Although the Saint Patrick’s Day festivities have been curtailed next week, it serves as a perfect time to remind ourselves of the great men and women all over the world making some of the best wines on our shelves.

Historically this was for reasons of political or economic necessity- The Irish Wine Geese fled the island in the 17th and 18th centuries and established some of ...

Time to celebrate all things Irish. There may be no parades this year, but you can still raise a toast with a premium Irish whiskey. If you are planning on raising a glass over the next few days, then you are in luck as right now we have a fantastic range available in our Irish whiskey sale with over 50 Irish whiskeys on offer and pricing starting at just €19.95 for Kilbeggan. Here i...

This week I’m taking a look at Irish whiskey and beer pairings. Far from a whiskey chaser quickly washed down with a beer we are looking at beers and whiskeys that work well together and compliment both.

The reason whiskey and beer pair so well is because, in essence, a whiskey is a beer that has been distilled, where the evaporation separates the alcohol from the other compon...

Travel plans to Italy may be curtailed for the foreseeable future, but you can still live la dolce vita with a great value Italian wine from the O'Briens Italian Wine Sale. Starting today, and running until St Patrick's Day, there is up to 40% off our entire Italian wine range! No better time to pick up a great bottle of vino for your favourite Italian food.

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Starting today and continuing through March we have over 50 Irish Whiskeys on offer. There is a lot on offer from old favourites to new additions with pricing starting at just €19.95 for the excellent Kilbeggan blended Irish whiskey.

There is a lot of whiskey to choose from, of note are a pair of whiskeys that are soon to be gone. These limited release whiskeys are no...

It has been a long winter but with this Saturday marking the end of February, and a Leap Year no less, we can look forward to pottering around in our gardens in fine Spring weather. Our winemaker partners in the northern hemisphere will soon be welcoming the new season's first growth, whilst wineries south of the equator are harvesting their latest vintage. To celebrate the ...

With storms Ciara and Denis now in the rearview mirror, hopefully we can start casting our minds towards milder weather and more outdoor pursuits. For me that means a lot more hill walking and hiking in the Cooley Peninsula. Although plenty high enough to meet my needs, even Slieve Foy, the highest point in the Cooley Mountains pales into insignificance compared to some of the true ro...

Craft beer is constantly evolving with new limited releases and seasonal beers regularly dropping. But what about those beers that you go back to again and again? Classic staples that have stood the test of time. This week we revisit some flagship beers.

We spend a lot of time talking about and drinking new limited releases and seasonal beers and rightly so as there are some gre...

St. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil that special person in your life: maybe you're planning a romantic dinner at home? Or perhaps just curling up together on the coach in front of a roaring fire. To help Cupid's arrow find its mark, why not set the romantic tone by picking up one of these beautiful bottles of pink fizz online or in your local O'Briens?

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Whether you are looking for the perfect gift or some great options for sharing this Valentines we have you covered. Here is my pick of some great drinks to get you in to the spirit of the occasion. Of course, these are great options for treating yourself as well!

First up, some gin. What spirit says valentines more than pink gin? Gordons Pink brings the refreshing taste their Lo...