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Tom Ford Experience with Sparkling Afternoon Tea at Fota Island Resort
A sensory masterclass for anyone planning a milestone, from brides-to-be searching for that elusive big day fragrance to groups of friends looking to elevate their signature scent for the next big party. With sparkling drinks, delicate pastries and savoury treats, bridal parties and anyone planning a special occasion can explore ways to personalise their celebrations with scent.
You’ll be guided by the experts through the bold, sophisticated world of Tom Ford, in an afternoon designed for those who know that the right scent can be the ultimate accessory. Learn how to choose an aroma that suits you, layer fragrances to create a lasting memory of your special occasion, and leave with a Tom Ford scented keepsake and a gift to ensure the afternoon is a lasting memory.
The Tom Ford Experience with Sparkling Afternoon Tea runs from 2pm to 4pm, tickets are €55 plus booking fee and spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Book via Eventbrite.
Blas 2026 Dates
Entries now open for Blas na hÉireann 2026, inviting Cork producers to showcase the best of Irish food
Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open, calling on producers from across Cork to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Now entering its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann has grown into the definitive benchmark for excellence in Irish food and drink, celebrating the producers who define the country’s dynamic food landscape.
Entries are now open at www.irishfoodawards.com. An early bird entry rate applies until Thursday April 2nd, with the final deadline for submissions on Thursday May 14th. Finalists will be notified in mid-August, with the Blas na hÉireann awards presented on October 2nd as part of the Blas Village celebrations in Dingle, running from October 1st to 4th and featuring networking events, producer showcases, the awards ceremony and the popular Eat Ireland in a Day festival. Blas na hÉireann remains a vital platform for recognising the quality and creativity of Irish food producers and makers are invited to put their products forward and be part of Ireland’s largest celebration of food and drink.
METROPOLE HOTEL LAUNCHES NEW AFTERNOON TEA MENU AHEAD OF EASTER BREAK
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The Metropole Hotel has launched a new seasonal afternoon tea which includes a number of chocolate delights to mark the start of the Easter break.
The Cork hotel’s new Executive Head Chef, Eoghan O’Flynn, has included some of his own favourite ingredients from local producers including Maharani gin, Five Farms Irish cream liquor and chocolate ganache and Tim Mulcahy’s chicken.
The new menu will be available from Wednesday, March 25th and will be served from 12pm to 4pm daily at a price of €45 per person. Bookings can be made through the Metropole’s website https://www.themetropolehotel.
Entries open for 2026 Gold Medal Hotel Awards
| Now in their 37th year, the Gold Medal Hotel Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Judged by industry experts, the Gold Medal Hotel Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across the island of Ireland. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, the 26th of January 2027 at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Anton Savage at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway. |
| Don't miss out on your chance to enter ! M&S launches NEW Speckled Egg Brownie  The M&S Food product development experts have done it again… introducing the latest addition to the M&S Foodhall… the NEW Speckled Egg Brownie is added to the line-up of iconic treats. The ultimate gooey brownie for your springtime cuppa. Made in small batches in, this rich, fudgy triple brownie is generously frizzled with white chocolate and scattered with our iconic, exclusive recipe Speckled Eggs. Chop into squares for sharing… or don’t! Look out also for old favourite Colin the Caterpillar. Fercullen 15 Crowned World’s Best Grain Whiskey at Global World Whiskies Awards  Powerscourt Distillery is proud to announce that Fercullen 15 Year Old Irish Whiskey has been named World’s Best Grain at the Global Finals of the World Whiskies Awards, held in London on Wednesday, March 25. In a remarkable achievement, Fercullen 15 has now secured this global title for the second consecutive year — a feat rarely achieved at the World Whiskies Awards and a testament to its consistent quality and craftsmanship at the very highest level. John Cashman, Head of Brand at Powerscourt Distillery, commented on the win: “Fercullen 15 is a whiskey that truly showcases the elegance and complexity that grain whiskey can deliver at the highest level. The interplay between the bourbon maturation and the Madeira cask finish creates layers of dried fruit, gentle spice and a natural sweetness that defines its character. To see it recognised as the best in the world — and to achieve that honour for a second year in a row — is incredibly rewarding for everyone involved in its creation.” More at https://powerscourtdistillery.com/fercullen-awarded-worlds-best-grain/ |
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