On the craft trail with a gluten-free double and a juicy ale. Wicklow Wolf, Lough Gill, Third Barrel.

On the craft trail with a gluten-free double and a  juicy ale. Wicklow Wolf, Lough Gill, Third Barrel

Wicklow Wolf Arcadia GF Lager 4.3% ABV, 440 ml can https://wicklowwolf.com/shop/ 

“Slowly conditioned to ensure an exceptional taste”

Lovely gold/amber colour on this lager, with a soft white head. Great display of bubbles rising. Aromas are more malt than hop. Straightaway, you notice the refreshing edge, “great cutting in it”, as was said some decades back! But it has. Smooth also with a subtle balance of fruit and hop, a little sweetness and a hint of spice. Add in that crisp finish. What more could you want?

They say: We

Emiliana Novas Riesling Gran Reserva. Stunningly complex and a real deal at this price!

Emiliana Novas Riesling Gran Reserva 2021 Val Del Bio Bio (DC) Chile, 13.50% ABV

€16.95 O’Briens Wine

stunningly complex and a real deal at this price!

This organic Chilean Riesling from Bio Bio* is clear golden yellow in colour. It features lifted aromas of apple, pear, and lime, a waft of diesel (common in Rieslings wines the Bio Bio Valley, one of Chile’s most

Market Lane Knows Its Onions

 Market Lane Knows Its Onions

I’ve been enjoying the French Onion Soup at Market Lane since 2009. The current version, featuring Coolea cheese and sourdough croutons, is one of the best yet and was served as a fantastic starter during

Beer of the Week: Whitefield Old Smoke Porter. Explore its dark, delightful depths.

Beer of the Week: Whitefield Old Smoke Porter, 5.4% ABV

500 ml bottle Bradleys

Explore the dark, delightful depths of an exceptional brew!

Delve into the dark depths of Whitefield’s Old Smoke porter, an exceptional brew by Cuilán Loughnane that stands as a testament to the art of balance in craft beer. 

With its pitch-black pour and tantalising smoky aroma accented with

Calling All Aspiring Chefs! Bag your hands-on experience opportunity at Trigon Hotels' Open Kitchen Week.

Calling All Aspiring Chefs! Bag your hands-on experience at Trigon Hotels' Open Kitchen Week.

Alex Petit 

Do you dream of whipping up culinary masterpieces in a professional kitchen? Well, aspiring chefs in Cork, this is your chance to realise

Visit to the Anglers Rest sparks a Schnitzel odyssey

 Visit to the Anglers Rest sparks Schnitzel odyssey

Some unusual versions: Quail (Tannery) and Cod Tail (Goldie)

Last week’s lunch call to the Anglers Rest set me off on a Schnitzel odyssey. The Leemount had a beef version on offer, which is a bit unusual as Schnitzel is mostly made with veal or pork.

Jacques

Schnitzel, the beloved breaded cutlet traditionally associated with

On the craft trail in the west with a session of Lough Gill, Western Herd and Galway Bay

On the Wild Atlantic Way craft trail with a session of Lough Gill, Western Herd and Galway

 Lough Gill Sligo Bay Pale Ale APA, 4.6% ABV, 440 ml can Matsons

This white-soft-topped American Pale ale is pale gold and quite hazy. It is brewed in Sligo with a mix of cereals and American hops for a hop-forward yet

Yalumba Organic Shiraz South Australia. Additions? Only what’s required to preserve the natural flavours.

Yalumba Organic Shiraz South Australia 2020, 14% ABV

€17.00 Matsons (Bandon, Grange and Youghal)

Additions? Only what’s required to preserve the natural flavours.

It has been quite a while since I had the pleasure of drinking an Australian Shiraz, an organic and vegan-friendly one at that. The grapes are gathered from various vineyards in the area. No oak is used. Very few additions are

Domaine Lacour “Sous Le Clos” Côtes Du Couchois, a superb Pinot Noir from a relatively unknown area of Burgundy

Domaine Lacour “Sous Le Clos” Côtes Du Couchois Bourgogne (AOP) 2021, 13% ABV

RRP €25.50. Stockists:  64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau

A superb Pinot Noir from a relatively unknown area of Burgundy

The Côtes du Couchois is a tiny appellation in Burgundy. Although it is a relatively unknown area, it is the source of authentic and very well-priced wines. This “Sous Le Clos” by Domaine Lacour is

A Warm Welcome and Stunning Food at Greene’s Restaurant

A Warm Welcome and Stunning Food at Greene’s Restaurant

Cod

Walk into the warm welcome at Greene’s on MacCurtain Street. Take in the plush new interiors, from cascading plants and luxurious velvet seating to eye-catching warm lighting. You have some marvellous food to come, served with a smile and attention to detail throughout your meal. 

We didn’t have a seat by the waterfall window, but we could still see the

90 Years of Impeccable Taste: Celebrating Newbridge Silverware's Enduring Legacy

press release 

90 Years of Impeccable Taste: Celebrating Newbridge Silverware's Enduring Legacy

As Newbridge Silverware marks its 90th anniversary, the iconic Irish brand reflects on a

legacy of elegance, innovation, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1934, Newbridge Silverware

has evolved from its origins as a manufacturer of quality

Beer of the Week. Hopfully, with NAH, Hair of the Dog, Night Time Ale

Beer of the Week

Hopfully, with NAH, Hair of the Dog, Night-Time Ale, 7.00% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys

"smooth companion for your night time delight"

"Hair of the Dog—Night Time West Coast IPA" is the rather long-winded name of this ale, our Beer of the Week. It results from a collaboration between Hopfully and

Blarney Castle Gardens. October stroll

Blarney Castle Gardens

October stroll

(21st October 2024)

A juniper bush in the Poison Garden

Autumn colours

Blarney House

Halloween, under the entrance tree

A regular clean-up of the river gives Ester Barrett’s bronze, "Catch", some breathing space

Autumn sunshine

Magnolia fruit