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Dunowen House Brings a Taste of Italy to West Cork This Winter

If you dream about being able to rustle up velvety pasta, slow-cooked Italian sauces and delicate Italian desserts at home, then this cooking experience at Dunowen House is for you.  The team from Burlamacchi Villa in Lucca will be travelling to Dunowen House in West Cork to co-host two weekends, the 24th to 26th of November and the 1st to …

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Producer Spotlight: Sally Barnes from Woodcock Smokery

If you think you’ve had good smoked salmon, think again. Renowned fish smoker, Sally Barnes, is a master at all things wild fish – from filleting, to smoking, to salting and brining, and everything in between. Sally started the Woodcock Smokery 4 decades ago, selling her products online and offering intimate masterclasses. With a firm …

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Celebrate Your Wedding at Eccles Hotel Glengarriff and this Fantastic Gift

Following an extensive €1 million refurbishment to restore Ireland’s iconic Eccles Hotel, the Glengarriff establishment is ready to celebrate and is offering a fabulous gift to couples celebrating their big day at the hotel. Couples who are joining Eccles for the wedding celebrations between September 2019 and January 2020 will be gifted an amazing €1000. …

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Feast on a Fur, Feathers and Grapes Tasting Menu at this West Cork Hotel

This November why not treat yourself with a wonderful stay in picturesque West Cork? The stunning Eccles Hotel is hosting a unique ‘Fur, Feathers and Grapes’ event. On the 17th of November, food lovers will enjoy a sumptuous eight-course tasting menu at the luxurious venue. The event is coming hot off the heels of the …

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24 Hours in West Cork – The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Sleep

West Cork is undoubtedly the best place in Ireland to have one epic foodie experience: the region is home to two of the world’s newest Michelin starred restaurants (Mews, Baltimore and The Chestnut, Ballydehob); was voted Ireland’s No.1 Foodie Destination for 2017 by the Restaurant Association of Ireland and is home to Ireland’s largest food …

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Make The Journey to West Cork This Bank Holiday Weekend And Celebrate The Land And Sea

If you’re looking for an event to occupy your bank holiday weekend, the search can end here. Deasy’s Restaurant in Clonakilty is hosting a Fundraising Gala Dinner in aid of West Cork Underwater Search & Rescue. Living on an island has its perks, one of them being having access to a beautiful ocean that surrounds …

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Join The Big Eggsellent Breakfast For Foodie Fun at Taste of West Cork

On Sunday 16th September, you can take part in The Big Eggsellent Breakfast to raise awareness and to tackle childhood obesity for a healthier future. As part of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, an exciting event is taking place in the West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen, where guests will learn all about the versatility …

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Clonakilty Food Tour

Taste The Flavours Of West Cork – The Clonakilty Food Tour Summer Schedule Has Been Released

Author and foodie Kate Ryan of Flavour.ie has just announced the fourth year with her Clonakilty Walking Food Tour. Kate Ryan is a food writer known for her work “A Taste of West Cork-Artisan Food Guide”. The Clonakilty resident loves to share her passion and knowledge of local food and traditions. This culinary adventure highlights …

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And Relax! Here’s Where You Should Check In for Your Dose of Midweek Magic

One of the best ways to unwind is by heading away to the countryside and taking that well-deserved break. Forget the post-summer blues, as this autumn the stunning Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff is ready to give you that midweek magic from only €270 that you won’t want to resist. Offering a two-night stay midweek in …

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From the End of the Road to the Top of the Town – Good Things Review

For many, myself included, Skibbereen is a West Cork hub. The ideal Saturday begins with a visit to the ever-growing farmers’ market for a coffee and to gather local ingredients for a picnic, before heading out of town to hike, kayak or swim. For those inevitable wet days, when a cosy corner is preferable to …

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The Must-Do Activities At This Month’s Taste of West Cork Food Festival

From 8th – 17th September, Bandon to Beara will be thronging with visitors and locals alike making their way from event to event, soaking up the atmosphere, tastes and welcome of West Cork. But what to choose? With over 230 events in this years’ programme, decision are difficult, but I am here to help you! …

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Ireland’s Top Foodie Destination Has Officially Been Revealed

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival has been named Foodie Destination of the year by the Restaurants Association of Ireland. The festival, which takes place this September 8th to 17th, has over 230 events across 36 towns & villages. The Top 5 Foodie Destinations were announced at the Headfort Arms Hotel in Co. Meath last night, with …

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