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Calling All G&T Lovers – This Galway Bar is Hosting a Seriously Tempting Gin Masterclass

Tigh Nora, Galway’s most popular dedicated gin bar with Ireland’s largest selection of gin, is hosting a private gin masterclass that is sure to send gin lovers into a frenzy. Boasting a fantastic selection of Irish and International gin brands, as well as bespoke gin cocktails, premium spirits and craft beers, there’s no better place […]

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Carving Out The Competition – Ireland’s Great Carvery Competition Launches

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Back for it’s ninth year, Unilever Food Solutions has joined up with Ireland’s favourite gravy KNORR to find the best pub and hotel carvery in the country. Speaking at this year’s competition launch, Jim Reeves, Customer Director at Unilever Food Solutions said, “The core values of the competition are about celebrating and rewarding teams who

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Jack Daniel’s Launch Thirst Quenching Whiskey Infused Cider Just in Time for Summer

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Just in time for summer! Jack Daniel’s has launched it’s brand new Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Cider in Ireland and lucky for us, Ireland is only the second market in the world to welcome this innovative cider. The distinctive and unmistakable flavour of Jack Daniel’s still runs to the core with this new drink, while blending crisp

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Greenes Restaurant Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Greenes Restaurant Wins Hotel Restaurant Of The Year For Munster at the Irish Hotel Awards

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Greenes Restaurant in Cork had great reason to celebrate since winning Hotel Restaurant of the Year for Munster at the Irish Hotel Awards 2018. The award ceremony was held on the 24th April at a celebratory banquet in The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois. This is the second year of the Irish Hotel Awards, organised

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Belfast’s Iconic Merchant Hotel Goes Global With Dubai Takeover

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Belfast’s Merchant Hotel brings it’s iconic Cocktail Bar to Dubai. Saturday 28th April saw Belfast’s 5 Star Merchant Hotel go global with an international takeover in the upmarket Glasshouse Bar in Dubai. The beautiful indoor bar is part of the Soho Garden complex, which opened its doors in December 2017. The exclusive venue spans 14,000

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Cava Bodega Celebrate’s 10th Birthday With Delicious Bank Holiday Events

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Cava Bodega, Galway’s multi award winning Mediterranean restaurant is celebrating its 10th birthday with exciting events planned for the May Bank Holiday Weekend. The birthday celebrations run from Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May with festivities including a Sherry tasting and talk with JP McMahon, live flamenco music, Cava lunches and theatre performances. Cava Bodgea

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This Luxurious Estate Has Just Won the Prestigious AA Hotel of the Year 2018 Award

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Ballyfin Demense has been named as the AA Hotel of the Year 2018 by AA Ireland. This coveted award is the most prestigious in the Irish hospitality industry. Ballyfin Demese is a luxury 5 star hotel set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, in County Loais. Dating back to the 1820’s this magnificent hotel

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A Royal Affair – Celebrate The Royal Wedding With A Regal Afternoon Tea

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Fancy an Afternoon Tea with a sophisticated royal twist? To celebrate the marriage of his Royal Highness Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ,The Galgorm Resort & Spa will be hosting a Royal-Tea in association with fashion brand Walk In Wardrode. This special event takes place on Saturday the 19th of May at 11.00am and is set to be

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Ireland’s Best Sommelier Julie Dupouy Hosts Champagne Celebration At House

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Champagne lovers rejoice! On Wednesday 25th April House will be holding a Champagne evening with distinguished and award winning Sommelier Julie Dupouy. Throughout the course of the evening guests will be discussing five different champagnes matched with a perfectly designed menu of delectable bites. The tempting menu will consist of: Moet Brut Imperial paired with a

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Galway’s Gastronomy In Full Display At Exciting touRRoir Food Forum

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In celebration of Galway and the West of Ireland’s status as the European Region of Gastronomy 2018, Good Food Ireland holds its global forum, touRRoir 2018, on April 23rd and 24th. The event will be held in the National University of Ireland in Galway. The convention ties in with the designation of Galway as the European Capital

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The Golf Course At Adare Manor Launches With Star Studded Ceremonial Match

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Five star Adare Manor officially launched its redesigned immaculate golfing greens with a ceremonial exhibition match on April 20th 2018. The incredible match was witnessed by 1,500 excited spectators and featured golfing giants Roy McIlroy, Paul McGinley, Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry. Each of the world class pair will donate €250,000 to their chosen charities including

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Social Gallery: Beer, Bites and a Stylish Crowd at The Hop House Pop-Up Launch

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Hop House 13 brought together an unforgettable night of live music, trendy art, street food and seriously good beer to Dublin with the launch its pop-up bar The Hop House. This interactive experience is part of Hop House 13 Lager’s latest pop up event series and was held at the popular bar The Bernard Shaw.

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Social Gallery: Ireland’s Most Exciting New Gin Launches with a Pre-Summer Party

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Last night saw the official launch of an exciting new Irish gin to the market. Míl Gin kicked off the summer with Mediterranean flair in the the beautiful surroundings of House, Leeson Street. Míl Gin is the brand new Irish pot still gin packed with a Spanish punch. This full flavoured gin is produced in small

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Jameson Bow St Distillery Named World’s Best Whiskey Attraction

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Today Irish Distillers announced that the Jameson Distillery has been named the world’s most visited whiskey experience. Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of wines, spirits and produces the world’s most famous Irish whiskey, Jameson. As Jameson Distillery Bow Street celebrates this amazing achievement it beats out competition from experiences in America and Scotland. In one

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Celebrated Irish Chef Eddie Attwell Joins the Team At Eccles Hotel

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Eccles Hotel, located in the picturesque village of Glengarriff, West Cork has just welcomed talented Irish chef Eddie Attwell to its kitchens. The beautiful 250 year old Eccles Hotel boasts stunning views of Bantry Bay and is now home to the culinary prowess of the esteemed chef. The Armagh native rose to fame during his time on BBC’s

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Suesey Street Serves Up a Stunning Sparkling Wine Lunch For Spanish Wine Week

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Wines from Spain has organised its annual Spanish Wine Week to celebrate the best wines the country has to offer. The week long event runs from Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th April and is perfect for food and wine lovers alike. With a host of events taking place, it gives guests the chance to learn more

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Join Neven Maguire for a Simply Better Cookery Demo this Week

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Fancy picking up some culinary tips from one of Ireland’s best chefs? Why not join celebrity chef Neven Maguire for a Simply Better cookery demonstration at Dunnes Stores this Thursday 19th April at 6pm. This interactive cookery demo will be held in Dunnes Stores in Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. The event is free and everyone is invited

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This Stunning Kilkenny Spot is Serving Up a Tempting Seafood Afternoon Tea

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Butler House has a rich history dating back to 1786, this stunning Georgian manor house is located in the medieval city of Kilkenny and in the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle. The heritage manor was originally built for Lady Eleanor Butler. Lady Eleanor was the mother to John the Earl of Ormonde. The Butler family, Dukes

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RTÉ Cooks Up Healthy Appetites With New Star Chef Studded TV Show

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Healthy Appetite, presented by health food guru Pamela Flood, is RTÉ’s new fabulous food series. Pamela visits Ireland’s best chefs in their restaurants to watch them plate up their signature dishes. This exciting new food series sees some of Ireland’s top chefs go head to head in a cooking challenge with a twist -both chefs

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Butter is Best with Cork’s Old Butter Roads Food Festival Launch

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The Old Butter Roads Food Festival returns for its second year following its launch in 2017 by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD. The Old Butter Roads Festival celebrates the best in local food and beverages from the areas of Duhallow, Blackwater Avondhu and Muskerry and links them with Cork City.

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Dublin’s Most Stylish New Hotel The Iveagh Garden Hosts a Glamorous Launch – Social Gallery

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This week saw Dublin’s latest luxury four star hotel, The Iveagh Garden Hotel, open at 72-72 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. Owners Brian and Sally McGill were joined by their children Danielle, Jennie, Katie, Michelle and Barney to celebrate the latest edition to the McGill portfolio which includes the neighbouring Harcourt Hotel, Harrington Hall, DTwo and The

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