Saturday, July 6, 2024

Into Kildare and Newbridge Silverware Host Members Event to Showcase Kildare’s Premier Tourism Offerings

press release 

Into Kildare and Newbridge Silverware Host Members Event to Showcase Kildare’s Premier Tourism Offerings

Aine Mangan, CEO Into Kildare and Ronan Mackey, Newbridge Silverware


Into Kildare, the official tourism body for County Kildare, recently welcomed (2nd July) 40 members to a collaborative event and lunch held at Newbridge Silverware. The event highlighted the attractions and accommodations that Kildare has to offer visitors to the county, while also providing a

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Monte Dall’ Ora Valpolicella Classico (DOC) Saseti. “Knowledge and respect for natural cycles help us to find the balance.

Monte Dall’ Ora Valpolicella Classico (DOC) Saseti 2022, 12.5% ABV

RRP €26.95. Stockists: 64 Wine, Greenman Wines, Bradleys Cork, Le Caveau online



“Knowledge and respect for natural cycles help us to find the balance”


The colour of our Valpolicella Classico is a pale, though very bright, garnet. Aromas of cherries and strawberries greet you. Freshness and flavour prevail in the mouth with minty notes and crunchy spices. It’s a gentle, light-bodied wine with a

The fox is back in the chicken run! Our Beer of the Week is Kinnegar's Maddyroe American Red


 Beer of the Week

Kinnegar Maddyroe American Red, 5.8%, 440 ml can Carry Out St Luke’s


The fox is back in the chicken run!


Red is the colour of my true love’s hair (as Donovan sang away back when) and also the colour of

Monday, July 1, 2024

Farmgate Finds a New Home, and a Big Welcome, in Lismore

Farmgate Finds a New Home in Lismore

Calamari

Lismore has warmly welcomed Farmgate, a beloved restaurant forced to relocate from flood-stricken Midleton where they had been operating since that restaurant business was founded by Marog O'Brien in 1983. Bringing their renowned food and friendly service to West Waterford, Farmgate offers a

A light-bodied charmer, perfect for a casual evening.

A light-bodied charmer, perfect for a casual evening.

Musella Valpolicella Superiore (DOC) 2020, 13% ABV

€21.95 O’Briens Wine


Forget that boring red juice – this Musella Valpolicella Superiore is here to shake things up!

Pour yourself a glass and check out the gorgeous ruby red colour – a touch deeper than the recent Monte Dall’ Ora Valpolicella Classico. Take a whiff, and you'll be greeted by a

On the Craft Trail with lagers by Mo Chara and Hope and a gift from Malaga!

On the Craft Trail with Mo Chara, Hope and a gift from Malaga!


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Mo Chara Lager, 4.2% ABV, 330 ml bottle Carry Out St Luke’s



A real clean and smooth 4.2% gluten-free lager


The first thing you notice is the stubby little bottle so beloved by those Australians who measure everything in stubbies. The time it takes to get to Youigahl from Cork would be a two to three stubbie trip while the line for Kylie concert tickets might be described as

Friday, June 28, 2024

Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. A wine more for conversation rather than contemplation!

Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (DOP) 2019, 14% ABV

€19.95 O’Briens Wine



a wine more for conversation rather than contemplation! 


There’s no seeing through the dark ruby red of this Montepulciano from Abruzzo. Red fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is soft and intense, slightly tannic with an

Thursday, June 27, 2024

INTRODUCING BEÁR BIA - A PODCAST CELEBRATING THE UNISON OF IRISH FOOD & DRINK, BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEE LAFFAN & OISÍN DAVIS

press release

 INTRODUCING BEÁR BIA - A PODCAST CELEBRATING THE UNISON OF IRISH FOOD & DRINK, BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEE LAFFAN & OISÍN DAVIS



Few would argue that local foods taste best when enjoyed with

“Pillowy weisse is really nice........” Lineman Organised Fun Hopfenweisse is Beer of the Week

Lineman Organised Fun Hopfenweisse 5.6% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys



“Pillowy weisse is really nice when we slap a lash of hops in there”.


Pillowy for sure and under that white head it has a mid-gold colour. Aromas of fruit, clove and banana are moderate. It is hoppy and full-bodied, with a

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Taste of the Week. Steam Cooked Chicken by the Chicken Inn

Taste of the Week. 

Steam Cooked Chicken fillet by the Chicken Inn



Our lettuce plants didn't get off to a great start this year but now they are flourishing with a second lot rapidly catching up. As a result, salads are regularly on the

Nádúr Deli: Embrace Nature's Gifts in a Place of Grace

Nádúr Deli: Embrace Nature's Gifts in a Place of Grace

Continental

Cork's Douglas Street has a new resident, and it's a little gem! Nádúr Deli, the adorable "baby" of the popular Good Day Deli, has sprouted up in Nano Nagle Place. Forget fancy tablecloths – this spot is all about grabbing a delicious bite in a charming, church-like setting (fitting, considering its past as part of a convent!). With just 9 seats inside, Nádúr Deli is all about intimacy. But fear not! There's plenty of

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Tezza Corte Majoli Valpolicella: A Fresh, Fruity Organic Red

Tezza Corte Majoli Valpolicella: A Fresh, Fruity Organic Red


Tezza Corte Majoli Valpolicella (DOC) 2021, 12.5% ABV

€18.00 Bubble Brothers.


“we prefer to produce wines to our own principles”

This 2021 Valpolicella from Tezza winery, nestled near Verona, proudly reflects the winemaker's philosophy: "We prefer to produce wines to our own principles." The result? A

Monday, June 24, 2024

On the craft trail with Knockboy, Larkin's and Boundary

On the craft trail with Downtime, Larkin's and Boundary


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Knockboy Mountain IPA 5.1% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys


East Coast meets West with both pine and fruity aromas.


This Knockboy Mountain Pale Ale is pale and hazy with a soft white head. Pine heads up the moderate aromas, with citrus also featuring. A low bitterness count but the hops still stand out and that pine again emerges on the juicy and refreshing palate. A decent drop indeed and