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Cookery & Food Tourism Feature - Wonderful Wate ...
THE DARINA ALLEN COLUMN - National Egg Month
May is National Egg Month - a time to celebrate one of the most versatile and nutritious ingredients in our kitchens, says Darina Allen, who also ...Explore Ireland's:
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Win a Short Break for Two at The Lansdowne Kenmare
Kerry is always a stunning destination and a stay at The Lansdowne Kenmare would be a real treat by any standards...
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An Inspiring Taste of the Causeway Coast and Glens A recent event in Northern Ireland demonstrated just how effective collaboration in food and ho ...
Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards 2024Sustainable Excellence celebrated at Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards
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Georgina Campbell's Ireland - The Best of the Best
A selective companion guide to our famous broad-based online collection, the ‘glovebox bible’ includes a uniquely diverse range of Ireland's greatest places to ...more... -
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Preparing & Cooking Fish and Seafood by Georgina Campbellmore...
2023 Award Winners
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2023
Bramley Abbeyleix Abbeyleix, Co. LaoisAbbeyleix is a popular destination for many reasons - including wonderful gardens to visit, the Collin's Bog Looped Walk, Heritage House museum, a ...
more...SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2023
Salthouse Hotel Ballycastle, Co. AntrimWith magnificent sea views across to Rathlin Island and beyond, this unique and constantly evolving 4-star eco hotel on the edge of Ballycastle to ...
more...CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023
Whitehorses Restaurant Ardmore, Co. WaterfordBAR-BISTRO: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare Opened to great excitement in March 2023, this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest ventur ...
more...HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
Ballyfin Demesne Ballyfin, Co. Laois5-Star Hotel of the Year: Ballyfin Demesne Ballyfin Co Laois It’s worth remembering that the late Chicago businessman Fred Krehbiel, his I ...
more...'HAPPY PLACE' AWARD 2023
Vintage Tea Trips Dublin 2Now if it’s a Happy Place you’re after, what’s not to love about a Vintage Tea Trip? Afternoon tea on a bus driving around Dubli ....jpg "'HAPPY PLACE' AWARD 2023")
more...TASTE OF THE WATERWAYS AWARD 2023
The Cottage Restaurant Jamestown, Co. LeitrimA driving force in the region’s food and hospitality sector - and a true Taste of the Waterways hero - the engaging Malaysian-born Euro-Toqu ...
more...WINE EXPERIENCE 2023
Burren Fine Wine & Food Ballyvaughan, Co. ClareA wine award with a difference, this is all about the unique experience offered in a scenic West of Ireland setting. Since 1999 Cathleen Connole&r ...
more...PET FRIENDLY DESTINATION OF THE YEAR 2023
Cashel House Hotel Cashel, Co. GalwayWe have always featured a Pet Friendly Destination in our awards and this one has been quietly welcoming dogs since 1968. “Mum lov ...
more...PUB OF THE YEAR 2023
Parson's Nose, The Hillsborough, Co. DownPreviously named after its original owner, The Marquis of Downshire, Ronan and Jennie Sweeney’s charming 18th century pub and restaurant is ...
more...VISITOR ATTRACTION 2023
Mount Congreve House & Gardens Kilmeaden, Co. WaterfordIreland’s Visitor Attractions have been moving up to a new level of late, lifting the destination appeal of their regions and not only delig ...
more...SEAFOOD RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2023
Oscars Seafood Bistro Co. GalwayAsk a local food lover which is their favourite Galway seafood restaurant and, even in this city of great choice, chances are they’ll come u ...
more...'MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE' AWARD 2023
Dunmore House Hotel Clonakilty, Co. CorkHome to the O’Donovan and Barrett families since 1934 and welcoming guests since 1948, this beautifully located and immaculately maintained ...
more...CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023
Wild Thyme Restaurant Monaghan, Co. MonaghanBAR-BISTRO: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare Opened to great excitement in March 2023, this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest ventur ...
more...CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023
Maison Gourmet & Le Bar à Vin Kenmare, Co. KerryBAR-BISTRO: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare Opened to great excitement in March 2023, this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest ventur ...
more...SEAFOOD CHEF OF THE YEAR 2023
Fisk Seafood Bar Downings, Co. DonegalWith top Donegal producers and products - including Mulroy Bay mussels and Scarpello’s famous sourdough bread - name checked on the menu, th ...
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Ashley Park House Nenagh, Co. TipperaryCOUNTRY HOUSE: Ashley Park House Nenagh Co Tipperary From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road to Ashley Park, you enter a ...
more...INNOVATION AWARD 2023
Mountain View & The Greenhouse Restaurant Co. Kilkenny, South EastAs lock-down projects go, what the O'Neill family have done on their 120-acre Kilkenny farm is epic by any standards. Siblings Bee O’Grady a ...
more...'HOSPITALITY HERO' AWARD 2023
Park Hotel Kenmare Kenmare, Co. KerryWhen Francis and John Brennan announced their intention to pass on the baton at the legendary Park Hotel Kenmare, it sent shockwaves rippling thro ...
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Currarevagh House Oughterard, Co. GalwayCOUNTRY HOUSE: Ashley Park House Nenagh Co Tipperary From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road to Ashley Park, you enter a ...
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Old Spot, The Dublin 4BAR-BISTRO: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare Opened to great excitement in March 2023, this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest ventur ...
more...BUSINESS HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
Clanard Court Hotel Athy, Co. KildareArriving at the Fennin family's well-presented purpose-built 4-star on the edge of town is sure to put a smile on your face – how many hotel ...
more...CHEF OF THE YEAR 2023
Mustard Seed, The Ballingarry, Co. LimerickEstablished in Adare as a restaurant by the original owner Dan Mullane in 1985, The Mustard Seed later moved just ten minutes drive away to this s ...
more...CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023
The Club at Goffs Kill, Co. KildareBAR-BISTRO: The Club at Goffs Kill Co Kildare Opened to great excitement in March 2023, this new Thoroughbred Country 4-star is the latest ventur ....jpg "CASUAL DINING AWARDS 2023")
more...NATURAL FOOD AWARD 2023
Rock Farm Slane Slane, Co. MeathWe’ve included a Natural Food Award in our annual collections since the awards, under the current branding, took over from the Egon Ronay&rs ...
more...HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2023
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel Bangor, Co. Down5-Star Hotel of the Year: Ballyfin Demesne Ballyfin Co Laois It’s worth remembering that the late Chicago businessman Fred Krehbiel, his I ...
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SeaClusion Luxury Guest Accommodation Waterville, Co. KerryCOUNTRY HOUSE: Ashley Park House Nenagh Co Tipperary From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road to Ashley Park, you enter a ...
more...ATMOSPHERIC RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2023
Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa Rosslare Strand, Co. WexfordOne of our most popular awards, as Irish diners place a high premium on atmosphere – often rating it even above the quality of food ...
more...'MOVERS & SHAKERS' AWARD 2023
Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens Shanagarry, Co. CorkIt may seem like yesterday to many of its fans, but the internationally renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School founded by Darina Allen and her brother ...
more...'SMALL STAY' AWARDS 2023
Blindgate House Kinsale, Co. CorkCOUNTRY HOUSE: Ashley Park House Nenagh Co Tipperary From the moment you turn off the busy Nenagh - Borrisokane road to Ashley Park, you enter a ...
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The Casey family's striking dark green and red hotel is just outside Baltimore and enjoys dramatic views over Roaring Water Bay to the islands beyond. Opened by Michael and Ann Casey in 1975 and ...
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This famous old 19th century coaching inn has been owned by Ronan and Jennie Sweeney since 2004 and, since then, they have achieved their ambition to restore Balloo’s reputation as one of th ...
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With its special brand of relaxed professionalism, the Kelly family’s renowned beachside hotel sums up all that is best about the Sunny South-East for many regular visitors. Perhaps it&rsqu ...
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Fig Tart Tatin with Goat Cheese & Mulled Wine Syrup
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FAMILY FARE - Balsamic braised beef with roast carrot and white beans / Apple & Blackberry Fool / Blackberries
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