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Guinness to open new Covent Garden location while cutting costs elsewhere

Guinness to open new Covent Garden location while cutting costs elsewhere

May 21, 2025 by

DIAGEO, the parent company of Guinness, has announced a $500 million cost-cutting plan along with significant asset disposals by 2028. Amidst these measures, the Guinness brand is highlighted as a key element for future growth by their owner. Diageo, the global drinks giant behind Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray and Guinness, is operating in difficult times for the global drinks … [Read more...] about Guinness to open new Covent Garden location while cutting costs elsewhere

Dublin Airport operator donates eight-hectare wildlife sanctuary to the public

May 20, 2025 by

THE operator of Dublin Airport has donated eight hectares of land it owns to the local authority to provide public access to the wildlife sanctuary. Daa, which operates both Dublin and Cork Airports, gifted the land in Kilsallaghan in North County Dublin to Fingal County Council for the nominal cost of €10. The firm had previously purchased the land at market value, they … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport operator donates eight-hectare wildlife sanctuary to the public

Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

May 20, 2025 by

SINGER Niall McNamee has paid an emotional tribute following the death of a popular Irish publican in London. Brendan Connolly, of Connolly’s bar in Chiswick, died suddenly on Sunday, May 20. Paying tribute this week, McNamee described the publican as a “legend” who was the first person he spoke to when he arrived in the capital and remained a long-term friend and supporter as … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

Community-minded councillor set to become Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast

May 20, 2025 by

SDLP councillor Paul Doherty is set to become the next Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast. Councillor Doherty, who represents West Belfast, is the founder of the Foodstock anti-poverty charity. He will take up the role on June 2, which he was nominated for following a meeting of the SDLP group on Belfast City Council, who praised his “tireless work tackling poverty and empowering … [Read more...] about Community-minded councillor set to become Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast

Man arrested in Michael Gaine murder investigation released without charge

May 20, 2025 by

A MAN who was arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge. The man, who is aged in his 50s, was arrested on May 18 and questioned by detectives for the maximum period of 24 hours before being released from custody at Killarney Garda Station last night (May 19), Mr Gaine, 56, was reported missing … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Michael Gaine murder investigation released without charge

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