Articles about Ireland Travel, Food & Hospitality

Failte Ireland's Food Champs

Author: Anthony O'Toole

In the first of a new monthly column, Failte Ireland Food Champion Anthony O'Toole explains what it’s all about - and says, "We can and we will put our little green land on the world map for food and tourism."
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Country Wine Making - In Season

Author: Hans Wieland

I still remember that Easter Day 1985 when we looked at that cottage in the wilds of Leitrim, near Manorhamilton, climbed through the window and stood in a damp, deserted living room full of books. The one that fell into my hand was "First Steps in Winemaking" by C.J.J.Berry. (What a name!) The rest is history as they say.
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Cloonconra Cheese - Special Irish Foods & The People Who Make Them

James & Grace Gannon - Cloonconra Cheese

Author: Georgina Campbell

As the raw milk debate rumbles on, it is encouraging that producers have the support of so many groups dedicated to safeguarding traditional farming methods, including Euro-Toques Ireland, which lobbies tirelessly on their behalf and supports small producers in many ways, including their annual food awards.
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Grow It Yourself - October

Author: Michael Kelly

It really is hard to believe that it’s already October, and the year is winding down inexorably towards Halloween and that other mid-winter festival that will remain unmentioned.
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An Irish Chef in France

Author: Martin Dwyer

This month Martin answers the question most often asked by guests: how did a middle aged Irish couple come to be running a B&B in the Languedoc?
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The Darina Allen Column - A Real Taste of Irish Produce

Author: Darina Allen

It's not as easy as it sounds to give visitors 'a real taste of our Irish produce' - but Darina has the answer to this common problem
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News from the North

Author: Barbara Collins

Ballycastle-based Broughgammon Farm's goat tacos have won them the Best Snack Food category in the influential British Street Food Awards 2016 in Birmingham. Broughgammon Farm, a family business, came out on top of a finalists field of 17 street food businesses from across the United Kingdom. It was a first time win for a Northern Ireland food business.
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Word from the West

Author: Anne Marie Carroll

West of Ireland food writer Anne Marie Carroll introduces Galway Food Tours, Around the Marketplace, a culinary walking tour of Galway - just the thing if you have visitors from out of town
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Rachel Gaffney's Letter from Texas

Author: Rachel Gaffney

The famous foodie who’s flying the tricolour for us in Texas reminds us that businesss is business and beautiful properties are not enough - people will vote with their feet if hotels don’t provide the best possible service as well
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Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for September - Snaffles Restaurant, The Lodge at Castle Leslie

Author: Georgina Campbell

Home to the Leslie family since 1665 and now run by Sammy Leslie (the great-great granddaughter of the man who built the present castle), Castle Leslie and its fascinating history still intrigue today’s guests - who can stay in the Castle itself, or in The Lodge at Castle Leslie Estate, an attractive mainly modern hotel just inside the castle gates.
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