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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 potentially for ...

07 Aug 2022 at 15:43

Local News

Unique sand artwork graces Silver Strand beach for St Patrick's Day

Artist Manuel Froelich marks St Patrick’s Day on Silver Strand beach, Malin Beg, Glencolmcille, in south-west Donegal by creating an image of the local legendary silkie coming ashore to toast Ireland’s patron saint with a drop of Silkie Irish ...

16 Mar 2022 at 13:18

Local News

Whiskey and waders ready as salmon run just a day away

A draft of fishermen and a whiskey-based blessing will help mark the start of the county's salmon fishing season tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1. The ceremony, a toast to the salmon season ahead, takes place at a footbridge just below Glenfin ...

28 Feb 2022 at 22:15

Local News

Salmon season opens on the River Finn

The traditional toasting ceremony to mark the start of the 2022 salmon season on the River Finn took place at the footbridge near Glenfin church yesterday. Some of the anglers that attended the opening ceremony Anglers from near and far ...

02 Mar 2022 at 15:37

Other Sport

Ex St Eunan’s College pupil Artem Lobov sues Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor is being sued by one-time friend and former St Eunan’s College pupil, Artem Lobov, who claims he was the one that came up with the idea for the UFC megastar’s whiskey brand, Proper 12. Lobov - originally from Russia - ...

23 Nov 2022 at 13:35

National News

Founder of Ireland's smallest distillery hopes Unesco recognition will boost tourism

A founder of Ireland’s smallest distillery hopes recognition by Unesco can make the area a “magnet” for tourists in the coming year. Killowen Distillery sits within the aspiring Mourne-Gullion-Strangford Global Geopark in Northern ...

13 Jan 2023 at 10:55

Local News

Double Gold medal for Sliabh Liag whiskey

Raise your glasses for the team at Sliabh Liag Distillers. They are toasting more success after The Legendary Midnight Silkie Irish Whiskey was awarded a Double Gold medal in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition ...

28 Apr 2022 at 23:07

National News

Adding drops of water to whiskey 'allows the spirit to breathe' - CEO of Irish distillery

While whisky with a splash of water may be a popular order at the bar, scientists say they have figured out just how big this splash should be. Adding a little water is thought to open up the flavour of the drink, but a ...

02 May 2023 at 17:17

Local News

'Overwhelming' response to ballot for first bottles of Sliabh Liag Whiskey

With only 100 bottles being released, there has been a massive demand for the Sliabh Liag Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This is the first whiskey to be legally distilled in Donegal since 1841, and Sliabh Liag Distillers ...

23 Aug 2023 at 19:36

South Donegal

Sliabh Liag Distillers to release first legally distilled Donegal whiskey since 1841

Sliabh Liag Distillers has announced the historic release of the first legally distilled whiskey from Donegal since 1841. Sliabh Liag Single Malt Irish Whiskey - The Kilcar Release’ marks a significant milestone in ...

21 Aug 2023 at 22:04

Arts & Entertainment

Dying craft of coopering to be highlighted on next week's Ear to the Ground

The dying craft of coopering is set to be highlighted on next week's Ear to the Ground. A job as a cooper - a craftsperson who makes wooden barrels - was once one of the most sought after careers in Ireland, with ...

19 Jan 2024 at 14:18

National News

Ancient oak which fell in storm to live on as casks for revived whiskey brand

A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree toppled by a storm is set to be resurrected in the form of whiskey casks. The ancient giant, with a 10-metre girth, stood tall on the grounds of Swainstown Farm in Kilmessan, Co ...

01 Apr 2024 at 11:00

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