Food/drink/travel writer and curator Ali Dunworth is no stranger to the Best Possible Taste.

In this interview, Ali gives an insight into her first book “A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic” which is published by Nine Bean Rows Books with illustrations by Stephen Heffernan AKA Hephee.

In Ireland, a pint – having one, going for one, buying one – is a cultural institution. It’s so much more than 568ml of beer in a glass. But how did a simple pint become such a phenomenon? Like all great superheroes, the pint has its own origin story, a full-bodied narrative that explains how the beloved beverage came into being and part of everyday life.

In A Compendium of Irish Pints, journalist (and pint lover) Ali Dunworth delves into the culture, customs and craic surrounding pints in Ireland. Beginning with the birth of beer and traversing through Ireland’s unique drinking journey from the Brehon Laws to invasions, Ali shares why ‘going for a pint’ means so much more than just going for a pint.  From the ubiquitous airport and after-work pints to the importance of beer mats, seeking out pints in snugs, discussing hangovers or eating crisps for dinner, Ali leaves no type of pint unturned (or undrunk!). Covering etiquette to expressions, pints for celebrations and pints for commiserations, festival pints, old man’s pubs and everything in between, A Compendium of Irish Pints shows why this popular beverage is integral to Irish society and why it has been migrating further afield.

With illustrations by Stephen Heffernan, aka Hephee, that perfectly captures the culture of pints in his iconic style, you’ll find yourself working up a thirst and sending that text we all love to get: ‘Fancy a pint?’

Ali's book is available to buy at the following link:
https://ninebeanrowsbooks.com/products/pints

11 June 2024 - Ali Dunworth

SEAN.IE's fifth original release, ‘Do Ma Thang’, is a tech house ripper in the style of dom dolla with acid flavour. HMU for an extended mix and make sure to comment and like the track if you mess wit it. 

SEAN.IE - Do Ma Thang

Paranormal Activity (prod. Kizo Drain)

trxgyc - protect

Listen To Pints On Ice Everywhere : https://linktr.ee/cayobanks

Pints On Ice Prod 6houl

Beers For Your Ears 001 - Dave FTB

Ableton Live Session from our first mix series on PINTS... Say goodbye to dry jan and sip on some ice cold beers for your ears with DJ 5 DAY. *Don't consume before driving

Beers For Your Ears 002 - DJ 5 A DAY

thass them thas me

COLGATE YOUR TIME IS UP

FOUR NEW *ABSOLUTE BANGERS* FROM THE UK'S NUMBER ONE TOOTHPASTE THEMED METAL BREAKCORE BAND WITH POLITICAL LEANINGS (SPECIFICALLY: ANTI-COLGATE)

FOUR OF THE HARDEST MOST MINTY FRESH TRACKS FOR YOU TO SINK YOUR TEETH INTO
FUCK COLGATE? CHECK
PINTS? CHECK
TOOTHPASTE INGREDIENTS? CHECK
AN EXPLANATION OF WHO THE BEST IS? CHECK

SLAP THAT SHIT ON YOUR TOOTHBRUSH AND GUM IT IN YOUR EARS

THANK YOU AND BIG LOVE AND ALSO FUCK COLGATE

SINCERELY, HALF-PETE, TWIXIE NO NO AND STRAWBEE

AKA KREST

THE BEST
credits
released June 27, 20

2. PintsLagerPintsPintsLagerLagerPints

A cheeky Northern pub ballad about one pint, one lass, and one unforgettable night.
She came swingin’ in with boots untied... and nothing was ever the same.
Set in a village with heart, trouble, and just enough charm to make a man stay.

[LYRICS]

To town I came with no plan grand  
For peace, a pint, and village band.  
Took the lane for quiet grace  
Then Maggie tore up the place.

This lass Maggie came swingin’ through,  
With boots untied and trouble due.  
She gave the room her greetin’ glance,  
A nod, a wink, a half-done dance-

She caught my eye and held it still,  
A stranger’s face, a fresher thrill.  
She looked me over, head to heel,  
Then wandered up to strike a deal.

She laughed like sin and danced like grace,  
No thought, no pause, no savin’ face.  
One wink, one cheer, and all gave chase-
Then Maggie tore up the place.

I thought it banter, light and plain-
A village flirt, a drinkin’ game.  
A wee bit more than I’d ignore,  
As grins gave way to something more.

She laughed like sin and danced like grace,  
No thought, no pause, no savin’ face.  
One wink, one cheer, and all gave chase-
Then Maggie tore up the place.

Turns out this lass, all boots and flair,  
Spends her days with chalk and stare.  
A teacher wranglin’ bairns and lads,  
Who swaps the bell for pints and chats.

P’rhaps my peace was wrongly sought-
A bit o’ wild is what I ought.  
If trouble wears a smile that wide,  
I’ll chase it 'til she’s by my side.

So Maggie, lass, don’t slip away-
I reckon I’ll make home and stay.

She laughed like sin and danced like grace,  
No thought, no pause, no savin’ face.  
One wink, one cheer, and all gave chase-
Then Maggie tore up the place.

She laughed like sin and danced like grace,  
No thought, no pause, no savin’ face.  
One wink, one cheer, and all gave chase-
Then Maggie tore up the place.
  
O Maggie, lass, don’t slip away-
I reckon I’ll make home and stay.

When the Lass Maggie Tore Up the Place – A Pub Tale of Pints, Trouble and Grace

bass/breaks mix

shout out #YFL888 das da krew
twizz aka zynladen aka zyn aka BIG Z aka KING ZUYAA aka INCOGNITOTWIZZ

I’ve always lived at the crossroads of music and poetry — where feeling becomes form, and melody turns memory into meaning. Whether it’s a lingering jazz note, a well-placed rhyme, or a shift in tempo that tells a deeper story, I’m drawn to that quiet magic where art reflects life with a little more style.

My roots are in classic music — the kind that doesn’t chase the moment but lingers with you long after the last note. Over time, that love expanded into poetry writing and jazz — especially the kind that swings, speaks, and smirks all at once. Jazz, to me, isn’t just a genre; it’s a personality. A conversation. A little tilt of the head and a grin that knows more than it says.

When I set out to create an album, it’s rarely just a collection of songs. I approach it like a personal playlist — one that drifts and flows as if the entire tracklist were one long, uninterrupted piece. Each track leans into the next, shifting mood, pace, or voice, but always carrying the same thread of feeling. I want you to listen the way I do — not as a shuffle of moments, but as a cinematic arc. One breath that lasts an hour.

Lyrically, my work is rooted in lived experience. Sometimes it’s obvious. Other times it’s just the skeleton of a memory, dressed up in wit, irony, or longing. I draw from real-life events, then let the poet in me twist, stretch, or sweeten them to taste. Depending on the tone of the album — playful, romantic, nostalgic, or something in between — I try to keep the emotional truth intact while giving it a fresh coat of creativity. A little humor where it fits. A deeper dive where it hurts.

My newest jazz album continues this tradition — short-lined swing tracks, conversational duets, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling. It’s an homage to late-night alleyway ballads, rooftop serenades, and train station goodbyes — all bound together with a sense of charm and cohesion. Each song is its own little scene, but together they tell a story — one you can revisit with each replay.

Thanks for stopping by my profile. I hope you find something that earns a spot on your repeat-play list — a melody, a lyric, or a moment that feels like it was written just for you.

🎧House DJ/producer 
📍Dublin, Ireland
🔒 INSTAGRAM: SEAN.IE__
💻 EMAIL: seancurran44@gmail.com


An up-and-coming DJ and producer from Dublin Ireland, SEAN.IE intends to redefine the barriers of genre specific artists and bring his own unique take on the genres of house, melodic techno, progressive house and tech house. 

Recently signing a track Losing Me with Irish record label BLINDsided, SEAN.IE is determined to show the world his love for music and his individual interpretation of dance music.

Getting inspiration from artist like Belters Only , Dom Dolla , John Summit , ANOTR, Sonny Fodera, Jazzy and Hannah Laing, SEAN.IE’s unique style garners a myriad of styles into something meaningful.

His inspiration for music comes from his desire for people to experience the music they hear on the dance floor, and not just hear it. It’s been a dream of SEAN.IE’s to bring emotion to the music he writes, and create meaningful connections with his listeners.

A lot of the sound and inspiration from music comes from indie bands who have an electronic presence, bands note being: milk. The 1975 , modernlove. and The Japanese House. 

If you’re ever listening to SEAN.IE’s music it’s important to know, that he’s thankful for all the people that listen to his music and hopes that someone out there connects with his music.

dave from the boozer

Liquids technician at PINTS

50% of Who Nicked Jupiter

couple stellas please mate x

brush your teeth idiot

KREST THE BEST
19/5/17 - krest finally free themselves from the skull trap
02/01/12 - Krest announce first world tour.
16/04/10 - became politically active
17/04/10 - Half Pete frees the beast
22/06/10 - Tour with Spanish cock fighting promoters
06/07/10 - Krest unleash debut album "Nature's Expressions" to wide critical acclaim
01/09/10 - Twixie No NO gets out of Jail
12/12/10 - Strawbee awakens
16/03/2011 - Krest's follow up album, "Facilities Planning and Operations Strategies For Today's Competitive Environment" takes the music world by storm
04/11 - Krest tour at The Minefields with support from John Krestcott
30/05/11 - Krest EP, "Krüst EP" is released, and hailed as 'the reinvention of dance music as we know it' by Ministry of Sound
17/03/2012 - Played at Jungle Syndicate 3rd Birthday Party at The Black Swan in Bristol -

Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan.
Ireland's longest-running food and drink podcast airing since 2013.

Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview!  In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024.  

Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and beyond for the podcast.  From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product, the topics covered are diverse and delectable.  Happy listening and Bon Appetit!

swim city shark swordsman 
@swimcity
@akacult

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