De-alcoholised wines have improved enormously, of course and if you really must you can try Hollow Leg and Leitz Ein-Zwei-Zero (the two best I’ve found). But do also look to kefir and kombucha as an alternative, or better still, try making your own. So, now that I’ve mentioned a couple of healthy things, below are some styles of wine suited to depressing, colder weather. Red Rhône sales are down but white Rhône sales are up so expect to see more in the coming years as winemakers convert. 1601; World Wine Wines; 64 Wines; Sweeneys D3; theallotment.ieBeer of the WeekLough Gill “Mac Nutty’, Macadamia Nut Brown Ale, 5.5% ABV, €3.39-3.59Leslie WineYou don’t have to skimp on luxuries in 2026, what with Lough Gill hand-roasting macadamia nuts in their kitchen for you.

Arsenal player ratings vs Bournemouth as Declan Rice and two other 8/10 stars shineBOURNEMOUTH 2-3 ARSENAL: A brace from the returning Declan Rice helped the Gunners nudge further ahead of Manchester City in the title race ahead of their game on SundayView 3 Images Declan Rice was Arsenal's star man in the win vs Bournemouth (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points, following a hard-fought victory on the south coast. ‌The second half kicked off with Martin Odegaard setting up Declan Rice on the edge of the box, who coolly slotted home to put the Gunners in front. However, it was his pass that found Rice for Arsenal's second goal. His aerial prowess was evident in the build-up to the second goal. Bukayo Saka – 7‌Came off the bench and immediately made an impact with an assist from Odegaard's pass, setting up Rice for Arsenal's third goal.

In June 2010, Shane Curran had an operation to remove a bulging disc in his back. It would be another year before Curran could even contemplate going back playing football. St Brigid’s won that year’s Connacht title and subsequently reached the All-Ireland final. His football career looked done and dusted but Curran refused to believe that it was. He went back training with Brigid’s in the summer of 2011 but his only involvement with the senior team was as goalkeeping coach.

Video: Transgender woman, 17, spent £15,000 in TWO YEARS to look like Kim Kardashian - including wearing a waist trainer for 20 HOURS a dayThe transgender teen who modelled herself on Kim Kardashian admits that splashing £15k on her new look has FINALLY made her feel like her true self. Kairah Kelly, 17, from Middlesborough, North Yorkshire, came out as transgender in 2015.

Shortly afterwards, Donald Trump announced that US forces had captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, and had flown them out of the country. Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3rd. Under the Trump administration, the US has portrayed the Maduro government as illegitimate, recognising Juan Guaidó, the speaker of the parliament, as Venezuela’s president in 2019. Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has reportedly been captured by US forces. Though Maduro has been captured, Venezuela’s institutions and military appear to be intact.

Luke Littler overcame the Ally Pally wasp to thrash Gian van Veen and cement his position as one of the greats of the sport after winning back-to-back World Championship titles. Littler is interrupted by the Ally Pally wasp (John Walton/PA)Certainly there is no one to match him over the longer contests. That is what he did to Van Veen, who fell at the final hurdle in his breakout competition. Van Veen was beaten up by an unforgiving Littler and he left a blood mark on the board after cutting his hand. Gian van Veen is the new world number three (John Walton/PA)Still, Van Veen is the new world number three despite falling just short in his quest to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen by winning the World Championship.

A status yellow low-temperature and ice warning will come into effect from Saturday evening across much of the country, with Met Éireann warning of hazardous travel conditions as temperatures fall well below freezing. Met Éireann says the cold snap will bring sharp or severe frost and icy stretches, creating dangerous conditions on roads and footpaths. A separate status yellow snow and ice warning will also take effect from 6pm on Saturday for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, all of Connacht and Louth. Patches of fog or freezing fog will also develop, as temperatures in most areas fall to between -4C and 0C. Met Éireann says fog or freezing fog is likely once more, as temperatures drop to between -4C and 0C in light to moderate northwesterly winds.

A young man has died following a collision in Co Longford. Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of an incident on the N4 at Edgeworthstown. The collision, which involved two cars and a van, occurred on the Longford Town side of the N4 after the Edgeworthstown Roundabout at approximately 7pm this Saturday. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Granard Garda Station on 043 6687 660, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

“When I heard Phil Lynott had died, I could not believe it,” his bandmate Scott Gorham told me once. It continues on Monday in print, ePaper, and online“I mean, this was Phil LYNOTT. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive/Eddie O'HareHaving binged on heroin over Christmas 1985, he collapsed while opening presents with his daughter. “Obviously, the colour he was, he stood out like a sore thumb,” Lynott’s uncle Timothy says in Mark Putterford’s biography, Phil Lynott: The Rocker. “Phil Lynott was never afraid to write from the heart, even if it was a little corny,” Metallica’s James Hetfield said in 2009.

Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela until a “safe” transition of power can take place after carrying out strikes on the country and capturing its president. The operation followed months of pressure from Washington on the oil-rich South American nation, which Mr Trump said the US would run until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” could take place. Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP via Getty Images“He’s just had a conversation with her and she’s essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again,” Mr Trump said. In relation to María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, Mr Trump said: “I think it would be very tough for her to be the leader. She’s a very nice woman, but she doesn’t have the respect.”Speaking about the military operation in which Mr Maduro and his wife were captured, Mr Trump said it had been “extraordinary”.

Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures compared to title rivals after Bournemouth winArsenal strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League with a 3-2 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday evening with the Gunners now six points clearView 3 Images Declan Rice scored twice in Arsenal's Premier League win over Bournemouth (Image: (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire) )Arsenal weathered an early setback and a late surge from Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium to bolster their standing at the summit of the Premier League. With all this in mind, Mirror Sport has examined the upcoming fixtures for Arsenal, Man City and Villa. ‌Arsenal's next five Premier League fixturesLiverpool (H) - Jan 8Nottingham Forest (A) - Jan 17Manchester United (H) - Jan 25‌Leeds United (A) - Jan 31Sunderland (H) - Feb 7Verdict: The Gunners are set to face off against reigning champions Liverpool at the Emirates in their next match. View 3 Images Declan Rice was superb in Arsenal's win over Bournemouth (Image: James Marsh/Shutterstock)Manchester City's next five Premier League fixturesChelsea (H) - Jan 4‌Brighton (H) - Jan 7Man United (A) - Jan 17Wolves (H) - Jan 24‌Tottenham (A) - Feb 1Verdict: Man City could soon be hot on Arsenal's heels given their upcoming fixtures. Their final league match of the month is a showdown at St James' Park, which is unlikely to end in another goalless draw like their opening day encounter.

I'll be honest, van Veen's body language is all over the place. 150 for Littler then. T20, T20, inside D15! GVV is a mile off though. D6 goes and he is one away.

Rio Ferdinand's five-word verdict speaks volumes as hapless West Ham hit new lowWest Ham United are in turmoil after Saturday's disastrous 3-0 defeat at fellow Premier League strugglers Wolves and former player Rio Ferdinand has now had his sayView 2 Images West Ham United suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat at Wolves on Saturday (Image: Getty Images)Former West Ham United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has been left bemused by the Hammers' disastrous performance against relegation rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. ‌Forest's 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa earlier in the day had presented West Ham with an excellent chance of boosting their top-flight survival hopes. The ex-England and Manchester United player was left dumbfounded at half-time - posting a five-word message on X (Twitter). “On the day, the fans were so loud and really supportive; they really got behind me as a home-grown, young player,” Ferdinand told whufc.com in 2015. ‌View 2 Images Rio Ferdinand during his time at West Ham United (Image: Getty Images)“It was a great feeling that day.

However, Moby Dick's pub, which played a role in the making of the movie has shut. Today, there are just seven pubs left and Moby Dick's, one of its most famed establishments, is up for sale. This upstairs room in Moby Dick's pub in Youghal served as John Huston's office when he was making the movie in 1954. Youghal is no different to other county towns which have seen a gradual decline in pub numbers. Thousands of sailors spent a lot of money in the town’s pubs, some of which doubled as brothels.

More than a fifth of vape shops tested are selling the highly addictive vaping devices to children despite a ban on sales to under-18s since 2023. Between January and October last year, 51 retailers were caught selling vapes to children. In 2024, the HSE carried out 223 test purchases and found 40 retailers selling the products to under-18s. One of the purposes of the Bill is to make vapes less attractive or accessible to children by banning cheaper disposable vapes. “At committee stage on the disposable vapes Bill, the Government should amend it to also address these issues.”