Net sales of Guinness in Ireland fall by 5%

Net sales of Guinness in Ireland fell by 5% in the past 12 months but, due to an overall contraction in the beer sector, the brand maintained its healthy market share.

Parent company, Diageo, yesterday reported a 5% increase in annual net sales for the 12 months to the end of June to £11.43bn (€13bn); with operating profits rising by 10% to £3.53bn.

Western Europe — including Ireland — suffered “another very tough year”, with net sales declining by 11%.