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August 2017

TastyEasyLamb Rack of lamb with anchovies and garlic - compressed

Rack of Lamb Recipe with Anchovies From #TastyEasyLamb

Nothing beats the unique and delicious flavour of lamb. Whether it’s cooked with just a little seasoning or combined with exotic spices and flavours, lamb is the perfect hero ingredient for everyday meal occasions, whether you’re flying solo or cooking for family or friends. Lamb is also a quick and simple meat to prepare which […]

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Pancake Tuesday Travel Deals

These Tickets Will Fly! Aer Lingus Announces a Flash Sale With Two Exciting New Routes

Aer Lingus has announced two new routes as part of its 2017/2018 winter schedule, so your winter holiday plans are sorted. To make this news even better, the airline has also announced a flash sale so you can get to these new destinations for less! With 350 extra transatlantic flights, including a new direct flight

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Tourism Ireland Joins Forces With British Airways to Encourage UK Visitors to Explore The Emerald Isle

Tourism Ireland has joined forces with British Airways for a new campaign aimed at encouraging UK tourists to come and explore all Ireland has to offer. The campaign is promoting flights to Belfast and Dublin from London Heathrow and is also highlighting driving routes along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Causeway Coastal Route and Ireland’s

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Morelands Grill

Saturday Plan Sorted – This Stylish City Centre Spot Launches a Gin & Jazz Lunch

No plans for the weekend? That is about to change, as one of Dublin’s newest restaurants Moreland’s Grill at The Westin Hotel is hosting a stylish lunch combining two of our favourite things – Gin and Jazz, for ultimate weekend lounging. Gin & Jazz Lunch Saturday is the perfect cure after a hectic Friday night

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Explore Iconic Sights and Hidden Highlights With Free New Tours in Dublin’s Northside

Fáilte Ireland has launched two new free Dublin Discovery Trails, which will allow visitors to explore more of the North of the city. The latest addition to the current trails, which were developed in conjunction with Dublin City Council and Dublin’s Northside Attractions, will focus around Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, James

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Salt Salthill Galway

This New Bar and Restaurant in Salthill is a Sizzling Addition to Galway’s Social Scene

Whether it’s childhood nostalgia of a family picnic on the beach or an ice-cream by the sea, Salthill holds a special place in the hearts of Galweigens and visitors to the Galway seaside town alike, and now with the opening of SALT bar and restaurant the scene is set for a whole new host of

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Chef Tony Schwarz Sheen Falls

The 5-Star Sheen Falls Lodge Appoints Tony Schwarz as New Executive Chef

The recently refurbished 5-star Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare has appointed Tony Schwarz as its new Executive Head Chef. Nestled in the spectacular Kerry countryside, the hotel is home to the award-winning The Falls Restaurant, where guests enjoy a contemporary fine dining experience with a menu that celebrates the finest locally-sourced produce. The new menus

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Conrad Musical Afternoon Tea

Embrace Your Inner Mozart With a Musically Inspired Afternoon Tea at Lemuel’s Lounge

As a tribute to its neighbours, The National Concert Hall, Lemuel’s Lounge at the Conrad Dublin has announced a special musically inspired Afternoon Tea. The enchanting “Thank you for the Music” Afternoon Tea will be hosted seven days a week within the contemporary surroundings of Lemuel’s Lounge. A delicious array of freshly baked cakes, pastries

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Let Them Eat Oysters – France is Now Home to a 24 Hour Oyster Vending Machine

Convenience and instant gratification are key in this digital age, and now those of us who enjoy knocking back an oyster or two can rejoice at the fact that our favourite slippery indulgence is keeping up with the times. Oyster vending machines are now a thing, and French couple Brigitte and Tony Berthelot are to

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Experience a Fun Filled Feast of Food Events at This Year’s Waterford Harvest Festival

Waterford Harvest Festival is renowned for championing the great producers of the South-East region and this year will be no different. The festival, which takes place from September 8th to 10th, is introducing new restaurant events to better showcase local produce, while still retaining their jam-packed programme of tasty, family-focused, fun-filled events. The opening event,

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A Match Made in Heaven: Prosecco Donuts are Real and they're Spectacular

A Match Made in Heaven – Prosecco Doughnuts Combine Two of Our Favourite Things

As National Prosecco Day approaches, there is a new reason to celebrate it this August 13th: Prosecco doughnuts, the product from a collaboration between Italian winemaker Ruffino and The Doughnut Project, a New York based bakery that specialises on the famous ring shaped treat. These are not their first alcohol inspired doughnuts, and as owner

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Central Bank Rooftop Restaurant

The Slick Design of New City Centre Rooftop Restaurant Has Been Revealed

The iconic former Central Bank building on Dublin’s Dame Street was sold last January for €67 million to a group of international real estate investors and is now undergoing works before the new tenants move in. A rooftop restaurant and bar has been confirmed among the planned features for the soon to be refurbished building.

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Simon Delaney Taste of Cavan

Local Food Heroes and Culinary Stars to Take to the Stage at Taste of Cavan this Weekend

Over the past six years the culinary prowess of Cavan has been revealed due to the success of the annual Taste of Cavan festival. The sixth edition of Taste of Cavan takes place this weekend, Friday 11th and Saturday August 12th,  at the Cavan Equestrian Centre. Taking to the stage in the Ulster Bank Chef’s

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Tourism Site

Irish Tourism Site Named Among World’s Best in New List

Only four European Tourist Sites have been named in a list of the 25 best tourist board websites in the world. The only Irish entry, Limerick City & County Council’s site Limerick.ie, was mentioned in the 2017 list published by US-based travel media site, Skift. Describing why they chose Limerick’s tourist site, Skift commented: “We like

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French Gala Dinner

Celebrate Ladies Day With a Week-Long Promo at Marcel’s French Bistro

Take a break from the stallions and enjoy a ladies day tipple at Marcel’s French Bistro in Dublin. As part of Ladies Day and the Dublin Horse Show this week, Marcel’s is holding a special Ladies Week promo, complete with a themed cocktail menu. With cleverly named cocktails, including Stallion Parade and Grand Prix, Marcel’s

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Best possible Taste Niamh Arthurs feature 1

Best Possible Taste Podcast – Nutritionist Niamh Arthurs and More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, blogger Rory Carrick provides an insight into a foraging retreat on Lambay Island. The writer behind Eat Drink Run Fun has a level 2 WSET Wines qualification and puts a heavy emphasis on food and drink throughout his blog activity. With over 20 years experience in the wine business,

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If you Like Crisp, Fresh White Wines, you Will this Love Picpoul de Pinet

If you Like Crisp, Fresh White Wines, you Will Love this Picpoul de Pinet

Picpoul de Pinet wines are a breeze of effortless enjoyment amongst the delightfully puzzling system of French appellations. If only all old-world bottles were so easy to remember! Picpoul is the grape, Pinet the area, therefore the math couldn’t be easier: it’s Picpoul and it comes from Pinet. The AOC’s full name is Languedoc Picpoul de

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Laduree-Macaron-Ice-Cream-Sandwich

Ladurée Unveils New Macaron Glacé – “The Ultimate” Ice Cream Sandwich

Ladurée, the quintessential luxury Parisian bakery, recently unveiled an ice cream sandwich and all we can ask is why hasn’t this happened any sooner? The ‘Macaron Glacé‘, dubbed “the ultimate ice cream sandwich” on Laduree’s US Instagram page, features a deliciously cold creamy centre sandwiched between two extra large versions of their delicate macarons. The

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