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Small Irish Business Spotlight: Amy Kiernan, Founder of DrinkNolo.ie

There has been a spike in interest for non-alcoholic drinks in recent years, especially with Dry January taking centre stage recently. Long gone are the days of ordering a fizzy drink or some juice for your non-alcoholic drink of choice, with an abundance of alcohol-free spirits and beverages popping up. The challenge that comes with …

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St Tola Goat Cheese

A Chat With Siobhan Ní Ghairbhith From St Tola Goat Cheese

Reigning from the Burren in County Clare is St Tola Goat Cheese. Established in the 1980’s, St Tola have been providing the people of Ireland with delicious, fully traceable goats cheese for decades. With a passion for sustainable farming, authenticity behind their brand and genuinely producing high quality goats cheese, it’s no wonder they have …

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A Chat With Stefan Griesbach from Eat More Fish and Gannet Fishmongers

Established at the Galway Market almost 2 decades ago, Eat More Fish is the online shop of Gannet Fishmongers and is still the busiest seafood counter at the same market since 2004! Selling traditional Irish fish influenced by the owner’s French roots, with a hint of Asian flavours, Eat More Fish place sustainability and quality …

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Olly's Farm

A Chat With Olly Nolan, Owner of Olly’s Farm, Award-Winning Honey Producers

Based in the Dublin mountains is Olly’s Farm, producing award-winning, 100% raw, local irish honey. With options like heather, blossom and soft-set honey, it’s no surprise that Olly’s Farm have won a range of awards, from Blas na hÉireann to McKenna’s Guide, to Great Taste and more. Not only is Olly a passionate beekeeper, but …

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Achill Oysters

A Chat with Hugh O’Malley, Founder of Achill Oysters

If you’re an oyster lover, you’ll certainly have heard of Achill Oysters. They are some of the most popular Irish producers for oysters in Ireland, served in an abundance of restaurants across the nation, and winning countless awards. We had a chat with the founder of Achill Oysters, Hugh O’Malley, all about the business, their …

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A Chat With Mags Riordan from Bumblebee Flower Farm

Bumblebee Flower Farm are Ireland’s first edible flower farm. Vibrant, fragrant, organically grown flowers are sown with the seasons, using regenerative gardening practices and supporting bumblebees. With sustainability and authenticity at their core, they ensure that protecting our wildlife and Irish heritage are at the core of everything they do. We had a chat with …

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Producer Spotlight: Sally Barnes from Woodcock Smokery

If you think you’ve had good smoked salmon, think again. Renowned fish smoker, Sally Barnes, is a master at all things wild fish – from filleting, to smoking, to salting and brining, and everything in between. Sally started the Woodcock Smokery 4 decades ago, selling her products online and offering intimate masterclasses. With a firm …

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Producer Spotlight: Conor Sweeny from Dae Ice Cream

Dae, formerly known as Leamhain, is an artisanal ice cream brand that use some of the best and most ethical ingredients to make their delicious products. And the best part? It’s plant-based, gluten- and nut-free! We had a chat with the founder of Dae, Conor Sweeny, about his journey starting the brand. Have you always …

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Irish Craft Soda Company

Producer Spotlight: Liam Tutty from The Irish Craft Soda Company

Dead Centre Brewing, based in Athlone, launched The Irish Craft Soda Company a few months ago, with a focus on using fewer, but higher quality ingredients. The Irish Craft Soda Company’s lemonade is made using only four natural ingredients, demonstrating that a refreshing soda can be void of unnecessary additives and still taste absolutely delicious. …

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Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese

TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese

Cheese just tastes so much better when you know it’s locally produced, ethically and with so much love. We chatted to Teresa, founder of Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese, about her journey starting the business and how she manages to create a delicious and versatile cheese, farm to fork. This producer spotlight is part of our series …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: Ellie’s Kitchen Home Edition

An inspiring story led to the creation of these delicious hot sauces! Ellie Kisyombe, a Malawian woman passionate about cooking and all things food, sought asylum in Ireland years ago and has now become a successful, award-winning activist, businesswoman and chef. We had a chat with Ellie about her journey in Ireland and how she …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: SuperOat

Oat milk has been on the rise as one of the many plant-based milk options for coffee lovers, and SuperOat are all about making their oat milk some of the best Ireland has to offer. Using minimal ingredients to make a great product is what SuperOat are all about. We had a chat with the …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: OpenHive

Local beekeepers making delicious honey, what more could you want? OpenHive is ran by beekeepers Kyle, Mark and Jack, who are based in Dublin. With a focus on environmental sustainability, OpenHive rears and breeds Irish black honeybees, keeping them with as few interventions as possible to maintain the most natural process. In addition to maintaining …

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Bertha’s Ballyvolane Is Just The Tonic – Ballyvolane House Review

The opportunity to experience some of the best places to stay in Ireland is easily one of the nicest parts of this job. There are lots of fantastic destinations, but what I love most is getting to stay in some of hidden Ireland’s Country Houses. The incredibly charming Ballyvolane, which was originally a classical Georgian …

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Hooked Sligo

Hooked Sligo named Bord Bia’s ‘Just Ask’ Restaurant of the Year 2019

Recently it was announced that Hooked restaurant in Sligo has been named as Bord Bia’s ‘Just Ask’ Restaurant of the Year 2019. The popular Sligo restaurant was recognised for highlighting and supporting local suppliers and producers, and for constantly showcasing the area’s high quality produce in its menus. In June 2018, Hooked was named as …

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Farmhouse Café

Farmhouse Café wins Coveted McKenna Guide ‘Café of the Year’ Award

Farmhouse Café in Dublin 12 had much to celebrate, as the family-run café was announced as The John and Sally McKenna Guide ‘Café of the Year’. Since opening in 2013, the Farmhouse Café has been using fresh produce to create seasonal menus full of Irish ingredients. Susan O’Sullivan, Farmhouse Café founder, uses only the freshest …

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Aimsir

A Feast for The Elements – Aimsir’s Michelin Star Chef to Host an Intimate Residency This November

The eagerly awaited new restaurant at Cliff at Lyons, Aimsir, was set to open next month, but unfortunately the opening date has been postponed until March 2019 due to building delays. However, those intrigued to see what the creative chef, Jordan Bailey, has in store for diners are in luck. Jordan is keen to get cooking …

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Celebrating Five Years of Quality Produce – The SuperValu Food Academy Story

Food Academy is a joint initiative between SuperValu, Bord Bia and the network of Local Enterprise Offices in order to support early-stage Irish food businesses. To celebrate five years of Food Academy, Hector travelled the country to visit producers involved with the initiative. To whet your appetite, here’s a roundup of some of the Irish …

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