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December 2017

A Stylish New Multi-Venue Bar will Open in Limerick’s O’Connell Street Tomorrow

Limerick is about to welcome a new multi-purpose venue located in one of the city’s main shopping, dining and drinking areas, at 101 O’Connell Street. Named after its address, One Hundred & One is scheduled to open tomorrow 15th of December. As reported by the Limerick Leader, only two of a total of five venues in […]

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Emerald Oils

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Michael Corbett From Emerald Oils And More

In this week’s episode of the Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan speaks to Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants, Michael Corbett from Emerald Oils and JP McMahon. Ron Forrestal kicks things off with his best seasonal wine suggestions, perfect for our Christmas dinner preparation. Next up, Michael Corbett from Co. Tipperary’s Emerald Oils chats

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Emirates Dublin Brunch

Social Gallery – Emirates Brings a Taste of Dubai to Dublin to Celebrate Two Millionth Passenger on Dublin Route

Having made two million people very happy is certainly something that should be celebrated, and that’s exactly what Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline, did yesterday. Celebrating the news that they this week had carried their two millionth passenger between Dublin and Dubai, the airline hosted a Dubai-themed brunch at the Dean Hotel, Dublin. The

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Dublin's Most Luxurious Bar Opens Today in the Basement of Stephen's Green Hibernian Club

First Look: 9 Below, Dublin’s Most Luxurious Bar Opens Today in the Basement of Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club

A new high-end bar will open its doors today in the basement of St. Stephen’s Green Hibernian member’s club. The place, named 9 Below, is the latest venture of renown publican Alan Clancy and the NoClan Group, which is behind a series of popular Dublin venues including 37 Dawson Street, House, Xico and The Oak, Mrs

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County Clare

Over 10 Million Visitors Helped Make 2017 The Best Year For Irish Tourism

2017 is officially the best year for Irish tourism, with a record 10.6 million tourists visiting the country this year. This is great news for Ireland as international tourists continue to have a strong desire to experience all the Emerald Isle has to offer. Tourism Ireland‘s end of year review revealed that Ireland’s tourism sector is

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Looking for Ginspiration? Here are Six New Irish Gins you Need to Try Now

Looking for Ginspiration? Here are Six New Irish Gins you Need to Try Now

When it comes to gin, the sky is the limit and just when we’ve think we’ve seen it all, new and unusual infusions continue to pop up to capture our palates and imaginations. There are mad experiments out there such as a marmalade gin, a Peaky Blinders inspired gin and even a hangover-free gin. Closer

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Lilliput Stores

This Weekend’s Christmas Market at Lilliput Stores Celebrates All That’s Made in Stoneybatter

Once again this year, the much-loved greengrocers, deli and coffee shop Lilliput Stores. in Stoneybatter is teaming up with a host of local and nearby vendors to bring you one of the community’s most anticipated Christmas events. Celebrating all that is made in the Dublin 7 craft hub, Made in Stoneybatter artisan food, hamper, and

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You Can Get an Engraved Bottle of Hennessy Cognac and its All we Want for Christmas

You Can Get an Engraved Bottle of Hennessy Cognac and it’s All we Want for Christmas

What is better than giving someone a bottle of Hennessy Cognac as a Christmas gift? Giving them a unique and personalised bottle of it, with a special message to make it even more meaningful. Hennessy has recently launched The X.O Odyssey Experience, deemed as a multisensory exploration of X.O’s seven chapters and as part as

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Balfes Oat Pancakes with Mixed Berries

What Are You Eating? Here Are Ireland’s Most Googled Recipes For 2017

How do you think your cooking habits compare to the rest of the country? As the year draws to an end, Google has released Ireland’s most searched for recipes of 2017 and the results might surprise you. Spaghetti Bolognese claimed the top spot in the analysis, which may indicate that the easy-to-prepare food was being

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Chateau Fuisse Pouilly Fuiss Tete de Cru feature

A Beautiful Burgundy to Treat yourself or Surprise a Wine Lover this Week

When in doubt, Burgundy. Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a present to make a wine lover smile, you can’t go wrong with a bottle from one of the world’s most prestigious wine regions. Pouilly-Fuissé is an appellation located in the Macconais subregion, from the southern side of the Burgundy, where warmer temperatures help Chardonnay

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Food Festivals

Travel Tuesday – The Best Deals to Get Your Hands on This Week

Happy Travel Tuesday! Make the most of your Tuesday with our pick of the best travel deals to get your hands on this week. Seattle and Alaska Cruise with Sunway.ie Spend 2 nights in Seattle and experience a 7-night cruise next summer. From €2159 per person, Sunway is offering an incredible holiday package with Aer

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Carols, Whiskey and Treats for a Good Cause at the Pearse Lyons Distillery this Sunday 4

Carols, Whiskey and Treats for a Good Cause at the Pearse Lyons Distillery this Sunday

This Sunday 17th of December, the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin will host a festive afternoon with Christmas carols and treats in aid of St. Vincent de Paul. The event will begin at 4:00 pm and guests will be able to enjoy a taste of the newly launched Irish whiskey, while getting into the seasonal

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Osta Café and Wine Bar in Sligo Has Been Awarded Just Ask Restaurant of The Month

There’s some great news for Sligo as Osta Café and Wine Bar has been awarded Bord Bia’s Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for December. A delightful spot for tea, coffee or something more substantial, Osta Cafe is run by Brid Torrades, a leading advocate for better food and well-known for her keen support of local

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Bow Lane to Serve Up Three Days of Boozy Bottomless Brunch Over the Twixmas Break

Since it launched last month, Bow Lane‘s Bottomless Brunch has already built quite a following. The only downside to one of the best boozy brunches in town is that it only runs every Saturday. Now, the sister restaurant to Whitefriar Grill is making all your Christmas dreams come true with the announcement that it will

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This Stylish Dublin Spot Has Launched a 12 Days of Christmas Themed Menu Paired with Bollinger

As if we needed more reasons to visit the ever stylish rooftop bar at The Marker, Executive Chef Gareth Mullins has just made a festive trip to this fantastic five star hotel irresistible. A seriously slick 12 Days of Christmas themed menu is the perfect excuse to pop in this silly season. Paired with Bollinger

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Fonté Coffee Announces Sponsorship of Taste of Coffee on TheTaste.ie

Fonté Coffee Ireland are proud to announce their sponsorship of The Taste of Coffee, your one stop shop for all things caffeine related on TheTaste.ie. Pictured at Fonté Café Bar are Andy O’Neill, owner of Fonté Coffee Ireland and Keith Mahon of The Taste.ie as they raise an americano to their new partnership. Andy opened

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This Dublin Bar is Making the Loveliest Mulled Wine you'll Taste this Christmas

This City Centre Bar is Making the Loveliest Mulled Wine you’ll Taste this Christmas

Around Ireland, bars are showing plenty of Christmas “spirit” and offering delectable and visually appealing seasonal drinks menus. Multi award-wining venue The Exchequer in Dublin 2 has jumped on the sleigh and has recently launched a striking selection of Christmas cocktails available for a limited time only. One of these must-try tipples is their warming Exchequer

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Good Coffee Spots

Vitamin Coffee – The Coffee that Gives More than just a Caffeine Hit

What if you could get all the vitamins and minerals you need by drinking your daily cup of coffee, without compromising on flavour? Well, now thanks to a revolutionary new product development, Vitamin Coffee, you can! Enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, every cup adding nutritious kick to your coffee habit whilst still tasting delicious.

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