‘Fawlty Towers’ pub-owner elected president of Vintner’s Federation

A Co Sligo publican has been elected as the new president of the Vintners' Federation.

Paul Stevenson - who owns the 'Fawlty Towers' in Ballymote - said he would be focusing on the positive role pubs play in the community and with regard to tourism.

The VFI represents over 5,000 publicans outside Dublin.