Luxurious Low-impact Guesthouse, Barnahown, Opens Its Doors In Mitchelstown

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Room with a view. Pic: Kirsty Lyons

Luxurious Low-impact Guesthouse, Barnahown, Opens Its Doors In Mitchelstown

Offering Galtee Mountain Views Plus A Host Of Outdoor Adventures And Experiences

Barnahown, a luxurious new low-impact 4-bedroom Irish guesthouse near Mitchelstown in Co. Cork has opened its doors, offering Galtee mountain views, creature comforts aplenty, and access to a multitude of local wellness, adventure-based, and food-focused experiences.

The sensitively renovated and lovingly-restored 1800's farmhouse provides the

Dive into Oyster Nirvana at Moran's Oyster Cottage

Dive into Oyster Nirvana 

at Moran's Oyster Cottage

Thermidor

Imagine this: a quaint, thatched cottage perched right on the Galway coast, the salty breeze whispering promises of fresh seafood delights. That's exactly what greets you at

CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF AYALA CHAMPAGNE AT FORBES STREET BY GARETH MULLINS

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CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF AYALA CHAMPAGNE

AT FORBES STREET BY GARETH MULLINS

 

Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is delighted to announce the next wine dinner in their exclusive series on Thursday, 25th July. This prestigious event will be run in association with Findlaters & Co. and will celebrate the heritage and craftsmanship of the Champagne house AYALA, an esteemed family-owned establishment founded in 1860 by Edmond de AYALA. Nestled in Aÿ, in the

This fresh and fruity wine is Highly Recommended. Poderi Dal Nespoli Trebbiano Rubicone. Crossing the Rubicon!😉

Poderi Dal Nespoli Trebbiano Rubicone (IGT) 2022, 12% ABV

€12.95 Bradleys

Fresh and fruity wine is Highly Recommended.

Crossing the Rubicon!😉

The colour of this full-bodied organic Italian white is a pale and clear straw. Aromas hint of lemon and peach follow through in the flavours (where you may also find

Into Kildare and Newbridge Silverware Host Members Event to Showcase Kildare’s Premier Tourism Offerings

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Into Kildare and Newbridge Silverware Host Members Event to Showcase Kildare’s Premier Tourism Offerings

Aine Mangan, CEO Into Kildare and Ronan Mackey, Newbridge Silverware

Into Kildare, the official tourism body for County Kildare, recently welcomed (2^nd July) 40 members to a collaborative event and lunch held at Newbridge Silverware. The event highlighted the attractions and accommodations that Kildare has to offer visitors to the county, while also providing a

Monte Dall’ Ora Valpolicella Classico (DOC) Saseti. “Knowledge and respect for natural cycles help us to find the balance.

Monte Dall’ Ora Valpolicella Classico (DOC) Saseti 2022, 12.5% ABV

RRP €26.95. Stockists: 64 Wine, Greenman Wines, Bradleys Cork, Le Caveau online

“Knowledge and respect for natural cycles help us to find the balance”

The colour of our Valpolicella Classico is a pale, though very bright, garnet. Aromas of cherries and strawberries greet you. Freshness and flavour prevail in the mouth with minty notes and crunchy spices. It’s a gentle, light-bodied wine with a

The fox is back in the chicken run! Our Beer of the Week is Kinnegar's Maddyroe American Red

 Beer of the Week

Kinnegar Maddyroe American Red, 5.8%, 440 ml can Carry Out St Luke’s

The fox is back in the chicken run!

Red is the colour of my true love’s hair (as Donovan sang away back when) and also the colour of

Farmgate Finds a New Home, and a Big Welcome, in Lismore

Farmgate Finds a New Home in Lismore

Calamari

Lismore has warmly welcomed Farmgate, a beloved restaurant forced to relocate from flood-stricken Midleton where they had been operating since that restaurant business was founded by Marog O'Brien in 1983. Bringing their renowned food and friendly service to West Waterford, Farmgate offers a

A light-bodied charmer, perfect for a casual evening.

A light-bodied charmer, perfect for a casual evening.

Musella Valpolicella Superiore (DOC) 2020, 13% ABV

€21.95 O’Briens Wine

Forget that boring red juice – this Musella Valpolicella Superiore is here to shake things up!

Pour yourself a glass and check out the gorgeous ruby red colour – a touch deeper than the recent Monte Dall’ Ora Valpolicella Classico. Take a whiff, and you'll be greeted by a

On the Craft Trail with lagers by Mo Chara and Hope and a gift from Malaga!

On the Craft Trail with Mo Chara, Hope and a gift from Malaga!

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Mo Chara Lager, 4.2% ABV, 330 ml bottle Carry Out St Luke’s

A real clean and smooth 4.2% gluten-free lager

The first thing you notice is the stubby little bottle so beloved by those Australians who measure everything in stubbies. The time it takes to get to Youigahl from Cork would be a two to three stubbie trip while the line for Kylie concert tickets might be described as

Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. A wine more for conversation rather than contemplation!

Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (DOP) 2019, 14% ABV

€19.95 O’Briens Wine

a wine more for conversation rather than contemplation! 

There’s no seeing through the dark ruby red of this Montepulciano from Abruzzo. Red fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is soft and intense, slightly tannic with an

INTRODUCING BEÁR BIA - A PODCAST CELEBRATING THE UNISON OF IRISH FOOD & DRINK, BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEE LAFFAN & OISÍN DAVIS

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 INTRODUCING BEÁR BIA - A PODCAST CELEBRATING THE UNISON OF IRISH FOOD & DRINK, BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEE LAFFAN & OISÍN DAVIS

Few would argue that local foods taste best when enjoyed with

“Pillowy weisse is really nice........” Lineman Organised Fun Hopfenweisse is Beer of the Week

Lineman Organised Fun Hopfenweisse 5.6% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys

“Pillowy weisse is really nice when we slap a lash of hops in there”.

Pillowy for sure and under that white head it has a mid-gold colour. Aromas of fruit, clove and banana are moderate. It is hoppy and full-bodied, with a