The Licensed Vintners Association

06/08/2025

Only limited spaces remaining on for 2025/2026.

Members or their staff interested in participating should check their email or contact [email protected]

Further info on course available on LVA.ie

14/07/2025

Important report from DIGI.

2,119 pubs gone since 2005.

The challenging trading environment must be addressed or that number will grow even further in the short term.

https://supportyourlocal.ie/resources/

09/07/2025

Welcome news. Our thanks to all the businesses, especially our members, who engaged with Government and public representatives on this issue.
Insurance Reform

16.7% personal injury award increase will not go ahead

A controversial proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards will not go ahead.

09/07/2025

The LVA Diploma in Bar & Food Management is now accepting applications for our 2025/ 2026 course, beginning in October.
Here's what some of our recent graduates think of the programme...

If you are interested see LVA.ie for more or contact [email protected]

02/07/2025

Expert View Delivery of Dublin Taskforce Recommendations key – LVA 1 hour ago The Dublin vintners were speaking after the Government published their ‘Roadmap for Delivery’ of the Dublin Taskforce recommendations yesterday The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the key focus should no...

25/06/2025

As Donall O'Keeffe says:
"What we can’t lose sight of is making sure the practical steps become reality. That is what will really make a difference to the lives of people in Dublin and to all the pubs we represent."

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the key focus should now be on advancing delivery of the Dublin Taskforce Recommendations. The Dublin vintners were speaking after the Government published their ‘Roadmap for Delivery’ of the Dublin Taskforce recommendations yesterday. READ THE RO...

25/06/2025

Fascinating survey from Insurance Reform

- 3 out of 4 businesses have seen their premiums rise
- 9 out of 10 businesses haven’t benefited from Gov Action Plan on Insurance
- 95% don’t believe insurers are passing on savings to customers
- 93% against higher injury awards

24/06/2025

This is all about delivery now!

The establishment of a new agency to oversee the rejuvenation of Dublin City Centre has been approved by Government.

18/06/2025

A fantastic evening at the LVA Summer Soireé 2025.

Our thanks to everyone who joined us at Anglesea House and a special thanks to the sponsors and suppliers who made it all possible.

Diageo Musgrave MarketPlace Heineken Di**le Distillery Dalcassian Wines & Spirits Edward Dillion & Co. Ltd CC Group plc Britvic Richmond Marketing The Coca-Cola Company Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Changing Times Brewery

The LVA held our Summer Soireé 2025 on Tuesday 17th June 2024. Approximately 400 members and guests attended for what turned out to be a great, sun soaked evening in the grounds of Anglesea House! We would like to extend our thanks to the various suppliers who made the night possible, Musgrave Mark...

17/06/2025

Our Chair, Tom Cleary The Temple Bar Pub gets things officially underway!

17/06/2025

LVA Summer Soirée is now in session!

17/06/2025

From today’s The Irish Times, Donall O’Keeffe outlines the case for a cut in alcohol excise in ‘The Debate’

Alcohol is a driver of social problems but it is also a key element of the hospitality industry