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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 over five hundred coopers working in ...

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 Meath, until powerful Storm Elin ...

01 Apr 2024 at 11:00

Lifestyle

6 wonderful Irish whiskeys for St Patrick’s Day celebrations

A public holiday in Ireland that’s celebrated the world over, St Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday (March 17) this year, and with a weekend roster of parades, parties and spirited fun planned, now’s the time to explore the Emerald Isle’s rich ...

07 Mar 2024 at 08:00

Lifestyle

5 cocktails to cheer springtime

Thirsty for something to perk up your palate? When it comes to rustling up a cocktail, seasonal serves with thoughts of the great outdoors are just the ticket – with enticing flavour profiles, from fresh and crisp, to a sense of sweetness ...

28 Mar 2024 at 08:00

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Irish whiskey with Tullamore links wins double honours in New York

Egan's Irish Whiskey Fortitude won Irish Whiskey of the Year at the recent New York International Spirits Competition at the end of August, the only Irish whiskey to receive a double gold, at 96 points. This was only one of an impressive ...

19 Sept 2020 at 11:47

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UPDATE: Up to 14 redundancies expected with Offaly tourist attraction closure

TULLAMORE D.E.W. has confirmed it plans to move its visitor centre from the town centre to the distillery with the loss of up to 14 jobs. Whiskey company William Grant & Sons said on Wednesday morning it will create a premium whiskey ...

23 Sept 2020 at 09:17

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BREAKING: Major Offaly tourist attraction to close

UP to 20 jobs are at risk following the shock decision of whiskey company William Grant to close the Tullamore DEW visitor centre in the town. Staff were told of the impending closure on Tuesday and it is understood that there may ...

22 Sept 2020 at 20:26

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New York honours for whiskey with Tullamore links

15 Sept 2020 at 17:36

Lifestyle

6 wonderful Irish whiskeys for St Patrick’s Day celebrations

Saluted the world over, and landing on a Monday (March 17) this year – cue a long weekend – St Patrick’s Day celebrations rarely come in small measures, and with the holiday taking place during the final weekend of the Six ...

27 Feb 2025 at 07:30

Lifestyle

Christmas gifting: 10 brilliant ways to say it with a bottle

Present hunting for something special for the drinks cabinet? After a case of wine for Christmas entertaining, stunning sparkler to celebrate the festive season, or box of tricks for the budding bartender? These top drops ...

14 Nov 2024 at 08:00

Business

'Strong stuff' - Irish whiskey used to make world's strongest material

Researchers at AMBER, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research hosted by Trinity College Dublin, have announced the development of a new way to make graphene, renowned for being the ...

23 Oct 2019 at 13:28

Lifestyle

6 superb Irish whiskeys to toast St Patrick’s Day

One of Ireland’s lucky charms is its rich whiskey heritage. Stretching back centuries, the Emerald Isle has clocked up more than 700 years of whiskey distilling – and St Patrick’s celebrations (March 17) the day to ...

26 Feb 2026 at 07:35

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