Licensed Vintners Association

Irish Pub Awards 2023
2023-11-15 19:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin) | The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The Irish Pubs Awards are jointly presented by Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners’ Federation Ireland (VFI). They are open to all LVA and VFI members of VFI.
The Irish Pub Awards Gala night, where the overall National Pub of the Year will be revealed, along with all category awards, will take place in The Round Room of the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 on Wednesday, 15th November 2023.
Drinks Reception – 7pm
This is a black tie event

Succession Planning for Publicans
2023-11-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, Leinster, D08 VRR7, Ireland
Succession planning can be a challenging issue for publicans and their families.
To help we are hosting an expert discussion on this topic.
This members only event is open to publicans and their families.
It will take place 14th Nov.
Booking details sent out by email.
Speakers are:
– Former Irish international rugby star Simon Best, Acton House Farm
– Feargal McCormack of FPM ACCOUNTANTS
– & Patricia Heavey of Patrick F. O’Reilly & Company
Members can check out the email from the LVA to book a spot for them & any family members they wish to include

Getting More from your Social Media
2023-09-12 14:30 - 16:00 | Fitzwilliam Hotel, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, Leinster, D02 HE18, Ireland
This seminar aims to provide LVA members and their staff with details on how they can get more from their social media and some of the key social media trends they need to be aware of.
“Getting More from your Social Media” will include the following speakers and talks.
The Current State of Social Media
Does ‘X’ mark the spot or is it time for some ‘Bluesky’ thinking?

Jimmy Healy, Managing Director of Cogency
Jimmy is responsible for the LVA’s communications, PR and social media activity, a role he has been fulfilling since 2018. The founder and managing director of strategic communications agency, Cogency, he has been in communications and digital marketing for over 20 years. During that time he has worked in Government – heading up the communications team for the successful Lisbon Treaty Referendum – as well as advising a range of household name brands such as FIFA, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Vodafone, AIB, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and many more.
www.cogency.ie

Using TikTok and Instagram
Muriel Foley, Managing Director of MGFD
Muriel Foley runs a digital marketing consultancy called MGFD. She has over 10 years’ experience in digital marketing in both Ireland and Canada. During her time in Canada she was Paid Social Lead for a global agency where she worked with clients in hospitality, retail, food and beverage and the auto industries. She was also a Digital Director with a leading Irish marketing and communications agency. Among the brands Muriel has worked with are Diageo, Jagermeister, Coca Cola and General Motors. She is also a lecturer in digital marketing in Munster Technological University.
http://mgfd.ie/

AI and Social Media
Ailish Irvine, CEO of Irvine Training
Ailish Irvine is a digital marketing and business trainer with a focus on AI and Social Media. She has over ten year’s experience in helping her clients establish a strong online presence and stand out in their industry. Her technological expertise enables her to provide valuable insights to her clients on how to leverage these technologies to improve their digital marketing efforts.
https://www.ailishirvinetraining.com/

Tickets are available for LVA Members and cost €25 per person. They must be secured in advance.
Any members seeking tickets can book them via the email previously issued by the LVA or by calling Anglesea House on 01 6680215.
