INTERVIEW People can’t get enough of this traditional festive drink made by Daniel McKittrick’s new start-up in Balla

PHYSIO FOCUS Andrew O’Brien on Masters Athletics and how some form of exercise every day will contribute to a longer, healthier life

FILM The Linenhall Film Club is screening an engaging and insightful film that explores the world of non-verbal autism

BOOKS Sally Rooney and Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin win Novel of the Year and Irish Language Book Of The Year, respectively

NATURE Michael Kingdon welcomes the arrival of two whooper swans to Lough Carra, elegant visitors from Iceland

FOOD Sandra Cabot makes cauliflower cheese, is a deliciously warming treat on a winter’s day, to go with some mashed root veg