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Three members of the Traveller community who were served lunch but refused alcohol have failed in their claim of discrimination against a Kerry hotel.

Judge David Waters at the District Civil Court in Killarney said a license holder was entitled to refuse people drink for “a variety of reasons”, and refusing to serve someone did not necessarily mean discrimination.

The court heard that other members of the Traveller community who were at The Killarney Court Hotel for a Christening party were being served at the same time as the applicants.

 The hotel, on the Rock Road/Ring Road in Killarney, also hosted the meetings of Tom Rights, a Traveller group formed to highlight alleged discrimination in Killarney pubs and hotels, it also emerged.

CATEX, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, returns to the RDS, Simmonscourt from Tuesday 26th – Thursday 28th February 2019, and with upwards of 12,00

0 visitors expected to attend, it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated industry events of the year. Registration for the three-day event is now live and free via www.catexexhibition.com

 Pictured are Sean Martin, Sales Director with Bunzl; Margaret Andreucetti, Sales Manager CATEX; Mariana Landin, Waitress, The Gibson Hotel and Oliver Kenny, Sales Director with Calor Gas

 

 For those looking to source the newest, most innovative food and drink products or simply keep their fingers on the pulse on the hottest trends, next year’s event promises to serve up solutions, innovative new business ideas and will combine quality produce with world-class features and masterclasses across the three days.

Supported by industry stalwarts, Bunzl and Calor Gas, CATEX 2019 is brimming full of fresh new exhibitors, a reflection of the growing foodservice market in Ireland that is set to grow by 6.1% to reach a value of €8.2 billion, according to a recent Bord Bia survey.

Commenting on the importance of show support, IFSA Chairman and General Manager with Total Produce Foodservice, John Cunningham said:

The stories behind Ireland’s Ancient East’s castles and Vikings are set to be brought to life through Fáilte Ireland’s long-term ‘Castles and Conquests’ and ‘Vikings’ tourism 

plans.

Over 60 tourism businesses took part in a bespoke workshop at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny today to develop stories and experiences centred around the castles in their area, helping to create a more connected visitor experience in towns across Ireland’s Ancient East and, in turn, drive increased visitor numbers to the region.

  With Vikings, Normans and castles playing a fundamental role in the region’s built heritage, counties including Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath and Wexford have been identified as having potential to evolve as areas with a strong cluster of attractions that can draw international visitors.

This work will feed into the ‘Castles and Conquests’ and ‘Vikings’ tourism plans, which local tourism businesses and stakeholders are working closely on, and will play a key role in extending the season and increasing dwell time in the region.  

Speaking about the workshop, Head of Ireland’s Ancient East at Fáilte Ireland, Jenny De Saulles said:

 Liam Aherne, Palace Bar, Dublin was presented with a portrait of himself which was commissioned by the Irish Guild of Sommeliers. 

Oictured are Oliver J. Murtagh President of Irish Guild of Sommeliers  Andrew O' Gorman, Secretary Irish Guild of Sommeliers and Willie Aherne, Palace Bar.

 

The Palace has attained international acclaim for its singular devotion to the promotion of Irish whiskey. In excess of 300 of the finest Irish whiskies can be savoured here attracting whiskey connoisseurs from far and wide. This range of Irish whiskies has been developed by Willie Aherne. When Bill Aherne, acquired the palace in 1946 it was common for public houses to have their own bottled whiskey and The Palace Bar had the renowned “The Palace Brand Whiskey”. August 2011 The Palace Bar revived this tradition of having its own bottled whiskey again with the exclusive single cask “The Palace Bar 9 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey” which was launched on 18th August, 2011.