Bartenders Ireland

Fancy a visit to Puerto Rico this year? Are you a Modern Professional Bartender? Can you create an original Hennessy Cocktail? Do you have what it takes to win? Can you make four of the same cocktail in 6 minutes or less and still follow strict international rules? If you answered Yes to any of these questions then you should enter the Hennessy Cognac Cocktail Competition?* The BAI with Hennessy Cognac will hold a competition at the end of June to find Ireland's representative for this years WORLD COCKTAIL COMPETITION which will take place in Puerto Rico, 4th-10th October 2008. Further details from: Declan Byrne, President BAI Tel. 086-8120833 cocktailbyrne@gmail.com Saffron Gin Cocktail Competition Monday June 16^th. Venue and time to be confirmed. 1st Prize - A trip to Gabriel Boudier in Burgundy where Saffron Gin is made. For further information contact: Michael Foggarty of the Celtic Whiskey Shop, Dawson St. Dublin 2. Past Presidents Celebrate 35th Anniversary (l-r) Jerry Fitzpatrick (1972-75 & '83-'86), Joe Connolly ('92-'95), D. Byrne (2002-2006 current), Derek Meaney ('98-'01), James Langan ('06-'07). See more photos here>>> Mr. John Murphy - past President from Dublin's Gresham Hotel pictured after receiving a Gold Pin to mark the 35th Anniversary of the BAI at our meeting in Jan 2008.		Latest News 'Garnish King' reveals Secrets to BAI Members more>>> Mr. Andrew O'Gorman is appointed BAI National Education Officer 13/04/08 Childline Membership of the Bartenders Association of Ireland is open to all bartenders working in the Republic of Ireland. Including Bartenders working in Pubs, Hotels, Restaurants, Airport bars, Night Clubs, Sports & Social Clubs, etc. Membership only €50. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME ! More>>> For information about the BAI - [click here]. For information about BAI Cocktail Competitions visit our 'Cocktail Competitions' page - [click here]. From time-to-time demonstrations, lectures and product presentations are hosted at the BAI meetings where members have the opportunity to taste, evaluate and discuss various brands and products from around the globe. All members are notified of these meetings. For information about the Irish Guild Of Sommeliers, visit their website here: www.irishguild ofsommeliers.ie

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