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The Brehon, Co.Kerry

Overlooking the magnificent McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range and Killarney National Park, The Brehon is a palatial luxury property just a stone’s throw from bustling Killarney town. Classically designed with opulence in mind, high ceilings and marble detailing make The Brehon visually stunning from the minute you walk through the door. Exceptional service and hospitality is […]

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Bord Bia Survey Reveals Online is the Biggest Source of Inspiration for Home Baking

With anticipation mounting for the return of The Great British Bake Off to our screens, Bord Bia has today released the results of a research study into baking trends which reveal an interesting insight into the habits of home bakers here in Ireland. The report shows that four in five home bakers are female, with

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Delighfully Unusual Eastern European and New World Wines Arriving to Aldi

Delighfully Unusual Eastern European and New World Wines Arriving to Aldi

Last week we were invited to the Aldi Wine Festival where we had the opportunity to taste over two dozen new wines that will be available at Aldi Ireland starting next Sunday 21st of August. While your usual suspects -France, Italy and Spain- were well represented with Circuit du Rhone Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne 2014, Palmento Nero D’Avola

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Are you Secretly like a Pinot Noir? Find Out and Celebrate Pinot Noir Day!

Are you Secretly like a Pinot Noir? Find Out and Celebrate Pinot Noir Day!

Today, 18th of August, we celebrate Pinot Noir Day. A grape famous for giving migraines to winemakers around the world due to its tricky and picky nature that only makes it thrive on very specific terroirs and climates. As brilliantly said by Miles Raymond, the neurotic main character of classic wine lovers’ film Sideways (2004),

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Indulge in a True Taste of West Cork at Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa

A stone’s throw from picturesque Clonakilty in West Cork, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a warm, polished and welcoming seaside hotel, and the perfect place to experience a Taste of West Cork, a fantastic celebration of local produce taking place from 9th to 18th September. As well as being a tranquil Island oasis, Inchydoney

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Patrick Noir of MVP Cocktail Bar to Represent Ireland in Global Competition in Morocco

Patrick Noir of MVP Cocktail Bar to Represent Ireland in Global Competition in Morocco

Patrick Noir of MVP cocktail bar will compete in September against finalists from 15 different countries to win the 2016 Global Opihr Gin Cocktail Competition. Patrick, who’s originally from Belfast, won the Irish leg of the competition last Monday evening 16th August 2016 with a cocktail named ‘Sail and Myth’, featuring homemade strawberry vermouth and hopped hemp cordial

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Glenisk Introduces Organic Bio Reduced Sugar Yogurt

Glenisk Introduces Organic Bio Reduced Sugar Yogurt

Glenisk has introduced a new range of Organic Bio Live Yogurts, with a significantly reduced sugar content and organic fruit and milk. The product is sweetened mostly thanks to naturally occurring milk and fruit sugars and it’s made exclusively with Irish milk with no artificial ingredients or sweeteners. The new range comes in a multipack 4 x 125g and

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Soak up the Sunshine with Tuesdays on the Terrace at Suesey Street

Fitzwilliam Place’s elegant Suesey Street is launching Tuesdays on the Terrace, set to be your new favourite after work spot while the last of the summer sun shines. Until the end of September, Suesey Street is offering groups of four or more a complimentary jug of Pimms, the ultimate summer cooler, during lunch or dinner

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Michellin Stars In Great Britain and Ireland will Be Announced at Live Event for the First Time

Michellin Stars In Great Britain and Ireland will Be Announced at Live Event for the First Time

Restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland that have earn Michelin stars will be revealed at a live event for the first time this 3rd of October since the British Isles appeared on the publication in 1911. The presentation will also match the publication of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017 and it is expected to attract top level

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Christ Hatcher, Master of Balance: A Talk with Wolf Blass' Chief Winemaker

Chris Hatcher, Master of Balance: A Talk with Wolf Blass’ Chief Winemaker

Chris Hatcher calls himself “a bit of a perfectionist” and considers that “attention to detail is the strongest attribute a winemaker can have.” His genius for finding the perfect balance transcends his role as Chief Winemaker at the prestigious Australian winery Wolf Blass and you can appreciate it with just a bit of observation: his style is not excessively formal

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Win Six Bottles of Contrapunto Albarino from O'Briens Wines to Celebrate Rias Baixas Week

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O’Briens Wines is giving away six bottles of their most popular Albarino, Contrapunto, to celebrate Rias Baixas Week. Several restaurants across Ireland will take part on the celebration, held during the last week of September, and organised by Wines of Spain. Food and wine lovers will be treated to a series of wine dinners, where

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The Big Grill Festival a Flamin' Success in Herbert Park

Full House at The Big Grill Festival in Herbert Park

The Big Grill Festival, Ireland’s Largest International BBQ Festival brought record attendance to Herbert Park, Donnybrook, last weekend, with some of the world’s best pitmasters serving up a huge range of delicious BBQ’d food accompanied by a selection of the best craft beers and ciders in the country. The crowds were blessed with the moderate weather and

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Chefs Cook 5,000 Meals a Day With Surplus Food from the Olympic Village

Chefs Cook 5,000 Meals a Day With Surplus Food from the Olympic Village

Globally renown Italian chef Massimo Bottura and Brazil’s David Hertz, launched RefettoRio Gastromotiva, an initiative to feed Rio de Janeiro’s hungry by cooking surplus from the Olympic Village, where 11,000 competitors are hosted. Its goal is to supply 5,000 meals a day using ingredients that would have ended up in the bin. As reported by the Independent,

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Win Two Tickets for a Wine Tasting with Christophe Salin Hosted by O'Briens Wines

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O’Briens Wines is giving away two tickets for a masterclass and wine tasting with Christophe Salin, President of Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild of Château Lafite fame at the superb and conveniently located Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin 2 on the evening of the 22nd of September. The winner and his or her guest will have

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Toast Hash Roast Mash: Real Food for Every Time of Day by Dan Doherty – Cookbook Review

One wonders whether Dan Doherty was having a little bit of fun when he named his latest cookbook. As a title, Toast Hash Roast Mash is a bit of a tongue-twister but in many ways it also reflects what the book is all about; – playful, unpretentious food that is easy to make and delicious

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Charlotte Quay Opens Tomorrow at Grand Canal Dock

Charlotte Quay Opens Tomorrow at Grand Canal Dock

The much anticipated Charlotte Quay, officially opens this weekend (Saturday, 13th August) in a privileged waterfront location at Grand Canal Dock. The latest venture by Marc and Conor Bereen, Charlotte Quay will continue the reputation for great food and a welcoming atmosphere that has made such a success of its city centre sister restaurant ‘Coppinger Row’.

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Airfield Estate Festival of Bood Returns this September 9th to 11th

Airfield Estate Festival of Food Returns this September 9th to 11th

Airfield Estate, Dublin city’s 38 acre working farm, will open its gates this September 9th to 11th for its Festival of Food. Ireland’s largest urban food and farming experience will focus on food sustainability including climate, waste, health, seasons and a showcase of great Irish food. Besides thought-provoking talks and workshops, the festival will showcase the

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