Diageo announces plans to build €200 million brewery in Kildare
Carlsberg, Harp, Hop House 13, Kilkenny, Rockshore and Smithwick’s would be brewed at the facility if it’s approved. Beverage alcohol company Diageo has announced plans to invest €200 million in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon-neutral brewery in Kildare. In a statement on Friday, the company that owns Guinness revealed the new facility would be located on […]
4 years ago
Noel Rock asked for less alcoholic beer to be sent to the Mansion House just as his Fianna Fáil rival was elected Lord Mayor
The Fine Gael TD claimed that it wasn’t known who the Lord Mayor would be when he sent the letter, but it had been widely reported on the same day that Paul McAuliffe was due to take over the role. Mr Rock, who was elected TD for Dublin North West in 2016, is expected to […]
6 years ago
Diageo officially cancel sponsorship of London Irish over Paddy Jackson signing
The decision was announced on Thursday evening. Diageo, owner of Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnny Walker, and Captain Morgans among other brands, has announced that it will be cancelling its sponsorship of the London Irish rugby club. This is due to the team’s signing of former Ulster and Ireland player Paddy Jackson, who was acquitted of rape […]
7 years ago
Diageo to introduce 26 weeks paid paternity leave for new Irish fathers
A revolutionary move. Drinks company Diageo is set to introduce an “ambitious” new family leave policy to workers in Ireland and across international outlets, with both men and woman afforded 26 weeks fully paid parental leave. Announced on Wednesday (22 May), the new policy aims to set “a global minimum standard” of four weeks paternity […]
7 years ago
A new Irish whiskey is being launched from St James’s Gate Brewery
Exciting news. Diageo today announced plans for investment in a whiskey distillery in the once Power Station at St. James’s Gate. Irish whiskey is the fastest growing spirit in the world and with global sales increasing by over 300%, Diageo have launched a new premium Blended Irish Whiskey called Roe & Co. Roe & Co is named […]
9 years ago
These are the companies who do the most outdoor advertising in Ireland
Ads are all around us. You might not always notice it, but walk through any city street and you’ll find that you’re permanently besotted with advertisements. On bins, on buses, on billboards – every place you look. According to the annual Posterwatch report for 2015, put together by PML, Guinness-owner Diageo was the biggest spender […]
11 years ago