Pergola Roses Shine in Blarney Castle Gardens
Pics June 19th 2024
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| Sun lover |
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| Picnic time! |
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| Allium |
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| Carnivorous (and below) |
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| Lebanese cedar |
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| Eternal Ascent by Blessing Sanyanga |
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| Red seat |
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Sitka spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) is the highest tree our estate, measuring approximately 45 metres/145 teet in height. |
Tenuta Bellafonte Pomontino Montefalco Rosso (DOC) 2019, 13% ABV
RRP: €22.95. Stockists: 64 Wine, Greenman Wines, Bradleys Cork, Le Caveau online
An excellent blend of Sangiovese and Sagrantino from Umbria.
This Montefalco Rosso from the centre of Italy has a mid-ruby colour. The nose is inviting and elegant with cherry, smaller red fruit and a touch of
Bradleys
Hopfully welcome a new brewer and a new beer.
Pale orange, close to lemon, is the colour of this session ale by Hopfully. It is also hazy as might expect from a New England style. Juicy stuff on the palate where exotic fruits lead the way before a dry and slightly tart
Wexford: A 48-hour visit
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| Cuan Aingeal. A remembrance garden for children who have died in tragic circumstances |
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| Tuna Poké Bowl |
Tuna Poké Bowl by Maki Sushi
Back to the English Market for this Taste of the Week, an amazing Tuna Poké Bowl by Maki Sushi. Full title is Ahi Tuna Bowl and it consists of Fresh Tuna, Mango, Avocado Wakame, Edamame and
METROPOLE HOTEL LAUNCHES THIS YEAR’S JAZZ FESTIVAL CLUB
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| Fiona Tierney "Lady Fi" and Jorge Kachmari of the Underscore Orchestra. Pic: Brian Lougheed |
New York Brass Band, The Swing Cats and Harry Connolly on the bill
Dual Dine and Swing options too
The Metropole Hotel, original home of the Cork Jazz Festival, will once again play
Beer Of The Week
Exceptional beer as you might expect from five centuries of heritage
Guinness with Timmermans Lambic & Stout 6% ABV, 37.5 cl bottle, Carry Out Wexford
Blended and bottled in Belgium, this Lambic & Stout is a terrific drink. It is a blend of three beers: the Guinness West Indies Porter (1801), Guinness Special Export (first brewed in 1944 exclusively for John Martin) and Timmermans Oude Kriek (from the world’s
Journey Through Time:
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| Ready for dinner? Ashworth Soup Tureen |
Johnstown Castle in Wexford isn't just a historic landmark; it's a time capsule whispering tales of bygone eras. My recent visit, fueled by a curiosity sparked by a €7.5 million renovation project, was an eye-opening adventure into Ireland's rich past.
A food safe was quite common, usually made of timber with a tight mesh over the front to deter flies and so on and was often hung on outside walls. |
A Glimpse into Gilded Age Gastronomy
Imagine a lavish feast fit for royalty. Our journey begins with a
Poggiotondo Terre di Cresci Chianti Classico (DOCG) 2021, 14.5% ABV
RRP €30.95. Stockists: Blackrock Cellar, wineonline.ie
Try it with Florentine Steak, rare of course
Our latest Chianti Classico has a vibrant garnet colour. Black cherries and plums, floral notes and spice may also be detected in the aromatics. Spice and fruit on the palate are matched by the lively acidity as the elegant delightful
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| Exquisite clams! |
Craving a taste of Portugal? Look no further than Farol, the exciting new restaurant lighting up Sundays Well! Nestled in the former Vikki's space, Farol offers a vibrant taste of Portuguese cuisine that's sure to tantalise your taste buds. Farol, meaning "lighthouse" in Portuguese, isn't just
press release
For One Night Only New York’s The Dead Rabbit Bar
To Take Over Cask in Cork
Ian Alexander, Bar Director of the world-renowned The Dead Rabbit will be in Cask serving cocktails on June 18th from 7 pm to 10 pm
The Dead Rabbit, a highly acclaimed New York bar, has been recognised with
Integro Negroamaro Puglia (IGP) 2022, 13.5% ABV
€16.95 at O’Briens Wine
A pure expression of the land where it is grown
Intense ruby is the colour of this organic wine from the heel of Italy. Very fruity nose with cherry prominent. Cherry and red berry fruit flavours in the palate and it is a little on the
On the craft trail with two Kerry beers and a Kilkenny cider. West Kerry, Killarney Brewing and Highbank Orchards
West Kerry Blue Rose Ale 5.1% ABV, 500 ml bottle Bradleys
West Kerry threw out their rule book and this beautiful traditional ale is the result.
Colour is a light hazy gold with zillions of microbubbles crowding towards the soft white top. That dry hopping, an extra touch, is immediately noticeable in the aromas and on the palate. It has a pleasant, flowery, spicy, citrus-like quality with a slight
