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This Well-Known Irish Celebrity Chef Has Been Confirmed as The New Critic on TV3’s The Restaurant

TV3 has confirmed that Irish celebrity chef Rachel Allen will be the new critic on The Restaurant, after Tom Doorley quit last year due to his clash with Marco Pierre White. The news was revealed as part of the station’s spring schedule launch in Dublin today. Rachel Allen was brought up in Dublin and left home …

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Head Sommelier Philip Dunne

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Ashford Castle’s Head Sommelier Philip Dunne And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Philip Dunne, Head Sommelier at Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo, tells Sharon about an article he wrote for TheTaste.ie. The article, entitled ‘Planet of the Grapes‘, gives readers a glimpse into a Lebanese wine event taking place in Ashford Castle. Sharon also speaks to Chef Peter Jackson, …

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Expensive Cities

Travel Tuesday – The Unmissable Deals You Need to Book This Week

Beat the January blues and get your Travel Tuesday off to the best start possible. Get inspired with today’s travel deals below. Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has launched its first campaign of 2018, with savings of up to 40% on flights. Passengers will also have the chance to earn double Qmiles on all bookings made …

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Are You Surprised? The Most and Least Expensive Cities in The World Revealed

If you’re planning a holiday for 2018, you may want to consider how pricey a destination is before booking your flight. The people at Hoppa have taken this stress away from us by releasing their annual report, examining 100 of the most and least expensive cities in the world. Those wishing to splurge can enjoy …

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Cahernane House Hotel Set to Reopen This Summer After Extensive Refurbishment

International hotel management company, The PREM Group, are preparing to enter the final phase of the major €6.5 million redevelopment of Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney. Purchased by the group in 2016, Cahernane House Hotel has undergone extensive renovations over the past 18 months in a bid to return the luxury mansion house to its …

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Winterfell Wonderland – This Incredible Game of Thrones Hotel is Made From Ice And Snow

While you may still be reeling from the news that Game of Thrones won’t be returning to our screens until 2019, this incredible hotel in Finland is sure to brighten your spirits. In keeping with the show’s theme of snow, ice and the terrifying prospect of winter, the magnificent hotel located just an hour outside …

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Storehouse Shake

Top of The Pint – The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s Number One Attraction

The Guinness Storehouse has retained its spot as Ireland’s number one visitor attraction, welcoming more than 1.7 million visitors in 2017. With 18 million people having visited the Dublin attraction since it first opened in 2000, an economic report revealed that the Guinness Storehouse generates more than €360 million for the Irish economy every year. The …

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Irish Road Trip

Tourism Ireland’s New TV Ad Has us Craving an Irish Road Trip

Tourism Ireland’s latest ad campaign has given us a serious case of wanderlust and has us craving an Irish road trip. The short video features a number of beautiful Irish destinations, including the Wild Atlantic Way, Northern Ireland, Ireland’s Ancient East, Dublin and Belfast. Also highlighting a number of activities, the video shows clips of …

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Fabulous Fares – Emirates Kicks Off 2018 With Fantastic Deals to Exotic Destinations

Emirates is kicking off 2018 with some pretty irresistible flight deals to a few of the world’s most popular destinations. Their January fare sale covers both economy and business class flights to many destinations, including Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Sydney, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Mauritius. With return flight prices from Ireland starting at €446 for …

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InterContinental new menu

The 5-Star InterContinental Dublin Has Launched a New Chef’s Tasting Menu

To celebrate the beginning of 2018, the 5-star InterContinental Dublin has launched a new 6-course chef’s tasting menu. The menu includes dishes like Braised Ham Hock and Tender Chicken Terrine, Seared Scottish King Scallops and Pheasant Breast. To ensure all seasonal produce gets its chance to shine, the menu is changing every two weeks. The …

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10 Ways to Make Veganuary Delicious – Tips For Embracing a Vegan Diet in January

Based on the idea that it takes 21 days to change a habit Beyonce and Jay Z famously went vegan for 22 days back in 2013. “The benefits of a plant-based diet need to be known,” Beyoncé wrote in an email to the Times. “We should spend more time loving ourselves, which means taking better …

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Roaming Around Romania – A Guide to The Country’s Majestic Castles And Culinary Delights

It’s best known as the home of Dracula, but Transylvania has much more to offer than stories of a fictional blood-sucking count. Tourist bosses will tell you there is a whole plethora of reasons why you should visit this beautiful, mountainous region of central Romania. And it has nothing to do with a vampire invented by …

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Planning a Holiday in 2018? Here Are The Travel Trends You Need to Know About

Are you planning on jetting off into the sunset in 2018? Or maybe you want to sleep in an igloo beneath the Northern Lights? Whatever your travel plans for 2018, there are some key trends you should keep on your radar when booking your next getaway. From sustainable travel and immersive local experiences to tracking …

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Lorraine Heskin on Gourmet Food Parlour's Decade of Success

Lorraine Heskin of Gourmet Food Parlour on Her Plans for 2018 And Beyond

“Determination, tenacity and rolling up your sleeves are the keys to making your dream a success. Learning everything there is to know about the industry and being flexible enough to diversify your brand is essential.” From humble beginnings in 2006 in Dun Laoghaire, Gourmet Food Parlour has seen tremendous growth over the past 11 years. …

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24 Hours in Belfast – The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Sleep

There’s so much to see in Belfast, from the iconic Titanic Exhibition to the thought-provoking murals and the city’s impressive shopping district. With Michelin starred restaurants and an enviable nightlife, you’ll be spoiled for choice when you visit the historic city, which was recently named Lonely Planet’s number one region to visit in 2018. With …

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There’s a Vegan Food Festival Coming to Dublin This Month as Part of Veganuary

Veganuary is becoming more and more popular every year, with more than 120,000 people across the UK and Ireland pledging to go vegan this month. The veganuary campaign attracts those hoping to change their lifestyle and eating habits and take positive steps to a healthier life. Promoted by an international veganuary campaign charity, this year’s …

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Turmeric and Coconut Baked Aloo Gobi Recipe From The Modern Cook’s Year

There is something grand and celebratory about roasting a vegetable whole. It becomes a centrepiece, which is something I think people look for in vegetable-centred cooking. The food I make most nights celebrates vegetables in some way, but cooking them whole like this takes a cauliflower one step further: golden and crackled, its colour intensified, …

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Almond and Smoked Salt Blondies Recipe From The Modern Cook’s Year

These blondies are somewhat bottle blonde. Though they don’t have the cocoa or hefty amount of chocolate that a brownie would (which makes them a blondie), I do use muscovado sugar, which turns them a deep dark brunette. If you like you could use a lighter sugar, though the deep maltiness of muscovado works so …

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