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NEW PRIVATE DINING TERRACE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
The Cork International Hotel has opened a new private outdoor dining area as it expands its offering for corporate and family guests.
The new outdoor terrace area, which needs to be booked in advance, caters for
Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco Vignetti Delle Dolomiti (IGT) 2022.
RRP: €30.95. Stockists: 64 Wine, Greenman Wines, Bradleys Cork, Le Caveau online
a real joy to sip and linger over.
Long live those who dare to carry the power of the sun through wine to the hearts of men (Rainer Zierock)
The colour of our Manzoni Bianco is golden/yellow. Floral notes abound in
Barnahown: A Luxurious Retreat in the Munster Vales
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| The Galtee Bedroom. Pic by K. Lyons |
Owner Ciara O’Brien's
Rye River Intergalactic Yuzu Citrus Sour, 3.9% ABV, 440 ml can Carry Out St Luke’s
“A little summer zipper”
Rye River compare this Gose to a “fresh
Taste of the Week
Mella's Butter Fudge Irish Cream Liqueur
Mella's Butter Fudge with Irish Cream Liqueur.
Beer of the Week
Rascals Empire Haze NEIPA, 6.0% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys
Make some room in your fridge for this beauty!
Rascals, celebrating 10 years of making beer, recently joined
Quinta Da Ribeirinha Contracena Curtimenta Tejo (DO) 2022, 11% ABV
€22.00, on offer €17.60, Matsons (Bandon, Grange, Youghal)
Quinta Da Ribeirinha Contracena Curtimenta Tejo (DO) 2022
A Golden Gem from Portugal
This "orange" wine from Quinta Da Ribeirinha is a refreshing change from the norm. Made from 100% Fernão Pires grapes, it boasts a unique golden hue and a vibrant citrusy flavour profile.
The winemaking process is equally intriguing. The grapes spend seven
The Scenic Walk at Camden, Crosshaven
I was in Carrigaline recently with a few hours on my hands. I saw the 220 bus for Crosshaven and jumped on and it took me all the way to Camden. Because it was a Monday, I was thinking that the fort would be closed and so it was but I was enjoying the views over the harbour.
Then, right alongside the
RRP €37.95. Stockists: Kelly`s Off Licence, Jus de Vine
Delicious with great depth and strong character. Very Highly Recommended.
Rosso Di Montalcino (DOC) is regarded as the lighter, younger and less expensive cousin of the area’s well-known Brunello (DOCG**), created so that
A Sustainable Summer Feast: The Met Bar & Restaurant Shines
Celebrate summer flavours and local bounty at Cork's iconic Met Bar & Restaurant. The Metropole Hotel's Summer Special Menu is a culinary delight, championing fresh, seasonal ingredients while minimising waste.
A Feast for the Senses and the Soul
This €32.50 menu, available seven days a week from 5 pm, offers a delightful choice: a main course from seven tempting options and a
On the craft trail with a trio of Very Highly Recommended Beers from Hope, Bullhouse and Third Barrel
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Hope Overboard Witbier 4.8% ABV, 440 ml can O’Briens
Hope tells us this pale gold beer is a Belgian-style Witbier, disclosing also that it is infused with curacao orange peel and juniper berries, not that there’s any major sign of
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Celebrate Global Flavours at the Taste of Kildare Festival 2024
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| Derry Clarke, Natalie Collins, and Pippa Clancy, all set to go! |
This September, food lovers are invited to indulge in a culinary celebration like no other at the 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival. Set against the scenic backdrop of Naas Racecourse from the 20th to the 22nd of September, this year's festival is brought to you by Into Kildare, the tourism board for County Kildare, and is supported by Ballymore. The festival, now in its third year, promises
Connemara Calling: A whirlwind tour of Wild Beauty and Delicious Bites
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| Superb Chicken dish at Misunderstood Heron. |
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| Glasshouse in walled garden at Kylemore Abbey |
Connemara stole a piece of my heart over a recent whirlwind 3-day trip. Foyle's Hotel became our cosy home base in charming Clifden, a lovely 3-star hotel filled with friendly faces. You immediately see why it has been so popular over the centuries and remains so.
Westward Bound: Smokehouses, Scenery, and Seafood
Our days were dedicated to exploring
