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A Second Shade of Gray – Hooked, Sligo Brunch Review

It comes as no surprise that Hooked is one of Sligo’s most loved restaurants. The younger, trendy little sibling of Eala Bhan, both restaurants a stones throw apart along a beautiful scenic stretch of the Garavogue River. The welcome is warm and a glimpse of the menu reassures you that you will not be leaving …

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Elegance and Culinary Finesse On The Banks Of The Garavogue River – Eala Bhán Restaurant Review

A long overdue trip to The Yeats County saw us indulge in some of the finest cooking that Sligo and infact, this entire island has to offer. Eala Bhán, the Irish for White Swan, is picturesquely located on the banks of the Garavogue River. We arrived on a cold, rainy Friday night for our 8pm booking …

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This Sligo Restaurateur is Challenging the Food Industry to Stand Up for Irish Food

Sligo Restaurateur Anthony Gray has claimed that “Irish food is on the crest of a Wild Atlantic Wave” and that it is better now than it has ever been in the past. The chairman of the Sligo Food Trail and ex-president of the Restaurant Association of Ireland stated: “Irish food is on the crest of …

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Good Things Come in Threes – Anthony Gray Opens His Third Sligo Restaurant

They say good things come in threes, and with two restaurants already under his belt Anthony Gray has added a third to his portfolio with the opening of Hooked in Sligo town. Opening just in time for the Christmas season, Hooked is the latest venture of the past president of the RAI and Chairman of …

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Sligo’s Newest Restaurant Will Have Locals and Visitors Alike Hooked

Sligo’s serial restaurateur, Anthony Gray expanded his restaurant family this week with the opening of Hooked. The restaurant opened this Wednesday, November 23rd, at 3-4 Rockwood Parade, in Sligo town. Former RAI President, Anthony also owns and operates the popular eateries Trá Bán, Strandhill, and Eala Bhán, also in Sligo town. Open from noon everyday, …

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Gifts From The Sea – The Perfect Midweek Escape to The Wild Atlantic Way

Never underestimate the power of seaweed…these were the thoughts that flitted through my mind as I experienced a nourishing and calming seaweed bath in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Here I was in the final hour of my indulgent midweek break on the Wild Atlantic Way and I didn’t want it to end. My journey began early …

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Anthony Gray Revive Northwest co-founder on the Sligo Food Trail

“I’ll continue to maintain a strong voice for our members” – What’s Next for Former RAI President Anthony Gray

In recent months the world has been captivated by a number of highly contested presidential campaigns, often watching through their fingers disillusioned and in dismay as divisive characters talked and acted in a scarcely credible manner. These events highlighted the values of humility, integrity and authenticity that we look for in a president, and gave …

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Liam Edwards New Rai President

Cork Restaurateur Liam Edwards Announced as the New RAI President

At the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Restaurants Association of Ireland yesterday, Liam Edwards, proprietor of Jim Edwards Bar and Restaurant in Kinsale, was announced as the new RAI president. Edwards runs the family business set up by his father Jim in 1971, an award winning bar and restaurant which is best known for …

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Anthony Gray Revive Northwest co-founder on the Sligo Food Trail

RAI President, Anthony Gray, to Lead Revive Northwest March on the Dail this February

President of the RAI, Anthony Gray, is set to front a march organised by Sligo based action group Revive Northwest on Dail Eireann this February. Anthony is a co-founder of Revive Northwest, a group in the Northwest of Ireland who are seeking a motorway system to connect Sligo to Dublin and the Northwest to the …

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The Search is on for the Restaurant Association of Ireland’s Ultimate Foodie Town 2015

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) have launched the search for Ireland’s premier foodie destination. The ‘Foodie Towns 2015’ competition will see towns and communities from all over the country battle it out to be named Ireland’s top town/destination for a foodie experience. Foodie Towns is in its second year and is now separate to …

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