Big names, bold flavours, and brilliant fun —  Waterford Festival of Food 2025 returns next week  from 25-27 April for a packed weekend of headline chefs, family-friendly entertainment, and fabulous free events. Now in its 16th year, the food festival will see over 100 events in Dungarvan and surrounding villages, celebrating the region’s rich food culture, strong community spirit, and deep-rooted traditions. From street food to seaside [...]

JP McMahon has long advocated for educating young people and children about making better food choices. JP is often found giving talks and doing demos in schools and festivals around the country on the importance of food education and how it must begin at a young age. In 2017, he launched a campaign at the international food symposium Food On The Edge to put food education on [...]

Cork on a Fork Fest is calling on businesses and food producers across Cork city and the wider region to get involved in this year’s festival, running from August 13-17. The programme will be launched on May 7th. The five-day festival showcases Cork’s world-class food scene, highlighting talented chefs, unique dining experiences, and top-quality local produce. Businesses can take part by curating special festival events, hosting tastings, [...]

The VQ area of Cork City was full of flipping fun this morning as traders took part in the Metropole Hotel’s annual pancake race. Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director at Trigon Hotels, beat off stiff competition to claim the winning title. The pancake race was a Shrove Tuesday tradition when Thompson's Bakery was open on the street dating back to 1826. Metropole Hotel team members joined representatives from businesses [...]

The Doyle Collection, a female-led, independent luxury Irish hotel group, is proud to be celebrating 5 years of its Headshot Initiative in Ireland, the UK and Washington, D.C. Created to champion women’s visibility and success in the professional world, and to mark International Women’s Day on 8th March 2025, the initiative offers female entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders professional headshots in each of the collection’s hotel city locations. The Headshot [...]

The award-winning Barton Rooms Restaurant at Barberstown Castle has officially relaunched, marking a new chapter in its rich history. During a special event to mark the occasion, guests attending enjoyed an elegant six-course dining experience, thoughtfully curated by Executive Head Chef Pablo Bernardo and Executive Sous Chef Jeferson Silvestre, showcasing modern contemporary cuisine with a French accent. The Barton Rooms Restaurant, housed in the original dining room of the [...]

Anticipation is building for one of Cork’s most prestigious and fun business and networking events—the Cork Business Association’s (CBA) President’s Dinner and Awards, which takes  place next week on March 29, 2025, at Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel. The prestigious evening is a celebration of business excellence, networking, and, for many, the highlight is the exceptional food - it’s the annual Cork dinner party you can’t miss. Each [...]

Ireland’s patron saint and national holiday will be celebrated in style at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park on Sunday, 16 March. The County Clare visitor attraction will kickstart its 2025 tourist season with a comprehensive programme of St. Patrick’s weekend entertainment featuring Irish music and dancing, storytelling, demonstrations of traditional Irish crafts and skills, and family fun activities. The world-famous 15th century castle also will join other famous landmarks [...]

Ciara Faherty, from Castlecourt Hotel’s Sales & Marketing team, Westport Co. Mayo, has been named the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) National Employee of the Year. Now in its eight year, the award celebrates and recognises hotel team members who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace. Michael Magner, President of the IHF presented Ms Faherty with her award at the IHF’s Annual Conference in The Gleneagle [...]

The progressive, Cork-based Market Lane Restaurant Group has received a major boost to its 2025 recruitment drive by being named one of Ireland's Best Workplaces  2025, after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Institute Ireland. The newly selected companies were announced on Wednesday 26 March 2025. The Market Lane Group was the only restaurant group to be recognised and it featured in the medium-sized organisations category. [...]

The Armada, a cherished landmark on the Wild Atlantic Way, has been awarded Local Business of the Year at the Irish Times Business Awards, held in association with Bank of Ireland. The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony in the Round Room of the Mansion House in Dublin. The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of judges chaired by Anne Sheehan, Executive at Microsoft. Owner of [...]

Are you a small, female-led business operating in the food, drink or hospitality sector in Ireland? Have you launched a new café or restaurant, created an exciting food or drink product, or opened the doors to a sweet B&B you’d like to see put more firmly on the map? To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, the sister agencies at Host House in Dublin — HOST and Studio Host — are offering three female owned businesses the opportunity to avail of [...]

A major hospitality group is urging companies to join it for a huge fundraising drive for hospices in Ireland following the ‘phenomenal care’ a colleague’s father received. Seán Graham’s dad, Brendan, 87, died under the care of staff at St Francis Hospice in Dublin’s Blanchardstown. Now Seán’s employers, hospitality multinational Prem Group, is backing the first ever ‘Your Finest Hour for Hospice’ drive, asking employees to donate [...]

The Joe Shannon Culinary Competition reflects Joe’s love for entertaining, his commitment to culinary excellence, and his boundless generosity. This inaugural competition will bring together chefs of all levels—from seasoned professionals to passionate home cooks—to showcase their talent, creativity, and love for food. The competition will feature two distinct categories: The first category is for ‘Hobby Chefs’ and the theme is Entertaining at home.  Participants will craft a two-course meal [...]

This spring, the charming harbour town of Dungarvan will once again host Waterford Festival of Food, Ireland’s longest-running celebration of food, community, and connection. Taking place from 25th to 27th April 2025, this highly anticipated event brings together locals and visitors to celebrate the rich food culture of the region, while fostering a sense of community and shared experiences. Over 75,000 visitors are expected to flock to [...]

On Monday evening, 10th February, at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in Glasgow the 2025 Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland was launched, announcing their new restaurant selection including the coveted Michelin stars. The Morrison Room at Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, is delighted to be one of the Irish Restaurants to be awarded a new Michelin Star.  Of The Morrison Room, The Michelin Guide says: “We all need a little [...]

The Lady Helen restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate has retained its Michelin star award for the 12th consecutive year. A tremendous achievement for Chef John Kelly and his culinary team. Celebrating the retention of its Michelin star award, Chef John Kelly said, “I am absolutely delighted to retain the Michelin star for the Lady Helen, and to do it for the 12th year, is just fantastic. We have custodian [...]

Luttrellstown Castle Resort won Gold in the ‘Small Wedding Hotel’ category in last night’s Gold Medal Hotel Awards which were held in The Galmont Hotel & Spa. Now in their 35th year, the Gold Medal Hotel Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Judged by industry experts, the Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across the island [...]

The team at Castlemartyr Resort is once again celebrating as Terre restaurant has retained its two Michelin Star status at The Michelin Guide UK & Ireland awards ceremony in Glasgow tonight. Commenting on this achievement, Chef Patron Vincent Crepel at Terre said: “I am absolutely thrilled with the news that Terre has retained its two Michelin Stars. Firstly, to be awarded two Stars at last year’s ceremony was [...]

NEW DESTINATION DINING FOR DUBLIN – FAWN RESTAURANT AT THE CHANCERY HOTEL Whether you’ve travelled from a different country or a different postcode, Fawn, a new restaurant in The Chancery Hotel is now open in the historic Ship Street district just to the rear of Dublin Castle. Uniquely situated, central and yet secluded, the Chancery is the ideal location for a new restaurant cooking up fresh takes [...]

Visitors to Booth D55 at the 60th Anniversary CATEX 2025 – which will take place in The Royal Dublin Society, Simmonscourt, Dublin, Ireland on the 18th-20th February – will have the chance to see the latest packaging innovations from Sabert Corporation Europe. “We’re coming home to CATEX after a few years away, and we’re really looking forward to showing our latest foodservice packaging innovations to Irish customers,” proclaims [...]

The Neville Park Hotel Group is pleased to announce that its Christmas Community Donation Initiative, Dine Out & Donate, raised €21,736 for charities selected by its dedicated employees. During December, every meal purchased at the restaurants within the Neville Park Hotel Group, including Kelly’s Steakhouse and Charter Bar & Eatery at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, the Prom Bar and Alamo Steakhouse at Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, [...]

Celebrate romance in style this Valentine’s Day at Conrad Dublin, with the return of the luxurious Claddagh Package. Combining 5-star accommodation, indulgent dining, and a unique Claddagh ring-making experience, this package is perfectly tailored for a romantic escape in the heart of Dublin. It offers an unforgettable opportunity to create special memories with your loved one. Your Valentine’s experience begins with a warm welcome in one of Conrad Dublin's bespoke suites, where comfort meets luxury. Upon arrival, a chilled [...]

Nine chefs at workplace services provider Sodexo Ireland recently celebrated becoming the inaugural graduates from the Sodexo WellChef Academy.  Its CPD accredited programme, developed by John Core, Sodexo’s culinary nutrition lead in Ireland, is designed to upskill and empower Sodexo Ireland-based chefs with advanced skills in nutrition and sustainability. They are Andrei Neamt, Mark Tobin, Chris Leech, Marianna Silvestri, David Sayce, Stephen Grimes, Jacob Kruger, John McCarthy and Fergal O’Rourke, who [...]

Galway’s Blas na Samhna festival has proven the power of collaboration in supporting Galway’s food and hospitality scene. The November month-long celebration of food, culture, and community has not only boosted individual businesses but highlighted the transformative impact of a connected food network working together to celebrate the richness of Galway’s culinary heritage. Against the backdrop of challenges faced by the food and hospitality industry, Blas na [...]