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Christmas Mini Wellingtons by The Happy Pear

These mini Wellingtons from The Happy Pear are the perfect party nibble, they go great served with cranberry sauce on the side! Makes 12 mini rolls Ingredients 200g cashew nuts 4 tbsp tamari 6 sprigs of thyme 400g oyster mushrooms 1 large onion 2 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp oil   1 sheet of puff […]

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Monkfish Tail Recipe with Alsace Bacon, Mussels and Broad Beans by Chef Darryl Haynes – Circa Restaurant

Regular visitors to Circa Restaurant in Terenure will be familiar with this customer favourite. Thanks to Chef Darryl Haynes you can now recreate this restaurant style dish at home. Ingredients: 140g Monkfish tail 100g mussel meat 40ml cream 80g Alsace bacon bits(any bacon lardons are fine to use) 60g broad beans- mixed herbs(dill, parsley etc)

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Brunching is Back – Here are some Beautiful Brunch Spots we think you will enjoy.

With the return of the wonderful luxury of dining out again, brunching is most definitely back with a bang. We have so many great places throughout Ireland that are providing terrific food in stunning surroundings. Here are some of our favourites. The Green Barn at Burtown House & Gardens, Kildare The Green Barn is located

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Venison Steak, Girolle Mushroom Stew and Wilted Cavolo Nero. Wicklow Blu Hollandaise – Recipe from Ryan Stringer of Ely

SERVES 4 Ingredients 4x250g venison loin steaks 40g dried mushrooms Pomace oil for cooking 50g butter unsalted 280g cleaned girolle mushrooms ( you can use any mushroom here you prefer, or to your pocket) 2 shallots fine dice 2 garlic bulb sliced fine 1 beef tomato cored and deseeded 1 tbls fresh chopped parsley 200g

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23 shortlisted to pitch for €100K Coca-Cola Thank You Fund

Shortlisted Groups Demonstrate Passion and Innovative ideas for Supporting Young People People’s Choice Award returns: Public encouraged to vote at www.coca-cola.ie/thankyou 14th September: As we continue to navigate the reopening of society and realise the impact of COVID-19 on our young people, Coca-Cola today revealed the 23 shortlisted non-profit organisations in the running to receive a share of

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Celebrate Spanish Wines in October at The Nude Wine Co.

September and October mark the arrival of autumn and the period when the harvest signals the end of the grape-growing season. October is celebrated as Spanish wine month and The Nude Wine Co. have two stunning online wine tastings to awaken your adventurous Iberian senses.  With Autumn brings the cosiness of home fires and relaxing

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The Westbury in Dublin invites guests to make the most of autumn with two luxurious stay packages and a host of delightful treats for little VIPs

Autumn offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything that Dublin City Centre has to offer, and a stay at the five-star Westbury– with its newly designed 5th floor, superb location, award-winning dining options and amenities, and extraordinary welcome – provides the ultimate home away from home so you can be sure of a truly relaxing escape The crisp air,

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Raise a glass to the return of Spanish Food & Wine Week, running this year from October 4th-10th in restaurants, bars and shops around the country.

Celebrating a good year for Spanish wines as their share of the Irish wine market grew to 15.4% in 2020, just ahead of Australia’s 13.8% share, the 6th annual Spanish Food & Wine Week will host its usual mix of informative and entertaining wine tastings and dinners nationwide.  Kicking off the week in Circa restaurant on Monday 4th,wine

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Domino’s Celebrates 30 Years in Republic of Ireland, with 30 Pizza Party Giveaway

Visit https://Dominosbirthdays.com by 19th September for a chance to win an exclusive pizza party Domino’s is 30, flirty, and sharing the pizza love! Monday, 13th September 2021: Domino’s Ireland, the nation’s best loved pizza company, is marking its 30th birthday by launching the ultimate pizza party giveaway. From today, for one week only, pizza fans can enter to win a party to

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Temple Bar Stalwart The Shack Restaurant Reopens 
on 16th September 2021

The Shack Restaurant, 24 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, is finally reopening after 18 months of closure due to COVID19, on the 16th September 2021, Its been a difficult time for all concerned. The Shack Restaurant has been operating in Temple Bar for over 24 years. It was with great regret that we

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To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, PepsiCo Ireland employees step up for Pieta A donation of €25,000 will be made to the charity

Friday 10th September 2021: To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Friday 10th September, and as part of an ongoing commitment to Pieta, PepsiCo Ireland, has announced it is donating €25,000 to the Irish suicide prevention charity.   The donation is on the back of its 25 million Steps for Pieta PepsiCo Challenge, which was undertaken by employees who

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Curated by Karen introduces Desserts Done Your Way

Award-nominated pastry Chef Karen Smith is excited to announce her new venture, Curated By Karen. It is a fresh concept where Karen will offer high quality patisserie in specific collaboration with restaurants and professional kitchens. A beautiful dessert is like couture, extravagant and special. Many restaurants dream of desserts that perfectly encapsulate who they are, but lack the workspace, experience, and

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Introducing METHOD AND MADNESS Rye and Malt Irish Whiskey, Irish Distillers’ Eagerly Awaited First Whiskey Distilled at the Micro Distillery

Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, is continuing to push the boundaries of Irish whiskey with the launch of METHOD AND MADNESS Rye and Malt – the first aged experimental distillate created at the company’s innovation hub in Midleton, the Micro Distillery.  Masterfully created by Irish Distillers’ next generation

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FULFIL, the Irish vitamin and protein bar company, launches limited edition FULFIL Crispy, the perfect coffee break companion!

The lite bite comes in two flavours and has all the great benefits FULFIL bars are known for –  low sugar, highprotein, 9 vitamins, with less than 150 calories FULFIL, the popular Irish vitamin and protein bar company, is launching FULFIL Crispy in two delicious flavours, offering snack seekers the perfect lite bite for their morning coffee

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Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Dublin

While away an afternoon relaxing in the newly refurbished Lobby Lounge at the five Star InterContinental Dublin and enjoy the Hotel’s delicious new Autumn Afternoon Tea, with new seasonal creations. The Hotel’s Pastry Chef Orna Larkin, has created an assortment of new indulgent sweet delights including Miso Caramel Sponge Cake, Chocolate and Orange Tart; Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon and Poppyseed Madelines. Before

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Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial: The Perfect Accompaniment to the Last of the Summer Sunshine

Share the love for champagne in the sun with Moët & Chandon’s Ice Impérial, the perfect accompaniment to sitting back and enjoying the last of the summer sunshine.  Ice Impérial is the first and only champagne especially created to be enjoyed over ice. It offers a new champagne experience combining fun, fresh and free sensations while

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Cabra Castle Hotel Kingscourt Cavan

Live a Real Life Fairytale at Cabra Castle Hotel – Review

Castle Hotels hold a very special place in our hearts. There is something deeply relaxing about escaping the fast paced modern world and sinking into a cosy armchair in front of a blazing open fire in an ornate castle reception room. Having seen lots of gorgeous images of Cabra Castle Hotel, it was high on

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Teeling Whiskey Releases Rare 13-Year-Old Single Grain

This Limited Release is only the second Teeling Single Grain bottling Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading progressive Irish whiskey company, has released the latest in its award-winning Single Grain range with its new Teeling 13-Year-Old Irish Single Grain.  The 13-Year-Old release consists of triple distilled Irish whiskey distilled predominantly from maize, initially matured for 9 years

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