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Have Yourself a Totally Irish Christmas – The Boxty House Unveils Festive Menu

We look forward to Christmas as much as we do the festive food and celebrations, and within Dublin’s hopping Temple Bar district, one restaurant is getting into the swing of things in good time. Bringing the Yuletide joy to life, Gallagher’s Boxty House has launched its Christmas specials, with a selection of delicious dishes on […]

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Chocoholics – Your Prayers Have Been Answered with this Chocolate Lock-In Event

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

You may need to sit down for this if you’re a true chocoholic, because there is a one of a kind VIP treatment coming this winter. We know about lock ins, a pub tradition in Ireland, so imagine our excitement when we discovered that there is a Chocolate Lock In happening. Galway will host a

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CoffeeAngel Team Up with Friends of the Earth to Combat Takeaway Coffee Cup Waste

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

How often do you head into the coffee shop for a beloved kick of caffeine, only to throw the takeaway cup in the bin afterwards? The height of disposable coffee cups going straight into Irish landfills has reached a worrying 2 million cups per day, and it’s time to end this. Dublin coffee house Coffeeangel

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One of Your Favourite Midweek Hot Spots is Finally Open for Weekend Brunch

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

For many, a healthy kickstart to the day involves oats, eggs, fruit or BLTs, and at one eatery they have it all – but only during the work week. CoCu used to only serve their delicious and healthy dishes Monday to Friday, a popular choice among Dubliners come breakfast and lunch time, but finally our

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Have a Hot Tipple and Get Involved – It’s Irish Coffee Day for Movember

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

Every year, November brings out the moustache on the guys to help raise awareness of prostate cancer, organised by The Movember Foundation, so why not do your bit with a strong, hot Irish Coffee in aid of Movember this month. The leading global organisation needs your help, and this year Oisin Davis of Great Irish

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An Epic Adventure Awaits Aboard the DoDublin Tour – Review

- Fill Your Heart With Ireland, Travel / Nirina Plunkett

On a blustery, typical Irish weather day I headed into Dublin city centre to do one of my favourite things: be a tourist in my own city. There aren’t many Dubliners who would avail of our excellent tourist attractions and services unless showing friends and family around, or when in charge of foreign exchange students,

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Beauty and Bites! Mark Your Calendar for this Amazing Benefit Afternoon Tea

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

Afternoon Tea means delightful little sandwiches, cakes and of course tea, usually with your nearest and dearest as a treat for the weekend. But what if we told you, that now you can have your cake and makeup too? Beloved beauty brand Benefit Cosmetics has just launched their ‘Afternoon Beaut-Tea’, which will take place in

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TheTaste Recipe The Food DNA Ultimate Buckwheat Pumpkin Spice Granola Boozy Cranberries

Ultimate Buckwheat Pumpkin Spice Granola with Boozy Cranberries Recipe from The Food DNA

Breakfast Recipes, Family Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Nirina Plunkett

This recipe will make you fall in love with Autumn. It will fill your house with a festive warm aroma of rich spicy pumpkin pie and is for sure a perfect seasonal treat. This granola is crunchy, satisfying and delicious, filled with scrumptious baked apples, toasted nuts and caramelised maple & blackcurrant infused cranberries. Breakfast

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Pumpkin, Kale, Butter Bean and Feta Bake Recipe from Blazing Salads

Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Nirina Plunkett

A delicious dish to welcome the colder months. Using nutritious kale and the richness of Potimarron pumpkin, it makes an attractive centre piece for a vegetarian dinner. This is the best pumpkin to use for cooking or baking, which is sometimes called Red Kuri. It has a lovely deep orange-red colour with deep yellow flesh.

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These Classic Speakeasy Cocktails are Worth Splashing Out For – The Little Pig Review

Bars & Venues, Cocktails, Restaurant Reviews / Nirina Plunkett

Dublin is full of hidden gems, and it is also home to many of the country’s best cocktail bars. Going for drinks should be an experience, and at this particular city centre bar this is truly the case. Cocktails are aplenty, as is the opulence, and before you’ve even stepped in the door you’re intrigued.

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These Adorable Costa Coffee Christmas Cups Will Warm Your Heart and Your Hands

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

It may only be the first week of November but one coffee house has been given the green twinkling light to roll out their festive takeaway cups to help the nation warm up this season. Featuring five adorable Christmas characters, Costa Coffee has unveiled their new Christmas cups in time for the countdown. Getting us

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Get Your Cheese On at Ireland’s First Ever Toastie Festival

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

There are certain foods we love in Ireland, that we love to call our own and one of these is the delicious toasted sandwich, usually laden with ham and cheese that is just full of comfort and goodness. So you can understand how we jumped for joy that this November Ireland’s first ever Toastie Festival

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You May Need to Sit Down – A Global Wine Shortage Might be Happening

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

Friday night is often wine night for many people around the world, and we tend to enjoy a good glass of vino during dinner or at parties, but what if you were told that a wine shortage could be on the horizon very soon? Following an alarming report by the International Organisation of Vine and

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Indulge in Christmas Festivities at the Beautiful Coastal Resort in Portmarnock

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

The festive season will be in full swing very soon, and you can expect luxurious makeovers with seasonal decor in many of Ireland’s top hotels. At the beautiful coastal resort of the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Christmas treats await you, from the ultimate Christmas parties to Afternoon Tea for all the family. Hosting another

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Ho Ho Ho – Prosecco Christmas Crackers are Coming to Town

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

A favourite Christmas tradition of every Irish family is the pulling of the crackers before and after dinner, during dessert and pretty much at any opportunity given. And though we never seem to tire of the same jokes, trivia questions and silly little novelty gifts within the cracker, there is something much more exciting coming

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Baileys Treatyard Comes to Eatyard – November is Going to be Absolutely Delicious

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

Dublin’s glorious food marketplace is about to get an extremely indulgent upgrade this November. Eatyard, located next door to The Bernard Shaw, has been home to many of Dublin’s street food vendors and now it’s going to be welcoming one of Ireland’s favourite liqueurs for one weekend only. Baileys is teaming up with Eatyard for

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Experience the Ultimate Spa Pampering at Cliff at Lyons

News / Nirina Plunkett

A relaxing pamper amidst plush decor, marble and soft furnishing, your experience at a spa retreat can really goes a long way. The Well in the Garden at Cliff at Lyons is the newest spa opening to the Irish beauty market, and everything is coming up roses. Nestled within the picturesque countryside near Celbridge, Co.

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Our Two Great Loves Combined! Chocolate Wine is Coming in Time for Christmas

News / Nirina Plunkett

After dining and indulging, dessert wines are a truly delicious way to end any meal, and especially so when infused with our beloved chocolate. Supermarket Aldi has just announced the release of a seasonal dessert special, an actual chocolate wine that reads “chocolate, velvet, ruby”. The non-vintage Rubis will have a delectable sister chocolate wine

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H2O-Oh – Sparkling Water May Not Be a Healthy Choice

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

Cool and refreshing, with a little lime or berries, or mixed with a natural cordial, it is always our eau of choice at dinner, especially when trying to be good – who doesn’t love sparkling water? Scientists, that’s who! It turns out sparkling water is not necessarily a healthy option because carbon dioxide in all

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Glitter Gin, Champagne and Vodka – Our Favourite Tipples Just Got a Sparkling Makeover

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

The festive season is approaching and we all know that a great party can often be assisted by a great bottle of liquor. But when you want to go all out and impress your guests why not avail of a glittering bottle of your favourite tipple. There is a unique UK-based company called Bottle Bling

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The Donut Craze Continues as Krispy Kreme Announces Dublin Location

Small Bites / Nirina Plunkett

It’s a definite happy Friday knowing that a certain donut giant is going to be making its way to the Irish shores very soon. The donut craze in the capital has seen a number of outlets open in the past few years, but now we will be graced with Krispy Kreme. Full of delectable goodness,

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