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Galway Food Festival Chef Demos

Galway Food Festival’s Cookery Demonstrations Explore 100 Years of Ireland’s Culinary Heritage

Just one week to go until Easter’s most hotly anticipated gathering, the Galway Food Festival 2016, taking place over the Easter Bank holiday weekend from Thursday 24th to Monday the 28th March. The theme for this year’s festival runs in tandem with Ireland’s 1916 Centenary Commemoration Programme, as Galway and Ireland’s most accomplished chefs will …

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Teeling Whiskey

Teeling Whiskey Company Triumphs at World Whiskies Awards

Dublin City city distillery, Teeling Whiskey Company (TWC) has won three awards at the prestigious annual World Whiskies Awards. The World Whiskies Awards, which took place in London last night, recognise the very best in whiskeys from across the globe. This year’s competition saw more than 300 whiskeys put through their paces with three rounds …

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Brioche Ranelagh

Brioche to Host Sherry Dinner in Partnership with Wines from Spain

Brioche, in partnership with Wines from Spain, hosts a unique Sherry Tasting Dinner on Thursday, April 7th. Finally having its moment in the spotlight, sherry has always been seen by those in the know as a superb food wine and has recently been winning a new generation of fans. Often dismissed in the past as …

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Ardilaun Hotel

1916 Easter Rising Themed Family Picnic at The Ardilaun Hotel

This Easter Monday, the 28th of March, as part of the Galway Food Festival, The Ardilaun Hotel will celebrate their intrinsic link to Boland’s Family Biscuits, and their bakery Mill, the building seized by Eamonn de Valera as the scene of the 1916 Easter Rising Rebellion. The famous Boland’s family dynasty lived in the historic Glenarde …

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The Irish Food Market in Trafalgar Square, London in full swing!

Bord Bia Plans Worldwide Promotion of Irish Food for St Patrick’s Day

As the world prepares to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish this week, Bord Bia will maximize the opportunity to promote Irish food and drink to a global audience. From Abu Dhabi to Zagreb, through its network of international offices, Bord Bia is coordinating over 100 promotional activities and events aimed at consumers, …

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Guinness Storehouse St Patricks Day

The Guinness Storehouse Announces Details of St. Patrick’s Celebrations

The Guinness Storehouse announced details of its 2016 St. Patrick’s Festival celebrations, which will showcase some of Ireland’s best beer, food and music. Celebrating its tenth year, the five day festival will kick off on Wednesday, 16th March 2016 and run to Sunday, 20th March with a series of contemporary Irish experiences including special performances …

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Arthurstown Brewing Company 1916 Proclamation porter

Kevin Dundon’s New 1916 Proclamation Porter from Arthurstown Brewing Company

On Thursday 27 April 1916, the Enniscorthy brigade of the Irish Volunteers proclaimed the Republic to the good people of Wexford from the steps of the Athenaeum theatre, and for one week a tricolour flew high over the roofs of Enniscorthy. “Ireland through us, summons her children to her flag and strikes for her freedom” …

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Michelin Main Cities of Europe Guide

Nine Dublin Restaurants Listed in the New Michelin Main Cities Guide

Nine Dublin-based restaurants have been listed in the new edition of the Michelin Main Cities of Europe 2016 Restaurant Guide. The prestigious guide, which collects the results of all the major cities in Europe, awards three, two or one stars to restaurants, as well as Bib Gourmet status for restaurants serving good food representing excellent …

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2016 RAI Munster

Top Restaurants in Munster Announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2016

The Munster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards took place at The Malton Hotel, Kerry this week, awarding the top restaurants in six counties for 2016. Over 500 restaurant owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Munster turn out to see if they …

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Poster Franco Irish Literary Festival

Some Food for Thought at the Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2016

Now a significant date in Dublin’s annual literary calendar The Franco-Irish Literary Festival is preparing for its seventeenth edition, continuing the tradition that led to Dublin’s nomination as a UNESCO City of Literature, and this year it has a foodie twist. The theme for this year’s literary festival is theme is ‘Les Mots à la …

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Dylan Hotel Library Series

The Library Dining Series at Dylan Hotel

The Library Dining Series is an exclusive three night culinary experience hosted by Dylan, Dublin’s leading five star boutique hotel, in its treasured library. Created and developed by head chef, Mark Bodie, each chapter of The Library Dining series is inspired by a different epicurean theme; seafood, truffles and the world’s finest ingredients. Dylan’s library …

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The Washerwoman

The Washerwoman Restaurant Awarded Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month

The Washerwoman, Glasnevin, Dublin has been awarded Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for March. With a reputation for excellence that includes the Winding Stair and Woollen Mills restaurants on Dublin’s quays, proprietor Elaine Murphy has brought some of her magic to Glasnevin with her winning combination of stylish casual dining and honest, flavoursome food. …

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Galway Food Festival Focus: Meet the Market Producers

Galway Food Festival Focus: Meet the Market Producers

For Galway Food Festival 2016, running from March 24th to 28th, the supremely popular Galway Food Tours are hosting a number of their ‘Around the Marketplace’ tours. Franco-Irish food and wine lover Sheena Dignam will lead food enthusiasts around Galway’s finest food destinations and food market. Guests are advised to come hungry, as along the way they will …

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Dublin Cookie Company

The Launch of The Dublin Cookie Company Shop with Photo Gallery

Last Saturday the Dublin Cookie Company opened the doors of Dublin’s first cookie shop. Previously based in Smithfield, owners and couple Jenny Synnott and Elaine Colohan have moved production to their new premises on 29 Thomas Street, in the heart of the Liberties. Speaking about the launch Jenny says, “it was so much fun. We …

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