A handy line-up for a session!
Galway Bay Brewery Althea Hazy Pale Ale, 4.8% ABV, 500 ml bottle, Dunnes Stores
Unlike many pale ales, Althea is low on bitterness yet massively hoppy in aroma. The brewery tells us it is named “after one of our head brewer’s favourite Grateful Dead songs.” Highly Recommended.
The colour is light gold, hazy, of course, though you can track all
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POWERSCOURT HOTEL RESORT & SPA IN TOP 20 BEST EUROPEAN SPAS
Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards
More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the United States submitted
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| The Two Key Award group. |
Beer of the Week
Eight Degrees Cumulus Lupulus Cloudy IPA, 5.2% ABV
440 ml can No 21 Coburg St
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| Clouds via pixabay |
A cloudy IPA. And a good day ahead!
A cloudy IPA? It's not very cloudy at all, just see-through hazy. However, when weather forecasters say it will be cloudy, they usually mean it will be both cloudy and sunny. But if they were glass-half-full people, they could just as easily say it will be sunny.
Cloudy or not, this well-hopped IPA is an intense brew. It has an excellent
Down by the River.
September Saturday.
28th September 2024, from the Tivoli side of Cork's River Lee
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| Rowers heading down the river |
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| Seven Swans. Eight Rowers. |
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| Heading towards the city |
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| Full crew power the Tara Warrior Princess (and below) |
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| One eight above, and another below |
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| Three single sculls (above and following) |
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| Double |
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| Four, with cox in a box, and below |
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| River, road, railway. Look closely, beyond the houses, to see yellow train on its way. |
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| Train heading east |
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| Teamhair Saoirse, heading out. |
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| Port of Cork |
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| The Swan family |
Cedre Heritage Malbec Cahors (AC) 2021, 13% ABV
RRP: €19.95. Stockists: 64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau Kilkenny
almost every vine receives a special attention
Gorgeous fruity aromatics welcome you to this mid to dark ruby wine from the south of France. It has been produced biodynamically by Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe of Château Du Cèdre, found where the River Lot meanders, meanders a lot, and where I confess
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HIDDEN HEARTH TO IGNITE THE SPIRIT THIS AUTUMN.
FOOD MASTERCLASSES ON THE MENU
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| The lake and sauna house. |
Set within the enchanting Lisnavagh House and Gardens in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, the Hidden Hearth festival is poised to light up Ireland’s Ancient East from October 11th to 13th. This alcohol and substance free festival blends the arts, music, poetry, and the rich tapestry of Irish language and heritage into a profound three-day experience. Festival-goers will engage in meditation, yoga, breathwork, and masterclasses on food, regenerative agriculture, rewilding and natural
Weekend indulgence at The Bookshelf Elysian
Brunch Delights and City Buzz
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| Italian Eggs |
Embark on a Culinary Adventure at Cork's Modern Bookshop Café
Forget the ordinary brunch routine. The Bookshelf Elysian in Cork City offers an experience that's as delightful as it is delicious. Nestled within the iconic
An Evening Of Moët & Chandon Champagnes
Paired With Culinary Delights From Rare At Blue Haven, Kinsale
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| Julie Dupouy Sommelier |
Experience an extraordinary night at Rare at Blue Haven in Kinsale as Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor teams up with renowned sommelier Julie Dupouy for an exclusive celebration of exquisite flavours and the finest champagnes.
On Friday 11th October, the venue will unveil a
Famille Fabre Chateau De Reiux (demi muid) Minervois (AOC) 2020, 14.5% ABV
RRP: €24.00 at Matsons Bandon, Grange, Youghal
Showcases the vibrant character of sunny Minervois
This Minervois from Famille Fabre is a bold and expressive wine that showcases the
MERCEDES-BENZ SUPPORTS IRISH FOOD PRODUCERS
On the road to Blas at Dingle!
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| Nevo’s Simon Andreucetti and Derek Reilly are pictured with Fallon Moore and Artie Clifford of Blas na hEireann ahead of their 2024 Irish Food Awards, taking place in Dingle next month. |
Ahead of this year’s Blas na hEireann 2024 Irish Food Awards, in partnership with Bank of Ireland and taking place in Dingle next month, Mercedes-Benz Ireland has joined forces with Nevo, Ireland's only dedicated electric vehicle platform to offer practical support to the many small and medium-size Irish food producers who will take part in
Small Producers Kick On With Lidl.
My Kickstart Selection
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| Kickstart your day with this Strangford coffee from County Down (€5.49). It makes a good Espresso! |
I called to the local Lidl the other day in search of more of that gorgeous
