TULLAMORE Dew, the Irish whiskey brand owned by C&C, recorded a 20% increase in sales over the past 12 months, becoming the second-largest selling Irish whiskey in the world.

MAGNERS cider, owned by Clonmel-based C&C, lost further market share and distribution last month in Britain.

Coors Brewers have emerged as the driving force behind negotiations to set up a British Cup.