Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is delighted to unveil its latest culinary experience: The Midnight Garden Afternoon Tea, a darkly indulgent twist on a timeless tradition. Inspired by the garden after nightfall and in celebration of Wednesday Series 2, filmed at Powerscourt Estate, this unique Afternoon Tea offers guests a deliciously gothic escape.  Just as the seasons transform the landscape, each Powerscourt Afternoon Tea reflects the rhythm of the gardens. [...]

Two of Ireland’s most celebrated culinary talents will team up once more for an extraordinary evening of fine dining. For the first time in Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud’s 44 years, Master Chef Guillaume Lebrun will open his kitchen doors for one night only and welcome former apprentice, Chef John Kelly of the Lady Helen restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate, proudly supported by Nespresso Professional. On Tuesday, 11th November, [...]

Every autumn, Killarney becomes the setting for one of Europe’s most breathtaking wildlife displays — the annual breeding season for wild deer which takes place in October. It is one of the highlights of the wildlife calendar as stags roar out to their competitors and battle like gladiators for the right to breed with females. For those who want to experience this extraordinary event in comfort and [...]

Luttrellstown Castle was announced as Europe's Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2025 at last night’s World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy. Celebrating travel excellence since 1993, the World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge and reward best in class across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and is regarded as the travel industry’s leading awards. Last night’s awards ceremony was attended by CEO, Ivan King along with [...]

The Fitzwilliam, Dublin is proud to announce that it has been named  Large Golf Hotel of the Year at the 2025 IGTOA Awards, held at The K Club on Monday, October 20th, 2025. This prestigious accolade recognises excellence in large-scale hospitality and highlights the hotel’s ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences and exceptional service. Organised by the Irish Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA), the awards celebrate the very best in Irish hospitality [...]

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Galway’s first five-star hotel in over two decades, is proud to announce the appointment of John Keating as its General Manager ahead of its grand opening in Spring 2026. With more than three decades of international hospitality leadership under his belt, John brings a deep well of knowledge, global luxury experience, and visionary leadership to this landmark project. An Irish national returning [...]

Tucked into a bend of its own river and framed by acres of woodland and gardens, Ballynahinch Castle offers one of Ireland’s most beautiful settings, now with a newly refurbished Terrace to enjoy it from. Open daily and serving lunch from 12.30 to 4pm, the Terrace is bright, inviting, and designed for long, leisurely afternoons. A retractable roof makes the most of sunny days, while cushioned café chairs and [...]

BAR 1661, a cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin 7 which opened in 2019, has made the final four for World's Best Cocktail Menu, one of the most coveted awards in the business. The BAR 1661 team will be heading to the  19th annual Spirited Awards® show in New Orleans on 24th July where they are up against world renowned bars Jigger and Pony from Singapore, Maybe Sammy from Sydney, and Panda and Sons from Edinburgh. [...]

The team at Clontarf Castle are delighted to have picked up four awards including the most sought after title at the 2025 Yes Chef Awards, with the ‘Chef of the Year’ award presented to Executive Chef Paul Devoy on the night, along with bringing home the ‘Luxury Hotel Restaurant of the Year’ and ‘Irish Culinary Experience of the Year’ titles, plus the Blue Ribbon accolade for Great Cooking at Affordable Prices. Yes [...]

This June, the Baltimore Pirate Festival returns to West Cork after a short hiatus - and The Algiers gastropub, the only pub in West Cork offering craft cocktails, is ready to make waves with a weekend of bold drinks, disco dancing, and pirate mischief from Friday, 20 to Sunday, 22 June.   The festival commemorates Baltimore’s storied maritime past, from its centuries-old role as a pirate stronghold under [...]

Coffee lovers, brew buffs and espresso enthusiasts, get ready! The Birdhill Coffee Festival, Ireland’s only destination coffee festival is back – and it’s bigger and better. This unmissable event will take place at The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Birdhill, Co. Tipperary from 27th – 29th June bringing together the best in specialty coffee, culture, and community in one place. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s adult-only festival [...]

Additional events have been announced for Cork on a Fork Fest 2025, a five-day celebration of the city’s food culture which runs from 13–17 August. Now in its fourth year, the festival has become a standout in Cork’s summer calendar, spotlighting the producers, chefs, and culinary innovators that shape the region’s vibrant food scene. This year’s programme will feature over 100 events across the city — including [...]

Cork’s Market Lane Group of Restaurants has taken two of the top gongs at The Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards 2024, which were announced on Wednesday night. ORSO restaurant took the Award for Best Employer Food & Drink in Ireland and Goldie restaurant took the Award for Best Employer in Ireland’s Ancient East for the 2nd year in a row.  The group also comprises Market Lane, Elbow Lane Smokehouse & Brewery and The Castle Café, Blackrock. [...]

Ireland’s longest-running slow food festival returns this Sunday, taking place in the heart of the Burren, County Clare, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Hosted at the Pavilion in Lisdoonvarna, this landmark 20th anniversary edition of the Burren Slow Food Festival is organised by Slow Food Clare and hosted by the Burren Ecotourism Network (BEN) and the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. First launched in [...]

Dublin chef Jake Gamboa, recently crowned Aramark Ireland Chef of the Year 2025, is flying to Shanghai this week to represent Ireland at the prestigious Aramark International Chefs Cup. Competing against top culinary talent from around the world, Jake will showcase the finest Irish produce combined with vibrant Filipino flavours on the global culinary stage. Jake, a proud Filipino-Irish chef who grew up in Leopardstown, brings a [...]

Exclusive to the southwest of Ireland, this project includes the creation of twelve luxurious adult-only cabins, each designed to blend seamlessly with nature while having a strong focus on supporting local suppliers. Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa is excited to announce a new off-grid tourism experience with the launch of The Estate Cabins. Guests are invited to indulge in a peaceful nature getaway in County Kerry, [...]

This May, The Algiers, Baltimore, invites guests to a rare and refined Tequila Masterclass led by co-owner and craft cocktail expert Bill Hillyard on Sunday, 18th of May at 7pm. A lifelong tequila aficionado and recent graduate of an intensive Master Class in Tequila production in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, Bill will guide attendees through a tasting journey of elevated, rare, and terroir-driven Tequilas — some of which are unavailable [...]

The countdown is officially on as the prestigious Waterford Festival of Food returns to Dungarvan and surrounds next week, with a packed programme running from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th April 2025. A highlight of Ireland’s food calendar, the festival brings together local producers, top chefs, and passionate food lovers for a weekend of unforgettable flavour, community, and fun-and this year.  And this year's festival comes with a [...]

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 [...]