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October 2017

From the Spooky to the Spectacular – The Best Places to Travel in October

Feeling the ruffle of leaves beneath your feet is a sure sign that October has arrived. Becoming a more popular month for travel, there are many ways to enjoy yourself this month, be it a family break over midterm, visiting the warmer parts of the world for some autumn sun, or just enjoying the lack

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Ashford Castle Pet Friendly

Luxurious Pampering for Your Pooch – This Five Star Hotel Pulls Out All the Stops

Pets are often our best friend and are genuinely a member of the family, so it’s hard to leave them behind when going on holidays or taking a weekend break away. But thankfully, Ashford Castle is not only cat and dog-friendly but they also make the extra effort to welcome your pet. The 13th Century

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Ireland Has a New Michelin Star Restaurant – Read the Full Michelin Guide 2018 List Here

Following last year’s first ever live ceremony announcement of The Michelin Guide UK & Ireland at the Savoy London, the full list of 2018 Michelin star winners and retainers has today been revealed at a glamorous live event at The Brewery. In a ringing endorsement of Irish food, we now have a new Michelin Star

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It’s the Most Wonderful Night of the Year – 25 Fabulous Christmas Party Venues in Dublin

Looking (frantically) for a Christmas party venue in Dublin? If you’re the one tasked with organising the annual office shindig or a December get together for friends or family you’ll know that it’s not as easy a feat as it seems. While it’s never too soon to start planning there’s no need to book a

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The Top Venue for Splendour – Ireland’s Leading Luxury Hotel Has Been Announced

A stunning location with wonderful interior design, the Conrad Hotel in Dublin is renowned for being the best in the business, and following the announcement at this year’s World Travel Awards 2017, this has been confirmed by being awarded the acclaimed accolade of being Ireland’s Leading Luxury Hotel. The ceremony took place in St. Petersburg,

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KeepCup is Embracing Reuse Month to Inspire Coffee Lovers to Reduce Waste

KeepCup is Embracing Reuse Month to Inspire Coffee Lovers to Reduce Waste

October is Reuse Month, an initiative launched by the Regional Authorities (@CRNIIreland) to create awareness about the need to reduce waste. Reusable cup company Keepcup has embraced the campaign and is encouraging coffee and tea lovers to ditch the disposable cups and swap for a bright and colorful KeepCup. Denis Naughten, Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment, commented

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Passengers Left Stranded After UK Airline Monarch Ceases Trading

There’s bad news for tourists as Monarch Airlines has ceased trading, leaving 110,000 customers stranded abroad and a further 300,000 future bookings being cancelled. In a statement, CAA chief executive Andrew Haines said: “We know that Monarch’s decision to stop trading will be very distressing for all of its customers and employees. “This is the biggest

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This Unmissable Californian Wine Road Trip Tasting is Taking Place in Dublin Very Soon

This Unmissable Californian Wine Road Trip Tasting is Taking Place in Dublin Very Soon

Fancy going on a Californian Wine Road Trip tasting along with two Masters of Wine? Then join O’Briens Wine this Wednesday 4th of October as they’ll take you on a tour of the wonderful flavours of the Golden State under the expert guidance of Justin Knock MW & Lynne Coyle MW. They will take wine lovers

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Love Whiskey and Champagne? This Machine Gives you the Best of Both Worlds

Love Whiskey and Champagne? This Machine Gives you the Best of Both Worlds

If you love the bubbly feeling of a sip of Champagne and the pleasant taste of a fine whiskey, this innovation will catch your eyes and tickle your taste buds… Japanese Whisky company Suntory Toki has developed an elegant highball machine that is part refrigerator, part carbonator. Push its tap and you’ll get a brilliantly mixed

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It Doesn’t Get Butter Than This – This Irish Butter Scooped Top Prize at Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards

When you think of Dingle images of the rugged scenery, sandy beaches, and most likely Fungie, the long-time harbour resident, might come to mind, but during the first weekend in October the Kerry town becomes a foodie mecca, with the country’s largest blind-tasted food awards, Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards, and the Dingle Food

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Irish Prison

Former Irish Prison Beats Out Major Sights to Become Europe’s Top Tourist Attraction

Cork’s Spike Island has been crowned Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards, with the former Irish prison beating popular attractions like the Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower. The 104 acre site, which reopened to the public in June 2016, claimed the top prize at the award ceremony in St Petersburg, Russia,

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Dame Street’s Gorgeous New Bar Mulligan & Haines Offers an Inspired Night Out

Last week we saw the opening of a beautiful new bar, Mulligan & Haines, located on 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2. Continuing on the roll of new openings in Dublin, this venue had its soft launch on Wednesday 27th of September. The interiors, which once were the Dublin Bread Company, are steeped in history and they also have

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Cutting Edge Fashion Meets Patisserie – The Art of Millinery Afternoon Tea at The Westbury Review

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different. The words of the legendary Coco Chanel must have been firmly fixed in the creative mind of The Westbury’s pastry chef Ray Encarnacion in designing The Art of Millinery Afternoon Tea, I thought to myself ascending the grand staircase and clapping eyes on his inspiration. Five

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Win Two Tickets to the Fabulous Launch Party of Schmidt Kitchens with Cocktails, Canapés and Dream Kitchen Demos – Closed

It is the heart of the home and the place food lovers gravitate towards to unwind, create and indulge – there truly is nothing quite like a beautiful kitchen. If you are looking for your dream kitchen, look no further than Schmidt. Schmidt’s stunning showroom on The Longmile Road is the first of many planned

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Kick the Kebab to the Curb – Dublin’s Finest Late Night Restaurants for Midnight Feasting

We’ve all been in that situation where an after dinner drink turns into three, and suddenly its after 10pm and dinner plans have dissipated, leaving you hungry and with very few dining options. But a late night feast needn’t force you to resort to the nearest greasy takeaway selling a mostly beige food offering of

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Bertagni Pasta Simply Better

The Oldest Pasta Producers in the World Share The Secrets to Pasta Perfection

A bowl of sunny yellow pasta pillows, enclosing a rich, fresh and flavoursome filling within its folds, strewn with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano and glistening with the sheen of melted butter is surely one of life’s most satisfyingly simple pleasures, and if you’re going to indulge in a plateful of Italy’s most famous export than who

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Neven Takes Italy – Neven Maguire Shares the Highlights of His Latest Culinary Adventure

After filming 103 shows of his own, spanning over eight series, chef Neven Maguire knows a thing or two about what keeps his fans entertained. “I’ve realised what people want is, of course, cooking and food but also a little bit of travel and tourism – all tied into one.” “People want to see all

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