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Revenue seizes smuggled beer and wine worth nearly €400,000

Almost 65,000 litres of smuggled wine and beer were seized by Revenue in the past week which is estimated to be worth €390,000. Over the course of last weekend, as a result of routine operations at Rosslare Europort, Revenue seized approximately 48,...

07 Oct 2022 at 23:33

Coronation Street star and comedian Duggie Brown dies aged 82

Comedian and actor Duggie Brown, who starred in Coronation Street and Last Of The Summer Wine, has died at the age of 82, his manager said. Rotherham-born Brown first found fame in Ken Loach’s 1969 film Kes, based on Barry Hines’ novel, and became ...

16 Aug 2022 at 16:49

Last Of The Summer Wine actress Josephine Tewson dies aged 91

Star of British television sitcoms Josephine Tewson has died aged 91, her agent has confirmed. Tewson, best-known for her roles in Keeping Up Appearances and Last Of The Summer Wine, died on Thursday night at Denville Hall, a care home in London ...

19 Aug 2022 at 17:41

Food & Drink

7 of the best bubbles for summer socials and celebrations

Fizz, bang pop! When it comes to happiness in a glass, you can’t go wrong with bubbles. A steady stream of tiny beads cascading into crystalware seems to always fit the bill – and brighten up any party. From mood-enhancing budget-friendly ...

11 Aug 2022 at 11:00

Food & Drink

Why wine might taste better in the morning, according to an expert

It might seem a bit cheeky to think about cracking open a bottle of bubbly at elevenses – after all, dialling up coffee morning with something stronger is always going to raise a few eyebrows. Pouring a glass of rosé pre-lunchtime is ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:00

Ireland

Meath whiskey distillery saves century-old Spanish wine casks from rubbish heap

A Meath distillery has saved 100-year-old Spanish wine barrels to reuse them in Ireland maturing whiskey. Almost 70 extremely rare Oloroso casks from Cordoba in Andalucía, southern Spain, have been shipped to Co Meath to be used ...

07 Aug 2022 at 15:43

Food & Drink

Wonderful wintry wines for £10 and under

If you find yourself foraging for a mid-week wine – a value vino that’s interesting and won’t blow the budget – own label lines are great, especially if you’re stocking up to drink in the new season. Often offering the best ...

22 Sept 2022 at 09:30

Bernard Cribbins: All-round entertainer beloved by generations of children

Bernard Cribbins was one of the most versatile and popular entertainers of his generation, managing to be a favourite on children’s TV while also starring in the bawdy Carry On films. He could turn his hand to virtually ...

28 Jul 2022 at 10:57

Food & Drink

6 French wines to sip in the sunshine

France at a glance… when you want to seek, savour and pluck the perfect palate pleasers, France leads the field. With more than 10 major wine regions, if you were to spin the wine wheel, you know you’re in for a treat ...

28 Jul 2022 at 09:30

Food & Drink

6 super fresh white wines for summer sipping

There’s no denying fresh white wines straddle the seasons, but as we sail into high summertime, they really come into their own. Naturally, sunshine and blue skies pop into play – not to mention a shift in what we’re ...

04 Aug 2022 at 09:30

Food & Drink

6 summer red wines to chill and sip in the sunshine

On a scorching hot summer’s day, one of the advantages of a fruity, youthful bottle of red is you can chill it – and look forward to those concentrated fruit flavours served cold. It comes down to a matter of taste ...

21 Jul 2022 at 10:30

Food & Drink

Spotlight on Spain: 7 top drops to sip in the sunshine

There’s no denying Spain’s a dream destination when it comes to wine. Beyond the sightseeing and sun soaking, one of the greatest pleasures of the plains of Spain is sampling the local cuisine – and vino. And boy ...

20 May 2022 at 11:00

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