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What To Do In The Garden In July
According to our friends at GROW HQ in Waterford, July is the month when all the hard work pays off and you get abundance aplenty from your vegetable patch.... -
We’re at the height of summer. Midsummer’s Day has already passed, and from here on in, the growing season is at its peak. What can we expect to be finding and enjoying in July?
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Father’s Day Facts
Here are a few interesting facts for Father’s Day. In Ireland, the day is always celebrated on the third Sunday of June. It has links with... -
Top Scenic Dining Spots in Ireland to Enjoy the Summer
The period of hibernation is over, everyone is now looking for the best way to enjoy the sunny days. We share with you our favourite dining locations in... -
A Guide To Summer Shellfish
Summer is the season for Ireland’s best and freshest crustaceans. From large Dublin Bay Prawns or Langoustines, as they are also known, to lobsters and... -
Pizza In Ireland
What do you know about pizza? Well for a start, you might be surprised to learn that it was probably the Greeks who were first putting toppings on flatbreads,... -
9 Best Irish Gardens To Visit This Summer
Work up an appetite by strolling around some of Ireland’s most magical gardens. Jillian Bolger selects some favourites to explore this summer. Visit... -
Top Sauces for Fish and Seafood
It’s a great time of year to eat fish. The waters of Ireland produce superb seafood of all types. Our local fishing fleets are currently catching haddock,... -
What To Do In The Garden In June
If you have a vegetable garden, you should be seeing some benefits from your hard work this month. Home vegetable patches are beginning to bear fruit.... -
What Foods Are In Season For June
June is the month when it all starts to happen, produce-wise! We’ve already seen the first strawberries hitting the shelves. So what other food beauty... -
The Fifth Element
Grass-fed cows from five Cork farms are the secret to the success of a single batch cream liqueur, writes John Wilson. Irish cream liqueur is not... -
As part of our series on the places to see and visit on the Wild Atlantic Way, we travel the section of road between Donegal Town and the village of Muff, where this epic road journey ends. This final northwest corner of our Emerald Isle has its own distinct personality, reflected in its terroir, in the ever-changing temperament of the ocean, and in the friendly and resilient people deeply rooted in their region. Donegal is part of the Gaeltacht region and Irish is spoken fluently and regularly in homes, shops and businesses. This is a county that preserves the Mother Tongue of Ireland and cherishes its use in everyday life. You may even learn a few words for yourself while you’re here.
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Hay Food, Don’t Think It’s Mad…
Firstly, apologies for the title of this blog. Think the opening line of The Beatles song Hey Jude, and you just might get it. It seemed appropriate...