About Us
The Wine Board of Ireland is a division of the Wine & Spirit Education Board of Ireland, the trade body for the Wine and Spirit Industry. The Wine Board was founded in 1977 with the objective of promoting wine in Ireland through training, education and wine promotion activities. Since its foundation thousands of students, from general wine enthusiasts to industry professionals, have received qualifications from the Wine Board. This training has greatly advanced wine knowledge and understanding in the Retail and Hospitality sectors as well as in the wider community. Importantly, this activity has also supported the growth and development of the wine market in Ireland.
Activities of the Wine Board
The main activities of the Wine Board are as follows:- Provision of a comprehensive range of wine courses, for every level from complete beginners / wine enthusiasts through to those working in the industry in a professional capacity. WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Certificate courses and the WSET Diploma are also provided. Courses take place in a number of city locations throughout Ireland including Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Waterford.
- A Staff Recruitment service featuring jobs currently available within the Wine Trade in Ireland. This service is accessed via the "Jobs in the Wine Trade" section of the web site. Posting of job vacancies on the web site is free of charge to all members of the Wine Board.
- Publication of annual data on the Wine and Spirits markets in Ireland and the provision of monthly market statistics to members of the Wine Board.
- Participation in wine events for both the trade and general public in order to promote and develop greater knowledge and understanding of wine in Ireland.
- To provide wine information of both a general and specific nature for all interested parties, be they the general public, importers / distributors, retailers or members of the Wine Board.