News - Pat Rigney
Drumshanbo distillery sees rise in visitor numbers
The home of Gunpowder Irish Gun includes a café, bar, gift shop and distillery tour.
Dec 29, 2025 11:21
Hopes for fewer south American trade barriers
The Mercosur agreement would significantly reduce tariffs - but is strongly opposed by Irish farmers.
Dec 19, 2025 13:07
Founder of Leitrim distillery wants it to become world-leading brand
Pat Rigney, of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, was speaking at a business event in Carrick-on-Shannon today.
Oct 3, 2025 13:59
Local distillery concerned potential EU/US tariff war could wipe out their business
It comes in response to the EU's decision to target American whiskey and impose taxes of up to 50%.
Mar 14, 2025 13:05
Drumshanbo business owner delighted after visit of Chinese ambassador
Mr. He Xiangdong visited the distillery yesterday and was accompanied by Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke, to celebrate the launch of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin in China.
Feb 14, 2024 13:41
Drinks industry in Ireland deserves better recognition argues Leitrim distiller
Founder of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo and new Drinks Ireland Chairperson, Pat Rigney, says the drinks industry is too often misrepresented and maligned in Ireland.
Feb 2, 2023 17:35
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin wins top international accolades
The Leitrim brand beat other top international brands like Moët and Jägermeister to take home top honours.
Nov 3, 2022 17:29
Head of Drumshanbo's Shed Distillery named chair of Drinks Ireland
The head of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo in Leitrim has been appointed the new chair of Drinks Ireland. PJ Rigney, who is the MD
Dec 3, 2020 12:54
Shed distillery, Drumshanbo unveils new visitor experience
The founder and owner of the Shed Distillery says they're excited at the prospect of letting more people experience their new visitors centre in
Sep 10, 2020 08:00Shannonside Newsletter
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