Food

The island of Ireland’s excellent culinary offering has been recognised with the award of three new Michelin stars. In its 2025 listing, the prestigious Michelin food guide has awarded a star to three Irish restaurants while three others have picked up a Bib Gourmand. At five-star Carton House in County Kildare, the Morrison Room, under the direction of 30-year-old head chef...

With parades in spades, music galore, tours, talks, trails and more, Northern Ireland celebrates St Patrick in style. Across Northern Ireland there will be plenty of lively St Patrick’s Day celebrations with parades and festival fun in the main towns and cities. But when it comes to celebrating Ireland’s patron saint and Irish culture, Belfast goes big. Starting on 1 March,...

Gear up for a new year with the hottest trends shaping travel right now What’s on travellers’ radar for 2025? Where are the go-to spots you don’t want to miss? As holidaymakers look to escape the frenetic routine of their daily lives and immerse themselves in nature, we’ve got the top travel tips for where to go in Ireland. Sun,...

One of the pleasures of exploring a new region is discovering the local food, and in Northern Ireland there are food tours aplenty to give you a flavour of the place. Ask anyone from Northern Ireland which foods they miss when living abroad and the region’s famous Tayto crisps will feature high on the list. If you’re wondering what...

For the perfect Christmas experience head to Ireland’s lively Christmas markets filled with fabulous artisan food, crafts, entertainment and festive cheer. Where better to soak up the festive vibe than at a sparkling Christmas market. Here are some of the top choices across the island of Ireland. Waterford Bigger and brighter every year, Waterford Winterval (15 November to 23 December) brings...

Find your perfect Irish pub for International Beer Day With over 7,000 pubs on the island of Ireland, it’s the ideal place to celebrate International Beer Day on 2 August. Here are just a few that have a claim to fame. The oldest Sean’s Bar, Athlone, County Westmeath, is officially the oldest pub in Ireland, having been serving alcohol since AD 900....

UnCork your best Summer ever!   The Imperial Hotel shares their Top 10 ways for visitors to experience the very best Pure Cork Experiences this summer as they launch their Mid-Summer Sale~ Summer adds an extra sparkle to the gem that is Cork City and there is no better time to enjoy a Pure Cork staycation. The Imperial Hotel is incentivising visitors...

Unearth the Hidden Charms of Cobh, Co. Cork this summer -Picture-perfect from every angle, the scenic and historic town of Cobh has more to offer visitors per square metre than any other town in Ireland. -In addition to all the well-known attractions there is lots more to discover this summer off the beaten track! Perched gracefully on the edge of Cork Harbour,...

Summer festival fun on Northern Ireland’s stunning coast   Fabulous food, fireworks and festival fun will light up Northern Ireland’s prettiest seaside towns and villages this August and September. Northern Ireland offers visitors a host of fun events over the summer and into autumn and in its picturesque coastal villages there will be a focus on fabulous local food and family friendly...

  ~ The 5-day food festival returns from 14th-18th August 2024 and will feature new food experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, talks, cooking demos, specials, family fun, and more. ~ Cork on a Fork Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of Cork’s unique food culture as the city showcases its culinary excellence, creative dining experiences, unique...