November 2016

Carol Switches from Stock Trader to Stock Maker – The Carol’s Stock Market Story

Interviews, Producer Spotlights / Darina Coffey

A former stock trader now based in the North West has swapped her career as a high-flying investor in the financial markets to invest in her own business producing natural and nutritious traditional beef and chicken stock using local ingredients. Carol Banahan is the first business client based in the new Foodovation Centre at North […]

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d’Arenberg Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2013 – Wine Review

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Australia is a good place to be a lizard. The country is home to over 800 reptiles and they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Among all of them, a native species called Bearded Dragon is one of the most fortunate. This rough looking but friendly fellow spends the summer days soaking up the sun

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Gin-gle Bells! Gin-Filled Christmas Tree Baubles are Pure Christmas “Spirit”

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Scottish company Pickering’s Gin is about to launch a new batch of gin-filled Christmas tree baubles and the Internet is going crazy about them. They’re expecting such a high demand that no pre-orders are being accepted and to be in with a chance of securing one pack, people are invited to register on their website. Each

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Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Chanson Fleurie 2013

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

This Thursday 17th of November, shelves and tables around the world see the arrival of a playful French visitor as they cheer to Beaujolais Nouveau, the most famous vin de primeur and a large portion of what the region bottles. But there’s more to Bojo than the fruity red wine snobs love to hate: there are ten Cru Beaujolais,

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Caprice Cafe in Galway is Handing Out Free Coffee Until this Friday 18th

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

From November 14th -18th (Monday to Friday this week), the staff at Caprice Cafe in Galway will be handing out free coffee to anyone passing by their front door at the top of Church Lane between 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Caprice wants to help kick-start your day and keep you warm this winter with a

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Dublin at Christmas: Five Perfect Spots to Eat and Drink Around Grafton Street

Bars & Venues, Drinks, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Dublin at Christmas offers plenty of things to see and do. Yesterday 13th of November, Dublin’s City Centre lit up with Christmas joy. And we mean it literally, as the Grafton Street Christmas lighting ceremony gathered huge crowds of attendees eager to enjoy the live music and festive cheer in an event that for many has become

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The World’s First Adult-only Edible Alcohol Sweet Shop Opens in London

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

After tasting sweet success with the launch of the world’s first alcoholic sweet pop-up shop this time last year, grown up confectioners Melanie Goldsmith and Emile Bernard, of Smith & Sinclair, are back with not one, but two alcoholic sweet emporiums; where strictly no kids are allowed. Chef Emile and ex-PR Melanie’s gin jelly sweets

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Cocu Launches Healthy Brunch Menu

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Lighter options can be hard to come by on a typical brunch menu, with french toast and fried fancies galore. The traditionally stodgy meal is set to get a makeover with the introduction of a brand new brunch offering by healthy food mecca Cocu, which recently opened a third branch on Chatham Street, just off

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Win a Whitley Neill Gin Hamper to Mix Things up this Christmas

Win a Whitley Neill Gin and Vodka Hamper to Mix Things up this Christmas – Closed

Competitions / Gaby Guedez

Whitley Neill’s motto says it all: “Inspired by Africa, crafted in England.” This premium gin is made by Johnny Neill, whose family has been relevant in the gin scene since 1762. For this sleek looking bottle inspired in Africa’s wonders and exotic allure, he has created a spirit infused with seven traditional botanicals (juniper, coriander,

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Osteria Lucio, Dublin 2

Family Friendly Restaurants in Ireland, Italian Restaurants, Perfect for First Dates, Restaurant Listings, Restaurants in Dublin, Restaurants in Dublin 2, Restaurants in South Dublin / Erica Bracken

Osteria Lucio is a modern venue with a retro look inspired by the long-standing friendship of Michelin starred Ross Lewis of Chapter One and renowned Italian chef Luciano Tona. Situated at The Malting Tower, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, Osteria is strategically positioned in the city’s ever-developing business hub, in the heart of the Docklands.

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The Most Exciting New Restaurant In The City Just Opened on Camden Street – Hang Dai Review

News, Restaurant Reviews / admin

Camden Street has just got a slick new venue, unlike anything else in the city. Brought to you by award winning chef Karl Whelan, executive chef of John Farrell’s Luna, and his best mate and business partner, gig guru Will Dempsey, is an exciting new concept. Hang Dai an authentic Chinese, in a unique setting with

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Prizefight Irish Whiskey: a Bottle with a Punch Launched at Whiskey Live Dublin

Drinks, Small Bites, Spirits, Whiskey / Gaby Guedez

Last Saturday November 5th, Prizefight Irish Whiskey was launched at Whiskey Live Dublin. The new bottle is now available in select bars, as well as in an exclusive gift box at the Dublin Airport Duty Free and in selected independent off licenses. The story behind it pays homage to Irishmen who journeyed to America, where they forged their character

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Le Plancha Launches to Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Spcial Menu

Le Plancha to Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Special Menu

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Mediterranean inspired restaurant Le Plancha will open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and it has created a menu for each special day. On Christmas Eve, the three course set menu, priced at €35, includes starters such as King Prawn & Crab Cocktail and Chicken Liver Parfait; mains like Confit of Thornhill Duck, Roast Pork or

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Love Milk Chocolate? Scientists May Have Found a Way to Make it Healthier

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

We have just about finished our Halloween haul of chocolate and settled back into being ‘good’, but peak chocolate season a.k.a Christmas is just around corner. Don’t write off your diet just yet however, as scientists may have figured out a way to make milk chocolate just as healthy as antioxidant rich dark chocolate –

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Kerry Hotel Wins Best Hotel Spa in Europe

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The banks of the Loch Lein in Killarney are said to have been the site of Tir na Nog in old Irish Legend, but the most magical lakeside feature has just been revealed by the European Hospitality awards. Killarney’s five star Europe Resort & Spa is home to a state of the art ESPA facility

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Red Wine Hot Chocolate Is Now a Thing and Here’s the Best Way to Prepare it

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Do you love red wine? Do you love chocolate? Now you don’t have to choose because someone dared to mix them in a cup and the result quickly became viral: It turned out, red wine hot chocolate is delicious. Although you could take the eye percent approach and simply pour a bit of wine into the

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A Bar of Many Layers: The Dirty Onion, Belfast – Bar Review

Bars & Venues, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Tradition and modernity are often presented like opposites. A bar is either all bout the good old fashioned -pun intended- craic and trad sessions, or it is this edgy, neon-lit coolness hub with unpronounceable beers and DJ-like bartenders. At The Dirty Onion, however, it’s not all black or white, and I don’t mean that only because gray and

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Folens Christmas Annual Charity Campaign Launched at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

RTE Weather Presenter Nuala Carey had a special delivery for patients of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin today to celebrate the launch of Folens Christmas Annual Charity Campaign. This is the fifth consecutive year of the successful initiative, which has seen thousands of Folens Christmas Annuals being donated to children’s wards across the country. Folens,

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Thanksgiving at Suesey Street: A Special Menu with Classic All-American Flavours

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Thanksgiving at Suesey Street, the elegant yet relaxes terrace and bar on Fitzwilliam Place, is celebrated this year with a special menu at lunch and dinner. On Thanksgiving day -which falls on Thursday November 24th this year- Suesey Street head chef Graeme Dodrill will add a special set menu with all the dishes you would expect from a

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Bullitt Hotel, Belfast

Hotels / Darina Coffey

Possibly even cooler than Steve McQueen and named after his 1968 film, Bullitt is a stylish new edition to the Belfast scene having opened in October 2016. So much more than just a bed for the night, Bullitt is as quirky as it is chic, with funky decor and one of a kind touches throughout.

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Belfast Gets a New Champagne Bar

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Belfast new Champagne bar is yet another proof of how fast the city is becoming a cosmopolitan destination, less than two hours from Dublin with some fantastic hotels and restaurants. The bustling bar scene in the Northern Irish Capital is more exciting than ever, from the brand new Baltic Bar in the Bullitt Hotel to

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