Fortant winery of the south of France. Contact your Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard representative or phone 01 2129000 for your quarter bottle and other wine requirements. Irish Distillers Limited - Registered in Ireland - Number 23732. Registered office: Simmonscourt House, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 5 | September 2009

PUB VISITS

Something for the Weekend LET’S KICK THE ECONOMY INTO ACTION BY GETTING OUT AND VISITING OUR LOCAL PUB AGAIN. WITH RECENT REPORTS THAT THE PUB INDUSTRY ACROSS IRELAND IS STILL SUFFERING LIFE THREATENING LOSSES, IT’S TIME TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL PUBLICANS AND SPEND SOME OF OUR HARD EARNED CASH...

Beside the Seaside Located in the pretty seaside town of Bray, County Wicklow, The Porterhouse Inn has an absolutely stunning view of the seafront, Dublin Bay and Bray Head. With 16 chic rooms, all fully-equipped with modern amenities, The Porterhouse Inn has been designed with the valued guest in mind. The pub itself is a great spot, offering top-class food, friendly efficient staff and a cosy, enjoyable atmosphere. The recently launched Electric 26

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Garden Sessions offers customers quality bands and late night DJs, in this truly enjoyable bar. Go for the food, stay for the warmth and hospitality. The Porterhouse in Bray pulls in a local, relaxed crowd. This is one of our favourite pubs to be in, whatever the time of year. It’s hopping with a barbeque atmosphere in summer and has a roaring fire to snuggle up beside, throughout winter. Full marks!

PUB VISITS

No Bankers Allowed The site that the Bank Bar now occupies in the oldest region of Dublin city, has been used for various businesses since Viking times. The Belfast Bank acquired the property from the British Mutual in 1892, and the interior, which was once the main banking hall, is a stunning example of merchant power, displaying an ornate setting, stained glass ceiling, mosaic tiled floors and spectacular hand carved cornicing. The Chatwood safes can be found in the basement and are now retained as a museumtype feature. Dining at the Bank is a rare treat, with lunch, early bird and dinner menus offering mouth-watering dishes. Prices start as low as €4.50 with 3 courses from the early bird menu available at €25, 4pm7pm, Monday to Friday. From what we’ve seen it isn’t hard to understand why the Bank Bar and Restaurant, College Green, was awarded Bar of the Year 2007 by Licencing World magazine.

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PUB VISITS

Pull Your Own After being closed for nigh on eight years, Dublin’s Baggot Inn reopened its doors last year, offering customers a truly unique experience. With 11 booths available for hire, the pub is offering an interactive Guinness or Carlsberg experience, complete with bespoke tables and taps. The Baggot Inn has a long and colourful history which is steeped in music; U2, Christy Moore, Thin Lizzy and The Waterboys have all played here. If the Pull Your Own Pint experience isn’t for you, consider the Mezz Cocktail Bar, with Irish champion Darren Gerathy creating the ultimate in taste

sensations. Choose from Baggot Classics such as the Mojito or Cosmo, to Baggot Contempories, including the Apple Polmos or the Trifle Martini – they all sound great to us! Other impressive offers include the excellent value meal deal which includes a main course and beer for only €10, available Mon-Sat, 5pm-7pm and the hugely popular ladies night, which takes place every Thursday and includes ongoing promotions and presentations. (When we stopped by Dior were hosting a make-up session, which we were delighted to take part in.) www.thebaggotinn.ie

We Love Dandelion Dandelion – on Dublin’s Stephen’s Green – is billed as a boutique café bar, club, restaurant and venue, and it certainly ticks all those boxes. Open every Friday and Saturday night, and available at all other times for corporate or private events, we visited Dandelion for a much needed work night out. Dandelion is located

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over two floors, with the ground floor serving as a very popular bar and restaurant, while the lower ground floor is used as a nightclub. This spot certainly attract Dublin’s young and beautiful set, while the restaurant offers good quality, affordable food that’s been sourced from Irish suppliers. Dandelion is

located on the site where the now legendary Dandelion Market was once to be found, which is, of course, where U2 played their first ever gig. Sadly, there wasn’t any sign of Bono and the boys on the night we were there, but that didn’t stop us from dancing all night long to the hot DJ sounds.

NEWS

Budweiser is the King of Cold this Summer Budweiser is launching 2 exciting new innovations in the on-trade Budweiser Ice Cold The coldest pint ever, chilled at 1°c Budweiser Aluminium Bottle The coldest beer ever, chilled at -5°c

The BUDWEISER word and associated logos are trade marks. *

Source, Diageo Ireland Sales Data, September 2008 - January 2009. **Source, Anheuser Busch - U.S. Sales Data.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Luxury Spas

The hotel industry in Ireland has reached an alltime competitive high, with hoteliers struggling to produce 5 star luxuries, for far less revenue. Top end furniture is key here, with luxury spas, health clubs and swimming pools all high on the agenda

Eco Friendly Luckily, the majority of Irish hoteliers have realised the grave importance attached to protecting our natural environment, with most instigating and adhering to strong environmental principles. While it’s undoubtedly more expensive, purchasing only ecologically responsible wooden furniture is a selling point for any hotel, when it comes to today’s eco-conscious consumer.

The Mini-Bar A hotel mini-bar can offer consider incremental revenue that, if managed correctly, can make a huge difference to the bottom line. However, the use of the hotel mini-bar is reported declining in these economically harsh times. Hotel guests are considerably more conscious of what they spend, while many are buying snacks and soft drinks from nearby supermarkets. If managed correctly however, the mini-bar plays an important part in the guest experience and therefore can’t be overlooked. Before writing off the mini-bar, considering asking your guests at the time of booking if they have any specific preferences in terms of mini-bar stock; regardless of the customer’s answer, you’re sending a very strong message to guests establishing that it’s your business to serve them.

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The hotel Spa experience is a luxury like none other with destination (a purpose built spa offering hotel accommodation) and resort spas (a hotel that offers on-site leisure activity and spa facilities) on the increase. Over-worked consumers are constantly on the hunt for scenic hotel resorts that will leave them refreshed, pampered and invigorated. In this economy however, you don’t want to invest in a facility that isn’t going to show a solid return. Before you do anything else, do you homework. Approach the idea of a spa as you would the introduction of any additional revenue generating space, with research and due diligence.

Care and Maintenance

Unless your premises was built entire of face brick, there are surfaces that need to be painted regularly to ensure your property is visually pleasing. Invest in reliable contractors offering price reductions for long-standing customers. The hospitality industry generates huge quantities of laundry at an astronomical yearly cost to the hotel, however, there’s no doubting the fact that the ‘housekeeping’ experience plays a vital part to overall guest enjoyment. Again, it’s important to thoroughly investigate pricing and make in-depth comparisons.

FURNITURE & FITTINGS

John O’Connell Furniture

Specialist manufacturers of contract furniture for the hospitality sector, John O’Connell Furniture has an excellent reputation for quality and reliability. We see our role as collaborators in design, working to fulfil the designer’s vision, acting as a link between client and designer. We bring a wealth of experience to each project and clients appreciate our approach to quality, from careful selection of timber, fabrics and foams to thread and stitch detail. We are also progressive: our standard range is extensive and we are constantly introducing new ideas to the market. Clients are always welcome to visit the factory. John O’Connell Furniture combines a genuine passion for this business with absolute professionalism. As ever, our philosophy is to provide coherent design and top quality products, offering the best service possible to all our customers, from small businesses to large chains. In other words, quality without compromise. Dunshaughlin Business Pk, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, Ireland T +353 (0)1 825 8101 F +353 (0)1 825 8103 E sales@jocfurniture.com

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INDUSTRY NEWS

National Lighting

FINNEGAN & MCGOVERN INTERIORS Finnegan & McGovern Interiors are a company of craftsmen, specialising in the manufacture of bar furniture. the company was formed 30 years ago and has continued to grow, to become one of the leading suppliers to hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs, for the home and export market. We have a complete range of products on display in our showroom which is situated a half an hours drive from Dublin at Dean Hill, Hayes, Navan. Our opening hours are: Mon to Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm We are also available by appointment. To contact us at our Sales office, call +353 (0)46 9024175.

Ph: 046 9024175 or 046 9024250 www.finneganmcgoverninteriors.com

National Lighting is a one stop shop for all your lighting requirements. We stock many renowned lighting brands to provide customers with a wide range of classic, traditional and contemporary lighting which changes regularly. Come see our state-of-the-art store on the Nangor Road in Dublin, we would be delighted to welcome you! National Lighting is about a product and service offering that includes: • Select ranges of commercial and domestic lighting. • Leading brands and bespoke design service. • ISO 9001:2000 accreditation. • Product guarantees. • Small and large scale project consultancy. • On-site consultation. National Lighting Western Retail Park Nangor Road Dublin 12

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Pro Stainless Steel

At PRO Stainless Designs we welcome the challenges put to us by top Architects, Designers, Construction specialists and our valued customers. We like to think nothing is impossible. We enjoy translating your ideas and creations into high quality products and solutions. Our team of Engineers, Project Managers, CAD Technicians and skilled Fabricators can offer you an allround service to complete your projects, however large or small they may be. At PRO Stainless Designs we can provide a complete, turnkey solution for our clients including: • Project Management • Site Surveying • State of the Art Workshop Manufacture

Riverside Furniture Design We operate here from our purpose built state of the art manufacturing facility. We continually invest in machinery and staff training to ensure we remain a leading force in bespoke joinery while at the same time capable of remaining competitive. Our success and growth in commercial joinery has been built on referrals from satisfied companies over the years. One of the keys to our growth in this area has been the personal skills and craftsmanship of our

• Installation & Finishing • Servicing • Stainless Steel Restoration • Cleaning • Polishing and Maintenance • Design We try to understand the way our customer’s business works, using a wide range of materials, we create products and solutions that help your business thrive. Visit or showrooms in Dublin or in Ardee, ask for an appointment sales@prostainless.ie PRO Stainless Designs, Unit 1, Ardee Business Park Hale Street, Ardee, Co. Louth Tel: 041 68 59967 Fax: 041 68 57438 Email: sales@prostainless.ie www.prostainless.ie

workforce combined with our ability to manage large scale projects within specified time frames and most importantly within agreed budgets.

Golf Clubs and Leisure Clubs.

Riverside Furniture Design Ltd. manufactures high quality commercial and domestic customised furniture.

Riverside Furniture Design Ltd, Unit 2 Botley Lane, Portarlington, Co. Laois Phone : +353 (0)57 8643789 Fax: +353 (0)57 8643790 E: info@riversidefurniture.ie www.riversidefurniture.ie

Our work is suitable for almost any type of business and to date includes; Credit Unions, Banks, Court Houses, Libraries, Nursing Homes, Bars, Hotels, Schools including special needs schools,

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EVENTS

Bring on the Bulmers, Bring on the Fun Now in its sixth year, The Bulmers International Comedy Festival has become one of the top five comedy festivals in the world, playing host to the cream of international and Irish talent. Included on the festival bill this year is Michael McIntyre, Puppetry of the Penis, Paul Merton, Jimmy Carr, Dublin’s 98 Toll Trolls and many more. The festival also sees the return of The Orchard

A barge, a bush, a French diva chocolate cake, gorillas, snakes, a show in a supermarket, contortionists, the sassiest hoola hooper in the world, robots, lions and Manchán Magan in a dress brandishing a chainsaw are among the elite cocktail mixers holding Dublin to ransom at this year’s Absolut Fringe, taking place from the 5th-20th September. This year the whole city will come alive with the most exhilarating festival in town and an edgy back-to-basics DIY theme to get the whole city moving again. The new partnership with Swedish vodka brand, Absolut,

Path Comedy Trail taking place in various pubs around town and also a search for new talent in the competition Nothing Butt Funny, which is going nationwide this year in its never ending quest to find the funniest newcomers to the Irish comedy scene. More acts will be added closer to the event, so don’t forget to check out www.bulmerscomedy.ie.

is set to boost this year’s festival. Considering that times are tough this year and for those on a tight budget, Absolut Fringe have organised events priced at under a tenner, as well as free events. Whatever your budget, there’s something here for you. There are over 100 shows in this year’s festival comprising theatre, music, dance, live and visual arts, and outdoor events. www.fringefest.com

A Taste of Mexico Taking place in the Hilton Hotel, Dublin 2, the Mexican Food Festival, featuring renowned Mexican chef Margarita Carrillo will take place between the 11th and the 17th September 2009. A Taste of Mexico will be a truly unique occasion in Ireland to enjoy the variety of Mexican food and the wealth of indigenous ingredients that have resulted in one of the most exciting and well-established culinary traditions in the world. During the Festival, Chef Carrillo will present exquisite dishes that will give a taste of the new trends in authentic, quality Mexican haute cuisine, well matched with Mexican wines, beer and tequila. In addition to the menus prepared together with Chad Byrne, Executive Chef at Hilton Dublin and the Hilton Dublin Kitchen brigade, Chef Carrillo will conduct Mexican Haute Cuisine cookery lessons. For more informational contact the Embassy of Mexico, Tel: 01 667 3105 34

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C’mon Arthur!

As the excitement for Arthur’s Day grows, so does the list of artists and bands eager to join the party. Pictured is Charlie Fink from Noah and the Whales, outside Gogarty’s in Temple Bar, at the line up announcement. Thousands of fans will come together to experience live music events taking place in venues across Dublin, with everything from intimate gigs to music venues, and even a concert at the St. James’s Gate brewery itself! www.guinness.com

EVENTS

Denis O’Brien signs for Guinness

Leading Irish entrepreneur Denis O’Brien is the latest high profile name to lend his signature to the Guinness Signature campaign. The campaign has attracted support from an extensive list of high profile Irish people including Rugby internationals Paul O’Connell , Brian O’Driscoll, Peter Clohessy and Shane Horgan, models Jasmine Guinness and Andrea Roche, DJs David Holmes and Mo Kelly, Irish Soccer International Stephen Hunt, Hurling legend Brian Whelahan and broadcaster George Hook. Guinness & Co are delighted to announce that the Guinness Signature campaign has received support from over 670,000 Irish people to date. For every signature, up to one million, received in pubs and bars around Ireland, Guinness & Co will donate €2.50 to the Arthur Guinness Fund. Working in partnership with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland to implement the fund which will be active from September 2009, Guinness & Co will support projects to create opportunities for communities throughout Ireland.

Culture and Coors Light Taking place in Belfast’s arts and cultural flavoured Cathedral Quarter from 23rd-27th September, the Coors Light Open House Festival 2009 is not to be missed. This year, the festival boasts over 70 acts, covering all dimensions of Folk Music, from Americana Roots Music to Bluegrass, Traditional Irish, to White Trash County, New Folk to Punk-Blues. All the concerts take place in friendly intimate venues and you can either book on line at www. openhousefestival.com or call the ticket office at the Belfast Welcome Centre, Tel: 082 90246609

Capture Arthur’s Day in Your Pub to Win! Anticipation and excitement is building in bars and pubs across the country in preparation for their Arthur’s Day celebrations which begin on the 24th September, with a nationwide toast to Arthur Guinness to mark the 250 years since the signing of the 9,000 year lease on the St. James’s Gate brewery. Publicans and their customers all across the country will be joining in the Arthur’s Day celebrations by raising a Guinness to Arthur and witnessing the live music events which will be broadcast live into pubs and bars on that night on the Sky TV platform. Guinness Unlugged is a very special incentive for publicans and bar staff to capture images of their toast to Arthur on 24th September which could win their pub a one-off, intimate gig by an international artist to sign-off on a remarkable year of celebrations! For more info see www.guinness.com 5 | September 2009

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ARTIFICIAL TREES

BUSINESS BANKING

(8am - 6pm) Thurs: (8am - 8pm) Sat: (8am - 12.30pm)

Sallynoggin Bank of Ireland Business Banking Trees Company Kileary, Nenagh Tipperary, Ireland Looking good… Tel: 067 – 40 111 Mob: 087 – 285 0447 Email: info@treescompany.ie …is easy with Web: www.treescompany.ie Bulfin Commercial Contact: Ray Nugent

Interiors

Design l Build BARl &Concept HOTEL lREFURBISHMENTS Bar Interiors l Restaurants l Hotels l Shop Fronts l Nightclubs & much more.

3rd Floor, 40 Mespil Road, Dublin 4 Business Manager: Margaret Nolan Tel: 1890 818 265 Email: margaret.nolan@boimail.com www.bankofireland.ie/business Bank of Ireland Business banking services include current and deposit accounts, overdrafts, term loans, mortgages Asset finance, foreign exchange facilities, stockbroking, and investment fund management services.

Building Concepts Ltd 28 Ballymacarrett Road Belfast BT4 1BT Tel: 028 90732100 Fax: 028 90732101 Email: ken@building-concepts.com Web: www.building-concepts.com

CANOPIES & BLINDS Allshades Blinds Broomhall Business Park Unit 10, Block 1 Rathnew, Co Wicklow Tel: 0404 – 20344 Fax: 0404 – 25225 Mob: 087 – 220 1600 Email: Diana@allshadesblinds.ie www.allshadesblinds.ie

CASH & CARRY

Bulfin Pub Interiors Tel: (0505) 22277 Fax: (0505) 24905 Web: www.bulfinpubinteriors.com Unit 10, Ashbury, Roscrea, Email: info@bulfinpubinteriors.ie Co. Tipperary. Roscrea, Co Tipperary. T: 0505 22277 Design & Manufacture Specialists www.bulfinpubinteriors.com • Pubs • Hotels • Nite Clubs • Restaurants • Shop Fronts Quality Craftsmanship Commercial & Private Interiors

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Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin Tel: 01-2354500 Fax: 01-2354550 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: (8.30am - 5.30pm) Thurs: (8.30am 8pm) Sat: (8.30am - 12.30pm)

Galway Tuam Road, Galway Tel: 091-786600 Fax: 091-786601 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: (9am - 6pm) Wed: (9am - 8pm) Sat: (9.30am - 12.30pm)

Limerick Park Road, Clare Street, Limerick Tel: 061-444700 Fax: 061-444701 Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri: (9am 6pm) Mon, Thurs: (9am - 8pm) Sat: (9am - 5pm)

Waterford Keanes Road, Tycor, Waterford Tel: 051-392800 Fax: 051-392801 Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs: (9am - 5.30pm) Mon, Fri: (9am - 8pm) Sat: (9am - 1pm)

Cork Ballycureen, Airport Road, Cork Tel: 021-4522100 Fax: 021-4522250 Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: (8am - 6pm) Mon: (8am - 8pm) Sat: (9am - 1pm)

CASHFLOW SERVICES Ballymun St Margarets Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 Tel: 01-8835100 Fax: 01-8835111 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: (8am - 6pm) Thurs: (8am - 8pm) Sat: (9am - 12.30pm)

Robinhood Robinhood Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Tel: 01-4194200 Fax: 01-4194331 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri:

Trade First 11 Bath Avenue, Sandymount Dublin 4 Tel: 1850 200 605 Email: info@tradefirst.ie Web: www.tradefirst.ie

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CATERING EQUIPMENT

Specialist Suppliers to the Hotel and Allied Trades

Kendermar Ltd Unit 23 Blanchardstown Corporate Park Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 Tel: +353 1 8855855 (4 lines) Fax: +353 1 8855861 Email: sales@kendermar.com Kendermar are a fully Irish owned company, specialising in supplying many leading hotels, restaurants, bars, hospitals and nursing homes with crockery, cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils, cleaning products, disposables, menus, coasters, guest amenity products and also in-room supplies for hotel bedrooms.

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

Ross Print Services Greystones, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 -287 6612 Email: ian@rossprint.ie Web: www.rossprint.ie Specialists in Full Colour Print, including Magazines, Books, Brochures, Posters, Maps, Stationery etc.

Contact Mr. Ian Mullen

DRINKS DISTRIBUTORS

Liqueurs: Mickey Finn, Midori Melon, Saint Germain Elderflower, Coole Swan, Giffard liqueurs, illyquore Espresso liqueur, Cola Cubed and Cherry Cubed, Agwa. Others: Francoli Chocolate Grappa, Francoli Limoncello, Funkin Fruit Purees, Finest Call cocktail mixes, Le Fee Absinthe, Luigi Francoli Grappa di Moscato, Luigi Francoli Grappa di Nebbiolo, Mandarine Napolean, Sagatiba Cachaca, T.J¹s Rosas, Fernet Branca and Fentimans adult soft drinks, flavours; Curiosity Cola, Ginger beer,Tonic water, Dandelion & Burdock, Manderine & Seville orange, Rose lemonade, Shandy and Victorian lemonade. Rum: Matusalem + Pyrat. Sambuca: Opal Bianca White Sambuca, Opal Nera Black Sambuca. Tequila: Patron, xXx Tequila. Vodka: Skyy Vodka, X-Rated Fusion, U’luvka, Ultimat and Roberto Cavalli Whiskey: American: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Elmer T Lee, George T Stagg, Rock Hill Farms, Thomas H Handy, William Larue Walker, WL Weller. Irish: Michael Collins. Scotch: Cutty Sark, Glenrothers.

Barry & Fitzwilliam Ltd FBD Insurance FBD House, Bluebell, Dublin 12 Tel: 1890 617 617 Email: info@fbd.ie Web: www.fbd.ie

DESIGN & PRINT

Ballycureen Industrial Estate Airport Road, Cork. Phone: 021 – 432 0900 Fax: 021 – 432 0910 Email: info@bandf.ie Web: www.bandf.ie Products: Teachers (Scotch), Jagermeister, Blue Nun, Rémy Martin(Cognac),Tio Pepe (Sherry), Faiveley, Stoilchnaya (Vodka), Vladivar Vodka(Vodka), Piper Heidsieck, Courvoisier (Cognac), Cointreau(Liqueur), Charles Heidsieck, Jim Beam (Bourbon), Sourz(Liqueur), Pol Roger, Harveys Bristol Cream (Sherry), Wines, Glen Ellen, Cockburns (Port), McGuigan , Bols (Liqueurs), Mont Gras, Corona, The Famous Grouse(Scotch),Michel Lynch, Killbeg gan (Irish Whiskey), Guigal.

Bulmers Ltd. Annerville, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Tel: +353 52 72100 Fax: +353 52 72256 info@bulmers.ie www.bulmers.ie Bulmers Original Cider is the flagship brand of Clonmel-based drinks company Bulmers Ltd. and is the brand leader in the Irish cider market. Bulmers Original Cider is a year round choice for consumers. The Bulmers portfolio includes the Bulmers Pint Bottle – the biggest selling bottled product in Ireland; the Bulmers 330ml longneck; the Bulmers 500ml Can; the Bulmers 1 Litre Bottle and the new Bulmers 750ml Bottle.

Creative Mediaworks Tel: (0404) 69449 Mob: 086 1937405 Email: info@creativemediaworks.ie Web: www.creativemediaworks.ie Professional graphic design & print service. Magazines, brochures, corporate identity, stationery and lots more.. ..Call us now for a quote.

Brinkman Beverages Ireland Ltd 7A Sweetmans Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Tel: 01 212 1500 Fax: 01 210 1009 Email: info@brinkmanbeverages.ie Web: www.brinkmanbeverages.ie Gin: Martin Millers, Blackwoods.

Cassidy Wines Ltd Magna Drive Citywest Business Campus Dublin 24 Tel: 01 – 466 8900

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Fax: 01 – 466 8932 Email: contact@cassidywines.com Website: www.cassidywines.com Products: Oyster Bay, Marqués de Cáceres, Yalumba, Oxford Landing, Gallo Family Vineyards, Jim Barry, Henschke, Vasse Felix, Gaja, Pio Cesare, Candido, Barone Ricasoli, Heidsieck, Nautilus Estate, Castillo de Molina, Bodegas Catena Zapata, Argento Wine Company, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Bouchard Aîné et Fils, Waterford, The Winery of Good Hope, Bellingham.

Fourcorners

Diageo Ireland

Gleeson Group

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard

16 Cherryorchard Industrial Estate Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Tel: 01-6269787 Fax: 01-6260512 Email: info@gleesongroup.ie Web: www.gleesongroup.ie

Simmonscourt House, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Tel: 01 – 212 9000 Customer Care: 1850 774 748 Fax: 01 – 212 9001 Email: info@idl.ie www.irishdistillers.ie www.pernod-ricard.com

St James Gate, Dublin 8 Tel: 01 – 453 6700 Fax: 01 – 408 4810 www.diageo.com Main Brands: Guinness, Smirnoff, Baileys,

Gordons, Harp, Carlsberg, Budweiser, Bud Light, Smithwicks, Smirnoff Ice, Captain Morgan, Bushmills, Johnnie Walker. Ketel One, Tanqueray, Talisker

Unit B03, Nutgrove Enterprise Park Nutgrove Way Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 – 495 2008 Email: sales@fourcorners.ie www.fourcorners.ie

Brands: Wines – Gleeson Wines, Canti, Vina Tarapaca, Jacquart, Ironstone, Vergelegen, Sandalford, Caves St Pierre, Grant Burge, Cheval Noir, Garveys Sherry, Churchills Port. Spirits – Merrys Whiskey, Optima Sambuca, Camus Cognac, Merrys Cream Liquer. Sierra Tequila, Schotz Schnapps. Beer – Bavaria, Duvel, Weihnstephaner, 1795 Budejovice Pivo, Maredsous, A Chouffe, Vedett, Menabrea, Warsteiner. Cider – Adams Irish Cider, Devils Bit Cider, Pippin

Edward Dillon & Co., Limited Estuary House, Block P7 East Point Business Park Fairview, Dublin 3, Ireland Tel. +353 (0)1 819 3318 Fax: +353 (0)1 819 3355

Febvre and Company Limited, Highfield House, Burton Hall Road Sandyford Industrial Estate Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)1 216 1400 Fax: +353 (0)1 295 9036 Fax: +353 (0)1 294 1278 (orders) Web: www.febvre.ie

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Kelly & Company Kelly & Company

Heineken Ireland

Crawford by Heineken NV in late 2008, the enlarged Heineken Ireland is now Ireland’s leading Lager Company and employs 430 people with a pre acquisition turnover for 2008 of €346m. The brewery’s portfolio now includes Ireland’s No 1 lager- Heineken, Coors Light, Amstel, Fosters, Carling, Beamish Stout & Murphy’s Stout, and a full range of specialty beers which includes Paulaner, Sol, Moretti and Zwyiec. Heineken Ireland is also a member of MEAS which promotes responsible drinking

Murphy Brewery, Leitrim Street, Cork Ph: 021-4503371 Fax: 021-4503011 Customer Care On Trade 1850 514 455 Customer Care Off Trade 1850 514 600 Email: info@heineken.ie Web: www.heinekenireland.ie Heineken Ireland is a wholly owned subsidiary of Heineken N.V. the most international brewer in the world. Based in Cork since 1856, the brewery combines a long and proud brewing tradition with the most up to date technology and innovative marketing. Following the acquisition of Beamish &

1Unit 5, Parkwest Industrial Estate Nangor Road Dublin 12 Tel: 01-6234001 Fax: 01-6234155 Email: info@kellywines.com Founded in 1896, Kelly & Company is now the largest family owned independant wine and spirit company in Ireland, servicing all areas of the licensed trade with a portfolio offering quality and value in wines and spirits. Wine: (S.Africa) – Pearly Bay, (Spain) – Ochoa (France) – Morin Wine, (Argentina) – Finca Slichman, (Italy) – Campagnola, (Chile) – Santa Catharina, Champagne: Charbaut, Port: (Portugal) – Barros.

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GROCERY SUPPLIERS

LLT

Liquor Licence Transfers Offices in Dublin & Wicklow Tel: 0404 – 42832 We Specialise in liquor licence transfers so whether you are looking to purchase a liquor licence or sell one we are here to assist you. We are an experienced team who work to tight deadlines such as court dates. Essentially once you have contacted us we proceed with negotiations on your behalf and furthermore liaise with your legal firm thus ensuring that you have no further concerns.

Richmond Marketing 1st Floor Harmony Court, Harmony Row, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 – 643 6431 Web: www.richmondmarketing.com Brands – Miller Genuine Draft, Tiger Beer, Kopparberg (Pear, Mixed Fruit, Apple & Lime, Pear Non Alcoholic), Peroni, Pilsner Urquell, Red Bull, Evian Water, Carpe Diem

Gem Pack Foods Ltd Damastown Way Damastown Industrial Park, Dublin 15 Tel: +353 (0)1 811 9466 Fax: +353 (0)1 811 9470 Email: info@gempackfoods.ie Web: www.gempackfoods.ie

United Wine Merchants Ltd

Little Italy Ltd 139-140 North King Street, Dublin 7. Email: sales@littleitalyltd.com Website: www.littleitalyltd.com Tel: 01-8725208/8733935 Fax: 01-8733299 Importers, Distributors & Specialists of Fine Italian Food & Wine - Wholesale & Retail To complement our range of Italian Food Products, we import Italian wines and liqueurs directly from Italy such as Minini, Bove and Villafranca wines, Mionetto Prosecco, Paolucci Liqueurs. We have just recently added to our portfolio Molinari Sambuca, Amaro Montenegro, Amaro Averna and Limoncello di Capri. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm and Sat 10-1pm Customer Car Park on site

NOREAST Coes Road Industrial Estate Dundalk, Co Louth Tel: 042 – 933 9858 Fax: 042 – 933 6370 Web: www.noreast.ie Email: sales@noreast.ie Products: Erdinger, Krombacher, Stoya, Bishops Finger, Hackenberg Pils, Perrier, Budejovicky Budvar, Weiss Bier & Hornet Scrumpy

Unit 5 Silverwood Business Park 70 Silverwood Road, Craigavon Co. Armagh BT66 6LN Tel: 028 3831 6555 Fax: 028 3831 6444 Email: sales@unitedwines.co.uk Web: www.unitedwines.co.uk

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION

Premier Foods Ireland 2nd Floor, Cape House Westend Office Park Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Tel: 01 – 640 7000 Fax: 01 – 640 7080 Email: marketing@premierfoods.ie Brands - McDonnell’s Curry, Hartley’s, Chivers, Sharwood’s, McDougall’s, Erin Soup, Saxa, Bisto, Ocean Spray, Birds.

HEATING Office Of Tobacco Control Willow House, Millennium Park Naas, Co. Kildare Tel: +353 (0)45 852 700 Fax: +353 (0)45 852 799 Email: info@otc.ie Web: www.otc.ie The establishment of the Office of Tobacco Control is one of the measures put forward in the Towards a Tobacco Free Society Report published in 2000 and contained within the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and 2004. The Office was set up on an administrative basis pending legislation and received statutory status in May 2002, the main function of the OTC is to advise the Minister for Health and Children, and assist him or her in the implementation of policies and objectives of the Government, on the control and regulation of tobacco products generally; to advise the Minister on any further actions that should be taken to reduce or eliminate smoking or its effects; organise research and disseminate the results and coordinate a national inspection programme in cooperation with the health boards.

Flogas Ireland Ltd Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co.Louth Ph: 041 – 983 1041 Fax: 041 – 983 4652 Email: info@flogas.ie Web: www.flogas.ie

Flogas – Natural Gas Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ph: 041 – 987 4874 Fax: 041 – 983 4652 Email: info@flogasnaturalgas.ie Web: www.flogasnaturalgas.ie

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SOFT DRINKS & JUICES

RVR.ie – Energy Technology Experts Kenmare, Co. Kerry Tel: 064 – 41344 Customer Service: 0818 313 003 Email: info@rvr.ie Web: www.RVR.ie

SIGNS & DISPLAY

Britvic licensed wholesale Kilcarbery Business Park, Nangor Road Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Phone: +353 (0)1 630 5000 Web: www.britvic.ie Products: 7UP Free, Club Orange, Club Lemon Britvic 55, Britvic Juices, Cidona, Club Mixers, Energise Energy, Energise Edge, Mi Wadi, Pepsi, T.K., J20, Ballygowan, WKD.

TEA & COFFEE SUPPLIERS

Clearview Signs Unit D11, South City Business Centre Whistetown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Tel: 01 – 452 1885 Fax: 01 – 452 1885 Email: artwork@clearviewsigns.ie Web: www.clearviewsigns.ie

TOBACCO DISTRIBUTORS

Bunzl Irish Merchants Malahide Road, Dublin 17 Tel: 01 – 816 4800 salesenquiries@irishmerchants.com Web: www.irishmerchants.com

Kenco Coffee Company

JTI Ireland Ltd. Block D, Cookstown Court, Old Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Tel: (01) 404 5400 (Telesales) (01) 404 0240 (Customer Service) (01) 404 0200 (All Other Business) Fax:(01) 404 0244 (Telesales) (01) 404 0219 (Customer Service) Web: www.jti.com The tobacco market with retail sales value of €1.9bn is the No. 1 category in value terms for retailers. JTI remains No.1 in the category accounting for almost 50% of the cigarette market. In addition JTI has market leading products in the cigar, RYO and pipe tobacco sectors. Managing Director: Martin Southgate Head of Marketing: Andrew Ahern Head of Sales: Derek Mooney

WORK WEAR & UNIFORMS

Tel: 01 – 605 2600/605 2695 Ciaran Geoghegan 086 – 813 2507 Fax (01) 6052626 Email: info@kencocoffeeco.ie Web: www.kencocoffeecompany.co.uk

TILL ROLLS & LABELS Mary Coppinger Limited Ross Print Services Greystones, Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 -287 6612 Email: ian@rossprint.ie Web: www.rossprint.ie Specialists in Full Colour Print, including Magazines, Books, Brochures, Posters, Maps, Stationery etc.

Contact Mr. Ian Mullen

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P E L Sales Ltd Aisling House, Unit 4 Kylemore Park South, Dublin 10 Tel: 01 – 626 8000 Fax: 01 – 626 6500 Email: sales@pelsales.ie Ireland’s largest independent Supplier of till rolls to the Retail Trade. Visa rolls, Printed Till rolls & Chip & Pin rolls are a specialty.

Unit 2, Frankfield Ind Est Frankfield, Cork Tel: 021 – 431 5818 Email: orders@marycoppinger.com Web: www.coppingers.com

Selected fine tobaccos

NEWS

Pilsner from the original source. Pilsner Urquell is still brewed to its original recipe and only uses the finest ingredients: Saaz hops, malt and Pilsen water, to ensure an intensely hoppy character with a crisp body at 4.4% ABV. Pilsner Urquell will complement your beer range and offer your customers a distinctive, truly flavourful authentic beer. For details on how to request a Pilsner Urquell draught installation for your outlet, simply call Richmond Marketing on 01 631 6100

Enjoy Pilsner Urquell Sensibly

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