Name: Viki BairdOccupation & Company: Boss Lady, Stillagarden Distillery & Visitor Centre Tell me about your current role?I started the business in 2019, opened in March 2020 – then swiftly closed. Various openings and closing of the visitor center, thankfully the shop and manufacturing was allowed to continue throughout which gave us the opportunity to…
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Meet Diageo – Corporate Member
Wine Spirit Women are pleased to announced our latest Corporate Member Diageo.
March Newsletter 2023
Wine Spirit Women May Newsletter 2023
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…
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…
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….
Typsy
Want to learn at your own pace or on the go? Typsy is an online platform specialising in hospitality training and courses. There’s over 1000 videos covering topics from beverages, management , business and more. General access is free and allows you to take courses on a broad range of beverages. Brush up your knowledge…
January Newsletter 2023
Wine Spirit Women January Newsletter 2023
Q&A with Brigid O’Hora from Virtual Vineyards
Name: Brigid O’Hora Occupation & Company: Owner of Virtual Vineyards. Tell me about your current role? My current role is varied and busy. I set up Virtual Vineyards in In September 2020. This is an online wine tasting events business that incorporates wine classes, tastings and events. I also operate on an ‘in person’ event…
