CORK’S ELBOW LANE BREWERY WINS A ‘BEST IN IRELAND’ AT THE WORLD DRINKS AWARDS
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| Elbow Lane brewmaster Master Brewer, Russell Garret |
Cork’s irrepressible Elbow Lane Microbrewery, the smallest brewery in the country, has scored both a Gold Award and a Best in Ireland Award for its Elbow Lager at the
Blarney Castle Gardens
12th August 2024
Horses, Swans, Cattle
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Cork on a Fork Festival Kicks Off with a Flavour-Packed First Day
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| Downtown on a Wednesday evening. Cork on a Fork Fest kicks off onMacCurtain Street Pic: Joleen Cronin. |
The highly anticipated Cork on a Fork Festival opened yesterday with an
Kuentz-Bas Le 4eme Tour Signature Alsace (AC) 2020, 13.5%
RRP: €19.95 O'Briens Wine On offer for 15.96 when bought.
The “signature” of the fruit, of the land, and of the winemaker
Our organic wine from the Alsace has a clear mid-gold colour with charming aromas of fruit (pear) and floral. The palate is full and dry with a lovely
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Join Award-Winning Winemaker Jules Taylor At Rare In Kinsale For An Exclusive Wine & Food Pairing Experience
Rare at The Blue Haven is set to welcome New Zealand’s award-winning winemaker Jules Taylor for an exclusive wine and food pairing experience on 29th
Beer of the Week
Wicklow Wolf Locavore Summer 2024 Wheat Beer 5.5% ABV, 440 ml can, Bradleys
The Wicklow Wolf Locavore Summer 2024 Wheat Beer is a refreshing ode to the Garden County. This golden gem pours with a hazy allure, tempting you to
Sip your way across Cork City with Cork on a Fork Fest’s lineup of unique local drink events.
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| You'll find whiskey aficionado at the Opera House at the weekend. |
From wine tastings and paired dining experiences, to brewery tours, cocktail masterclasses and Cork on a Fork’s very first BeerFest!
Festival goers to Cork on a Fork Fest this week will have the opportunity to sample local drinks and hear about the process. Choose from craft beer experiences to local distillery tours, fine wine tastings with the best Cork sommeliers, paired dining experiences, and the festival’s Beerfest.
Taking place from August 14th - 18th, the events aim to
A Feast for the Senses: A Night at Monk's Lane
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Free events to Relish at Cork on a Fork Festival this week
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| See Orla McAndrew demo 12.00pm- to 2.00pm, Thursday 15th August, Outside the English Market on Grand Parade |
It’s almost time for Cork on a Fork Festival, which kicks off this Wednesday 14th August and runs until Sunday. The five-day festival is organised by Cork City Council in partnership with most of the businesses in the city, all working together to showcase Cork’s world class food culture, hospitality businesses, incredible home-grown produce, and outstanding producers.
If you haven’t already got your hands on tickets for some of the delicious events taking place, don’t worry. There are loads of free events, many of which don’t even need to be booked.
Here is a roundup of free events taking place at the
Taste of the Week
A.P. Donnelly's Pear Drop Mix
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| The juiciest hard sweet. Juicy and packed full of flavour and capable of cheering up the taste buds at any time of the day, any day of the week! Widely available. |
Quinta Da Ribeirinha Vale de Cabanas,
Vinho Regional Tejo, 2022, 13% ABV.
€13.00, now 10 euro on offer at Matsons (Bandon Grange Youghal)
An easy-drinking Tejo treasure!
Looking for a Portuguese red that won't break the bank? Look no further than Quinta Da
Irish chef’s debut cookbook nominated for top award
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The Wild Honey Inn: An Irish Dining Pub by Aidan McGrath is up for a Gourmand 2024 World Cookbook Awards in its ‘Hotels’ category. |
The Wild Honey was one of the highlights of our 2012 trip to the delightful county of
Beer of the Week
O’Hara’s Irish Red Nitro, 4.3% ABV, 400 ml can O’Briens Wine
Colour is one of the deepest ruby reds you are likely to see, and the head is off white and steady (especially after a robust pour!). Aromas come from the
