It is hard to believe we are into the final quarter and preparing for Christmas. The past month was a very exciting time for our industry, Michelin stars were awarded in venues across the country bringing our total stars up to 18. There is a feeling of pride within our Industry,…
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Welcome to my October newsletter. As we roll into the Autumn, the first Storm of the season “Lorenzo” paid us a visit. Met Éireann had been sending reports out of a ferocious storm of significant force that had Ireland in its path. The warning system was then downgraded to an…
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Restaurants Association of Ireland will present a Pre-Budget Submission to members of the Oireachtas in September. Click here to read the full submission.
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Welcome to my September newsletter, finally after a long summer I feel like we are back into a routine, the kids are back to School and this time of year for me personally is always a quiet time in my calendar. Customers tighten up their pockets as the summer can…
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Welcome to the president’s report for August. The Weather has been fantastic and many of our customers are finding alternative means of dining. They are making the most of the great weather, enjoying the BBQ at home and hosting dinner parties. We get enough bad weather and of course they…
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Welcome to the Presidents report for July. The sun is shining, and temperatures are soaring. One thing for sure is that this beautiful weather certainly brings a smile on people faces although the change from spring into summer for me brings some uncertainty. The summer encourages festivals, concerts and events…
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Dear Members, Firstly I would like to congratulate all of the winners and nominees in our 11th annual Irish Restaurant Awards held in the Burlington Hotel on May 8th. It was a fantastic evening, an evening that celebrated everything special in our industry. It is a night we can network…
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Firstly I would like to thank everybody across the sector for the unbelievable support that I have received since taking on the role as President. The AGM in The Europe Hotel in Killarney was a fantastic day and night. It was highly rewarding and very insightful. It is not often…
Read MoreFree and open to members and non-members. Branch / information meetings are an opportunity for our Chief Executive Adrian Cummins to brief you on what the RAI is currently working on, issues within the sector and answer any questions that you may have. Date County Location Time Monday 29th April …
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As I write my penultimate report I have had little or no time to reflect on my last 2 years. The last month has truly been one of the busiest in my tenure and as usual there has been an all-out attack on our industry. We are just coming to…
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