Sinéad Smyth Chairperson Dublin native Sinéad holds a BA in Culinary Arts from TUD and an MSc in Insight and Innovation from DCU, where she was a part of Bord Bia’s talent programme. In 2022 Sinéad was awarded a scholarship to attend the MAD Academy in Copenhagen, where she completed a course in Environment and…
Trish Nunan
Trish Nunan Vice-Chairperson Canadian born Trish has a background in event planning and a passion for wine and travel. She began taking wine courses in 2020 and is now hooked! Trish is looking forward to helping the Wine Spirit Women Committee deliver educational and networking opportunities to its members. Trish holds a WSET 2 and…
Q&A with Amanda Thomson, CEO and Founder of Thomson & Scott NOUGHTY.
Name: I’m Amanda Thomson Occupation & Company: CEO and Founder of Thomson & Scott NOUGHTY. Tell me about your current role? We’re planning to be the world’s No. 1 Premium Non-Alcoholic Wine Brand. The choice for traditional wine lovers. How did you first get into the drinks industry? My initial steps in the industry were to move to…
Career Openings March 2023
The Merrion Tree in Dublin are seeking a Part-Time Manager (20-25 hours per week) Wines Direct Ltd are hiring a Customer Service Administrator, based in their Mullingar office. Food PR & Communications seek a PR Executive. Their clients include Ireland’s best restaurants, brands and food producers. The role is 4 day week or 5 day and can be hybrid…
Our WSW Christmas Party Guest Speaker
We are delighted to host our first event of 2023 at The Wine Pair on Monday 27th February. On the night we will be joined by a special guest, Şenay Özdemir, founder of Women in Wine Expo. About Senay Ozdemir Award winning journalist Senay Ozdemir, is a true communicator and storyteller. While working and living…
Events February 2023
Dublin’s Stillgarden Distillery hosts regular tastings and comedy nights, which make for a great night out. The Wines Direct Portfolio Tasting is being held in Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, Dublin on Monday, 13th February, with March dates scheduled for Galway (13th) and Cork (27th). Click here to register. On 19th February, Philip Dunne and winemaker Bo Barrett will…
February Newsletter 2023
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Career Openings February 2023
The Institute of Masters of Wine are looking to fill two roles. For more information, click here. Nest Wine Bar is recruiting for a new Manager. Interested parties can email elli@nestwineandcoffee.ie Dax Restaurant is seeking fine dining wait staff. Successful candidates will receive 3 days off, good working hours, and other benefits. Applicants will have 2+ years experience….
Q&A with Neasa Corish Miquel
Name: Neasa Corish Miquel Occupation & Company: Co-proprietor (and wife!) of Laurent Miquel Family Wines, based in the Languedoc. Tell me about your current role? My role has evolved a lot in the 22 years since I moved to the Languedoc. Currently, I manage most things outside of the vineyards and the wine-making, which are…
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