As the Dáil reconvened to enact emergency coronavirus legislation, as the first death was recorded in Northern Ireland, and as oral and practical exams for Junior and Leaving Cert students were cancelled it might be all too easy to fret, to be sceptical about our capacity to overcome this threat.

Sales of Jameson Irish Whiskey helped drive first half revenues at parent group Pernod Ricard, but the French drinks giant has warned the coronavirus will hit its full-year top line figures.

Irish Distillers have been named Cork Company of the Year for driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey.

Michael Creed From taste trails to Michelin Star restaurants, Cork ticks all the boxes, writes Minister Michael Creed

To the unknowing passer-by, yesterday might have presented a similar appearance to Munster Final day as crowds streamed into Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Rather than the spectacle of a hurling or football encounter, however, the legendary venue instead hosted the PM Group’s 40th celebration of business in Cork.

Peter Dowdall reports on efforts to halt biodiversity loss to boost coastal habitats in the Cork area

Drinks company Pernod Ricard has reported its strongest earnings growth in seven years, largely boosted by a 6% jump in global sales of Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Drinks giant Pernod Ricard has reported its strongest earnings growth in seven years, largely boosted by a 6% jump in global sales of Jameson Irish Whiskey.

IRELAND needs to reduce its high alcohol excise tax over the next two years to help offset the impacts which a no-deal Brexit will have on rural drinks industry jobs.

When James Joyce opined a century ago that “the light music of whiskey falling into glasses makes an agreeable interlude”, little did he realise just how agreeable it would ultimately become as an Irish export success story.

DIGI recommended that the government reduce the excise tax on alcohol by 15% over the next two years in order to deal with this issue.

The drinks industry is calling on the Government to reduce the excise tax on alcohol by 15% over the next two years in a bid to prevent the closure of pubs and off-licences.

Ireland is among the most expensive countries in Europe in terms of buying food and drink.

I watched a three-part phenomenon at work last week. The promise it made was remarkable — so much so that I admit I was sceptical about the possibilities.

Michael Healy has been appointed as general manager in the Republic of Ireland for Deliveroo, the food delivery app service.

His skills in an ancient craft have helped him restore a family link with one of Ireland’s largest distilleries.

There is something sobering, something dark about the prospect of obsolescence.

The owner of the former "La Stampa" restaurant in Dublin's Dawson Street, Louis Murray, was "terrified and confused" to find a bank had appointed a receiver to sell the asset just days after he believed he had entered into an agreement for the consensual sale of the property, the High Court heard.

Killian O’Mahony, who comes from a long line of craftsmen, successfully completed his apprenticeship under Master Cooper Ger Buckley.

Last Monday’s Irish Grand National evoked plenty of memories for Roy Craigie, many of them from long before he enjoyed an 11-year stint as Fairyhouse general manager up to 1999.

Midleton GAA club has secured planning permission for a move to new grounds to cater an expansion in its membership.

Frits Potgieter has been appointed as general manager of the 5-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney, part of the iNua Collection.

“Somebody said to me recently it’s easier to get €50 out of a fella now than it is an hour of their time. It’s a fair way of looking at it.”

A man who died following a work-place accident at an Irish Distillers facility in Co Cork was named locally last night as Dominic Knowles.

So near and yet so far. It was very disappointing coming so close to making it through to the next round of the European Tour Q-School, but the upshot is my professional ambitions are on hold for a year and I have an opportunity to dedicate a year to elite amateur golf.

French drinks company Pernod Ricard has said it expects further good sales growth in its current financial year, largely driven by the performance of Jameson whiskey in the US and Europe.

Sales of Jameson Irish Whiskey increased by 20% in value and by 16% volume-wise in the six months to the end of December, significantly boosting parent group Pernod Ricard in the first half of its current financial year.

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A €10.5m investment in Midleton Distillery will help grow the industry for the next 30 years, according to owner Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard.

Continued strong sales momentum for Jameson Irish Whiskey, in key overseas markets, helped international drinks giant Pernod Ricard make a positive start to its current financial year.

New Irish Distillers boss Jean-Christophe Coutures has, on the back of continued strong sales growth for flagship brand Jameson Irish Whiskey, launched a fresh attack on the Government for its high excise rates.