The Mint Bar has launched a new menu of mixed drinks, specially created to honour the history of Dublin city and mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The 16 Rising menu takes guests on a journey through central Dublin, with a map highlighting volunteer and British strongpoints in The Mint Bar’s surrounding area. […]
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We had such a phenomenal response to our 24 Hours in Galway article we decided to let you in on a few super spots in Kilkenny. Only an hour and a half from Dublin, Kilkenny is always a safe bet for a fun night away. “The Marble City” as it’s known is rich in cultural
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So you’ve got a free Friday or Saturday and fancy doing something a little different, why not pop to Galway for the night. We spent a sunny 24 hours there and here is a snippet of the amazing highlights that this city has to offer. Lunch – Three to Try After a good drive nothing
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Each month we try to bring you a sample of some of the country’s hidden gems, this issue we focus on a burgeoning food scene in the often overlooked city of Waterford. Having a next door neighbour like Kilkenny can often result in people being reluctant to make the extra 20 minute journey, but believe
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Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan of top Dublin Bang Restaurant has created a special three course menu, with lots of options and something for everyone to compliment Bang’s new House Wine selection. With five whites and five reds priced at €19.16 a bottle these carefully selected wines are guaranteed to please every wine lover’s palate. Sample
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One of the top chefs in the country, Graham Neville, has been appointed Commissioner General of Euro-Toques Ireland. The prestigious role was previously held by top chefs including Ross Lewis, Derry Clarke, Gearoid Lynch and Wade Murphy. Neville takes the reigns of the chefs’ organisation as it reaches its 30th anniversary – it was established
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Ladurée has a new prestigious address, now opened in the landmark building on the corner of South William Street and Exchequer Street, finally bringing the full Parisian tearooms experience to Ireland. The new boutique is like stepping into a jewel box; painted in Ladurée’s signature sea-green, it displays traditional decorative accents, busts, mirrors and classical
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The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel resides on a historical estate built in 1750. The elegant décor and preserved architecture of this Dublin hotel provide a refined accommodation near the city centre and just 18 kilometres from Dublin International Airport. Guests can sample award-winning Italian dishes at talavera or the exclusive Le Panto. Both of
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Country houses are in no short supply in Ireland, it’s the one thing that we may have to thank the English for. Striking architecture, manicured gardens, stately rooms and an air of stuffiness are generally the images conjured up when mentioned. And let’s be honest in most well maintained cases that is often the case.
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Some restaurant openings in Dublin at the moment are a bit like the Luas strike, over valued and underwhelming. With a seemingly endless supply of fresh faces popping up at unprecedented levels, one has to wonder how the old neighbourhood spots are holding up against the new kids on the block. Just as we discovered
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Clontarf Castle Hotel has recently been given a makeover. The 12th century castle, nestled in a leafy northside suburb of Dublin, has been sensitively refurbished with contemporary, boutique style interiors. They have managed a modern twist on contemporary elegance while managing to retain the classical and historical ambience of this 12th century residence. It is
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Over the past number of years Dublin has become a city that is simply spoilt for choice when it comes to good coffee. This is not down to the fact that you are never more than one street corner away from a Starbucks in the city centre anymore. Moreover it is due to the drive
Smithfield Welcomes Latest Latte Hotspot – Proper Order Coffee Co. Read More »
The continued rise of craft beer around Ireland is as plain as day to see. With dozens of microbreweries springing up every year and the more successful going on to break suds on foreign shores, it’s an exciting time for Ireland on the world craft beer stage. Evidence of this waas in abundance at this
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Ristorante Rinuccini is the perfect setting to celebrate with Mum this year. Award-winning Chef/Owner Antonio has created a sumptuous Mother’s Day menu to mark the family occasion. The Mother’s Day menu features organic West Cork smoked salmon with homemade crushed green olive mayonnaise, Seared Kilmore Quay Scallops, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, white wine,
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To celebrate Mother’s Day 1900 Restaurant will be open Sunday 6th of March from 1-8pm offering delicious lunch and dinner options with complimentary Prosecco for all the wonderful Mothers! One of Harcourt St’s best kept secrets, 1900 provides a warm, calm atmosphere where dining can be enjoyed from lunch through to dinner. Executive Head Chef
For those who wish to experience one of the world’s finest dining experiences then news of Quique Dacosta Restaurant kicking off a new season will be something you will welcome. With three Michelin stars, included in the World´s 50 Best Restaurants guide and one of the Top 100 European Restaurants according to Opinionated About Dining,
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Last week we had the privilege of being invited up to the Launch of Northern Irelands Year of Food & Drink, it 2016 promises to be a year to remember with over 360 events planned which will showcase the best of producers, restaurants, hotels and lots more. The launch night happened in the famous Ulster
Belfast Food Tour the Perfect Way to Start off #EnjoyNI16 Read More »
There are two types of taxi drivers in Dublin, the one who knows everything and everywhere and the one who knows nothing, unfortunately last Friday we experienced the latter. Heading to a relatively new spot on Richmond St. South our poor taxi driver had not got a clue where we were going and was convinced
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For a town with an ever growing population of over 68,000 people you would be forgiven for assuming Swords must be heaving with lots good quality restaurants. Sadly, however in our experience the latter is not the case, with many looking to its neighbour Malahide for their culinary treas. That said there are a few
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St James’ Gate in Dublin has for hundreds of years been famous the world over, for being the home of the Guinness Brewery. Already home to Ireland’s leading tourist attraction, The Store House the folks at Guinness have now given us a new attraction to see, The Open Gate Brewery. The Open Gate Brewery is
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Falling Apple Cider was released last year by Carlow Brewing Company. The company is well known for their O’Hara’s range of beers so this was something completely different from them. I have spent the years since the days of swigging from flagons on a riverbank in my late teens avoiding cider completely. Recently however I
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