#Guinness

by Shane Adlum on Sep 3rd, 2019 - 6249 Views

Guinness Brewery’s proposed development The Continuous Development of Dublin 8 – In this article, Shane Adlum rounds up all the major developments happening in the coming years to Dublin 8  The population of Dublin 8 will significantly increase in the next few years with several high-profile... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 29th, 2017 - 2744 Views

For the first time since Meatopia set sail from New York in 2013, we’re packing our bags again and heading over to Dublin for GUINNESS X MEATOPIA on 1st and 2nd July. In partnership with the legendary black beer, Guinness, we’re staging an exclusive two day event within the walls of the... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Oct 4th, 2016 - 2947 Views

The 19th Guinness Fun Triathlon will be taking place on Saturday the 8th of October again. Every year Guinness hosts the Fun Triathlon to raise funds for Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children. Participants and teams will be asked to raise at least €250 by getting sponsorships. The Triathlon will... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 20th, 2015 - 2107 Views

  Lovely Night At The New Open Gate Brewery Last night, the Open Gate Brewery had their second event to celebrate their opening of the gates to the public. The evening started off with starters, and Baby Gem and Blue Cheese Candied Walnuts, Silver Hill Duck Confit and Pickled Mackerel Fillets floating... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 18th, 2015 - 2852 Views

Guinness Opens Experimental Brewery Visitors Centre Guinness launched “The Open Gate Brewery” visitors centre at St James Gate today. The experimental brewery has been exploring different beers for almost over a hundred years now. It is the place where Guinness creates many different stouts... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 7th, 2015 - 12319 Views

Arthur Guinness was born in Celbridge, Co Kildare in 1725. His mother Elizabeth Read was born in Oughterard. His father, Richard Guinness was the Land Steward to the Archbishop of Cashel Most Rev. Arthur Price. Richard was responsible for the brewing of beer for the estate’s workers. Arthur helped... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Sep 10th, 2015 - 2445 Views

Tourism Rise in Ireland – Good News for Dublin 8 Tourism in Ireland is on the rise which potentially means that next year will be a positive one for Dublin 8’s 1916 Rising Centenary Celebrations. The area will be hosting many activities for visitors and tourists with the 1916 commemorations... 

by Alan Finn on Sep 8th, 2015 - 2432 Views

  Guinness Storehouse Victory The Guinness Storehouse which is situated here in our own wonderful Dublin 8 has been very busy recently fighting off some very stiff competition to become the Europe’s new tourist number one. It has already beaten some of the continent’s great hallmarks, the Eiffel... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 1st, 2015 - 2528 Views

Diageo is a global leader when it comes to their leading brands of spirits, beers and wines. Their brands are sold across more than 180 countries. Popular brands include: Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Baileys, J & B and Guinness. Since 1954 the Cannes Lions Festival has been celebrating... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jun 10th, 2015 - 2953 Views

Guinness to Get Brazilian? A rumour has circulated from the Brazilian magazine “Veja” that the country’s richest man is eyeing up a buyout attempt of Diageo, parent company to Baileys and Guinness. In one of those few moments when both a reporter in Rio de Janeiro and in Basin Lane can both report... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 29th, 2015 - 2482 Views

Guinness Storehouse on Google Business View In January Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, opened its doors to a global virtual audience by joining Google Business View. Google has recently launched Google’s Business View and Guinness is one of Ireland’s... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Mar 16th, 2015 - 2145 Views

St Patrick Looking After The Irish – Local Tourism Increases There were huge crowds gathering outside Guinness’s Storehouse today as the anticipation for the St Patrick’s Day Festival continues to grow.  Lines of tourists stretched down Robert’s Street to the top of Echlin Street waiting... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 4th, 2015 - 3059 Views

The Rise of the Irish Craft Beer – Where Next? – Seamus Raftery discusses the rise of the Irish Craft Beer out of the Recession In their book “Slainte: The Complete Guide to Irish Craft Beer and Cider”, Caroline Hennessy and Kristen Jensen called the ongoing craft beer revolution on... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Aug 12th, 2014 - 2222 Views

Heritage Week and the DCC Opera! This August will see a number of events in the Dublin 8 environs to finish up the summer on a bang! A mixture of high culture, local open days and heritage week will provide more than ample opportunity to escape the home and get involved in something really interesting... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 25th, 2014 - 3234 Views

Credit to Property.ie  In this week’s planning proposals, permission is being sought for a small apartment development on New Row in Blackpitts.  There was one social housing exemption certificate granted this week.   AREA 2   COMMERCIAL: Area Area 2 – South Central Application... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jul 18th, 2014 - 3926 Views

Image credit to Hugh Blake This week’s planning proposals also contains the previous week’s covering the period of 30/06/14 to 11/07/14.  We apologise for the inconvenience of its absence last week.   Planning for the building that currently houses a rehearsal studio on James’ Street has... 

by Tony Gorman on Jun 27th, 2014 - 3163 Views

  I have wobbled away To the tune of black stout And I’ve stopped here and there To release its yeast out I have staggered the bars Talking a load of codswallop As I ordered quite clearly Another pint of that gollop It came black as night With a head oh so creamy And it left me all floppy And...