This month Darina recalls a fascinating Irish Food Writers’ Guild outing to the beautiful Orchard County
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To celebrate winning Bord Bia's 2026 Best Supporter of Irish Food & Drink Producers Award at the recent Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards, The Station House Hotel is offering the opportunity to win a short break for two in the beautiful Boyne Valley region. And you won't find stronger supporters of Irish food and drink producers than here at the Slattery family's boutique hotel...
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Euro-Toques Ireland celebrates 40 years of championing Irish food and announces Young Chef and Rising Pastry Chef of the Year On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Euro-Toques Ireland celebrated the winners of its Young Chef of the ...
When Michelin Came To TownAs one who grew up with Michelin as the go-to guide – it and Elizabeth David’s cookery books wer ...Apps and Books
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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...
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SPECIAL IRISH HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2025
Gleesons Roscommon Roscommon, Co. RoscommonFAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2025: Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites, Co Clare At the heart of Lahinch, one of Ireland’s favourite seas ...
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Square Bistro Lisburn, Co. AntrimHISTORIC DESTINATION: Petronella, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny Not many restaurants capture history and atmosphere quite like Petronella, on Kilkenny&r ...
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Park Hotel Kenmare Kenmare, Co. KerryFINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2025: Allta, Dublin Perfectly illustrating the way in which the line between fine and casual dining is becomin ...
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Izz Cafe Co. CorkVISITOR ATTRACTION 2025: Ballycroy Visitor Centre and Ginger & Wild Café, Co Mayo Famed for its rewilding project, dark skies and vast ...
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Gregans Castle Hotel Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Caf&eacut ...
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Mill Dunfanaghy, The Dunfanaghy, Co. DonegalCOUNTRY HOUSE: Lough Inagh Lodge, Connemara Co Galway Set against the dramatic backdrop of Connemara’s Twelve Bens, with Lough Inagh at its ...
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Walled City Brewery Londonderry, Co. Londonderry‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Caf&eacut ...
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Daróg Wine Bar Co. Galway‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Caf&eacut ...
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Co. Galway5-Star Hotel of the Year: Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Co Galway Just a couple of miles from Galway city, yet beautifully set within a 138-a ...
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Ballymaloe House Hotel Shanagarry, Co. CorkFAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2025: Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites, Co Clare At the heart of Lahinch, one of Ireland’s favourite seas ...
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The Red Bank Restaurant Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. LeitrimFAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2025: Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites, Co Clare At the heart of Lahinch, one of Ireland’s favourite seas ...
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Greenmount House Dingle, Co. KerryCOUNTRY HOUSE: Lough Inagh Lodge, Connemara Co Galway Set against the dramatic backdrop of Connemara’s Twelve Bens, with Lough Inagh at its ...
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Cavistons Seafood Restaurant & Food Emporium Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinVISITOR ATTRACTION 2025: Ballycroy Visitor Centre and Ginger & Wild Café, Co Mayo Famed for its rewilding project, dark skies and vast ...
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GROW HQ Waterford, Co. WaterfordFounded by journalist-turned-campaigner Michael Kelly in 2009, GIY (Grow It Yourself) has grown from a spark of inspiration into a powerful intern ...
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Waterfront, The Rosses Point, Co. SligoHISTORIC DESTINATION: Petronella, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny Not many restaurants capture history and atmosphere quite like Petronella, on Kilkenny&r ...
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The House of McDonnell Ballycastle, Co. Antrim‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Caf&eacut ...
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The Strand Cahore Gorey, Co. Wexford‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Caf&eacut ...
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Harvey's Point Lough Eske, Co. Donegal5-Star Hotel of the Year: Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Co Galway Just a couple of miles from Galway city, yet beautifully set within a 138-a ...
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Mustard Seed, The Ballingarry, Co. LimerickHOTEL: Granville Hotel, Waterford On the quayside in the heart of Waterford City, the Granville Hotel is one of Ireland’s oldest and most a ...
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Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites Lahinch, Co. ClareFAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2025: Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites, Co Clare At the heart of Lahinch, one of Ireland’s favourite seas ...
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Square Restaurant Dundalk, Co. LouthFINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2025: Allta, Dublin Perfectly illustrating the way in which the line between fine and casual dining is becomin ...
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Café Rua Castlebar, Co. Mayo‘HAPPY PLACE’ AWARD 2025: Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo Well located near the Linenhall Arts & Exhibition Centre, Caf&eacut ...
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Ballycroy Visitor Centre and Ginger & Wild Ballycroy, Co. MayoVISITOR ATTRACTION 2025: Ballycroy Visitor Centre and Ginger & Wild Café, Co Mayo Famed for its rewilding project, dark skies and vast ...
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St Tola Irish Goat Cheese Kilfenora, Co. ClareGEORGINA CAMPBELL FOOD TOURISM EXPERIENCE 2025 St Tola Farmhouse Cheese & Goat Farm, Ennistymon, Co Clare Famous across Ireland and beyond, ...
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Bowes Foodhall & Cafe Durrow, Co. LaoisHOTEL: Granville Hotel, Waterford On the quayside in the heart of Waterford City, the Granville Hotel is one of Ireland’s oldest and most a ...
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Lough Inagh Lodge Recess, Co. GalwayCOUNTRY HOUSE: Lough Inagh Lodge, Connemara Co Galway Set against the dramatic backdrop of Connemara’s Twelve Bens, with Lough Inagh at its ...
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Wine & Brine Moira, Co. DownFINE DINING RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2025: Allta, Dublin Perfectly illustrating the way in which the line between fine and casual dining is becomin ...
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Granville Hotel Waterford, Co. WaterfordHOTEL: Granville Hotel, Waterford On the quayside in the heart of Waterford City, the Granville Hotel is one of Ireland’s oldest and most a ...
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Belle's Kitchen Rathmullan, Co. DonegalHISTORIC DESTINATION: Petronella, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny Not many restaurants capture history and atmosphere quite like Petronella, on Kilkenny&r ...
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Ghan House Carlingford, Co. LouthCOUNTRY HOUSE: Lough Inagh Lodge, Connemara Co Galway Set against the dramatic backdrop of Connemara’s Twelve Bens, with Lough Inagh at its ...
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Christine Power and Geraldine and Angela Flavin’s delightfully bright and breezy café-restaurant on the main street of this famous seaside village of Ardmore is one of those places th ...
more...Featured EstablishmentDrinkThe opening of La Casa brought a joyful new arrival to Claremorris in late 2023 - and, having hit the ground running, it soon became the go-to place for the area's lovers of Mediterranean food and ...
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With its signature blend of relaxed professionalism, the Kelly family’s renowned beachside hotel continues to represent the very best of the Sunny South-East, welcoming countless regular vis ...
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Duncannon Fisherman's Pie with Crumble Topping
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Rigatoni Pasta with Goats Cheese and Spinach Marinara
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Chardonnay Glazed Carrots with Chive Butter
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