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US tariffs 'put Irish drinks firms at a disadvantage'

The 15% tariff on Irish drinks exports to the US is a "disappointment" that will put the sector at a disadvantage, according to one of the country's leading distillers.

Business • 22 Aug

The US market accounts for 35% of the Co Leitrim firm's sales

Profits decline at maker of Gunpowder Irish Gin to €2.8m

Pre-tax profits at the maker of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin last year declined by 25% to €2.8m.

Business • 22 Jul

Gunpowder Irish Gin and Butlers Chocolates team up again

Two Irish family businesses have joined forces once again to create a new selection of premium-gin chocolate truffles for customers across the world.

Business • 04 Jul

Pat Rigney said his company aimed to absorb some of the impact of US tariffs but it would ultimately have to increase prices there

Drinks firms face falling US sales despite EU tariff move

Irish drinks brands are facing falling sales in the US, according to a leading distiller, despite the sector likely dodging targetted tariffs.

Business • 09 Apr

Pat Rigney, the founder of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

Drumshambo gin owner invests in new Dublin brewery

The founder of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin has become the latest investor in a new brewery set up by a group of Dublin publicans.

Business • 03 Dec 24

Minister for European Affairs Peter Burke and Chinese Ambassador He Xiangdong take part in a tasting session with (from left) Denise and Pat Rigney and Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Justin Warnock

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin launches on China market

The Shed Distillery, based in Co Leitrim, has launched its Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin into the growing Chinese market.

Business • 13 Feb 24

Rigney named as new chair of Drinks Ireland|Spirits

Pat Rigney, the managing director and founder of "The Shed Distillery" in Co Leitrim, has been appointed Chair of Drinks Ireland|Spirits.

Business • 11 Dec 19

The Shed Distillery team - Sean MacGabhann, Áine Herr, Brian Rigney and Karl McKeown

Shed Distillery to add jobs after winning gin award

The Shed Distillery, home of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, has announced the creation of new jobs after it won the 2019 Best Gin award at the Flaviar Awards in New York.

Business • 26 Sep 19

Chairman of the Irish Gin Working Group Pat Rigney says the new strategy will focus on five target markets

Irish gin producers aiming to treble sales by 2022

Irish gin producers want to treble sales by 2022, with the aim to sell five million bottles or 400,000 9-litre cases around the world, according to the Irish Spirits Association (ISA).

Business • 06 Apr 18

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin