June 29, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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I got an email during the week from Mary Wedel who runs the brilliant An Tobairín Health Food Shop in Bandon. We’ve watched Mary grow this business since we arrived here from a pokey place on North Main Street to … Continue reading
June 29, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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Deasy’s Harbour Bar, Ring, Co Cork, Ireland A last minute decision to pop down here for Sunday lunch turned out to be a total success. Fantastic seafood in a relaxed atmosphere with serene views of Clonakilty Bay. If they could … Continue reading
June 28, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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Taste of Cork Festival We’ve been looking forward to this for months and it did not disappoint. An overwhelming success for the organisers and the exhibitors. We had a fantastic few hours last night, sampling and chatting. Go! Whilst the … Continue reading
June 27, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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I don’t know a lot about wine and beer, but I know a man who does. Julian over at Bubble Brothers has a nice competition on their blog. They import the gorgeous Japanese iKi beer (I had it in Wagamama … Continue reading
June 23, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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Many of the readers of this blog are surely also fans of The Humble Housewife, Deborah Hadley. She has just launched a fabulous new web-site called Spicendipity selling homemade sauces and 100% natural spice mixes and baking mixes. Debz had … Continue reading
June 21, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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The Fish Shop, Union Hall, Co Cork, Ireland I did a last-minute race down to The Fish Shop in Union Hall this morning to check it out. It’s as good as they say! Great selection of fish, shellfish, gourmet seafood … Continue reading
June 19, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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So if food lovers are foodies and wine lovers are winos I’ve decided that fish lovers are fishies. Just got a comment on an old blog post about the fish shop in Union Hall and it’s all good news: we … Continue reading
June 15, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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It looks like Taste of Dublin this weekend was a big success and a huge improvement over last year. I was thrilled to hear that they are doing a Taste of Cork from Friday 27th June to Sunday 29th. Over … Continue reading
June 10, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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The Old Convent, Mount Anglesby, Clogheen, Co Tipperary, Ireland Christine and Dermot Gannon have created a flawless hideaway experience in the Tipperary countryside. Our short one night stay turned out to be one of my most enjoyable travel experiences ever. … Continue reading
June 5, 2008
by Conor O'Neill
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River Cottage Spring I think I’ve pretty much seen every TV programme that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has made. The quality/interest has varied over the years but I’m really digging (pun intended) this new series. The show has the same premise as … Continue reading