Red wine, particularly Merlot, has been described as the top choice for Christmas Day in Ireland.

KATE RYAN rounds up some exciting cocktail experiences in Cork that are worth checking out this summer

In part three of her series on Cork’s brewing scene, KATE RYAN catches up with Sam and Maudeline Black, of Blacks of Kinsale, who opened a state-of-the-art brewery and distillery recently

In a new four-part series, KATE RYAN looks at Cork’s craft beer scene. Today she finds out more about the famed Cork brewery Franciscan Well’s latest adventure, as they kick off their Dockland Series.

DI CURTIN shares some advice on what to purchase for your drinks cabinet this Christmas, and shares some cocktail recipes, perfect for the festive season

When we think of wine, France, Spain, and Italy come to mind - as well as Chile and Australia. KATE RYAN talks Irish wines

Oisín Davis launched his new book in Cask in Cork recently. The book, Irish Kitchen Cocktails has 60 recipes that are classy, cool, fun and totally do-able - with a focus on Irish spirits. KATE RYAN found out more

October marks cider making season. KATE RYAN chats to Rob Daly, one half of the duo behind Press House Cider, in Bandon, the latest addition to Cork’s fantastic craft cider scene

As J-Lo launches a new liquor brand in spite of husband Ben Affleck’s sobriety, how easy is it to go sober if your partner still drinks?

Rebel City Distillery Series Absinthe is the only one made in Ireland Ireland’s first and only Absinthe is being made in Cork, writes KATE RYAN. She chats to people at the distillery behind the spirit who are on a mission to change the drink’s reputation. Kate also shares a special recipe

The Sex Education star saw a gap in the market during the pandemic.

The Hollywood star produces Rosé Champagne in France.

Mr Justice Hunt said the jury in the trial had been "charitable and merciful" in finding Smith not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter on the basis that he was too intoxicated to have intended to kill the deceased.

In the final part of a three-part series, KATE RYAN talks to two more women who are working in the brewing and distilling industry in Cork

In the second part of our Spirited Women series KATE RYAN talks to two women who are working in very different drinks businesses in Cork - both fulfilled in their dream jobs

In a new three part series, KATE RYAN talks to women working in the brewing and distilling business in Cork about their passions for the industry

Two friends who love wine are bringing an Irish-ness to wine making, as KATE RYAN finds out when she catches up with Cork-based Brendan Reddin of BT Wines

In a new weekly series, KATE RYAN looks at the rise in the development of small-batch hand-crafted alcohol-free drinks. Today she talks to the daughters of two Irish food producing families who have come together to create MuTonics and develop tasty and healthy drinks.

From herbal teas to healthy fruit snacks, fermented foods and award-winning beverages, Cork women are blazing a trail in food and drink production. EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with some of the business women ahead of the Cork and Kerry Food Market