The LVA AGM & Member’s Lunch 2025 will take place in Fire Steakhouse and Bar, Dawson Street on Wednesday 26th March.

Our keynote speaker this year will be former Government Minister, broadcaster and entrepreneur, Ivan Yates.

His address will be followed by an Industry Panel Discussion on future trends, opportunities and challenges facing the Dublin licensed trade. Those participating will include John Kennedy, President Europe with Diageo; Barry Connolly, Managing Director with Richmond Marketing; Willie Jack, Proprietor of Iconic Belfast Bars and LVA Chair, Willie Aherne of The Palace Bar, Fleet Street.

The full schedule is as follows:

11.00am – AGM

12.15pm – Drinks Reception, hosted by LVA

1.00pm – Lunch

3.00pm – Keynote Speaker, Ivan Yates

3.30pm – Industry Panel Discussion

4.00pm – Close.

Booking details and additional information has been emailed to members.

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