Bandon Farmer's Market now has a web-site
I’m always happy to see local initiatives get an online presence to extend their reach. My attempt to create a blog for Bandon Farmer’s Market three years ago fell flat due to my lack of consultation with the standholders to ensure buy-in. So it is great to see the new site launch with all the details you need. Check it out here and don’t forget it is on every Saturday morning.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Sunday, October 25, 2009
Bandon.ie revamp
Trevor and crew have done a big revamp of the bandon.ie. Tons of useful information about the town and area and the beginnings of a local business directory. You should definitely be subscribed to the blog if you want the latest news. I push all their blog updates to Twitter here too.
The best way you can help the site is to make sure you let them know about everything that is happening in the town.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Friday, October 16, 2009
Chambers Organic Pork from West Cork
I haven’t tried their meat yet but the thought of locally-reared organic pork has me salivating. They sell directly to the consumer and are based in Teadies near Enniskean. The pigs are a mix of Old Spots Gloucester & Saddleback. Give Liam a call on 086 604 1208 if you want to order. More details on their web-site.
Rough location here:
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Posted by Conor O'Neill on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Michael O'Leary is my hero
Just watch him take apart this Panorama interviewer. It’ll be impossible for me to take the show on the BBC tonight seriously.
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He is not only hysterically funny but completely accurate too. Flying Ryanair is simple, you make yourself aware of the rules and work within them. I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than €60 for a Ryanair return flight. Treat it as a bus, set your expectations correctly and you’ll find them the perfect short-haul operator.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Monday, October 12, 2009
Vids and Pics of Engage Arts
I put up some vids and pics of Friday night on the Engage Posterous Blog. If you have similar from all the other events on Friday/Saturday, would you email them to me and I’ll post them there too (with full attribution of course)? conor AT loudervoice DOT com
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Sunday, September 27, 2009
Whatever way you are voting
You have to admit these are both great and show what a little imagination can do in political advertising.
Or if you want real belly-laughs just head over to Jim Corr’s site.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Sunday, September 27, 2009
I'm in Far Eastern Foodie Heaven
The recent review of CX Oriental by Messy Chef was the final push I needed to check this place out today after months of saying I must. It’s just fantastic. If you have ever raved about Asia Market in Dublin, this is 10x better.
If you have driven past Kinsale Road Roundabout in the past few months you can’t have missed the huge signs for CX Oriental Cash and Carry. Whilst Cork has had the brilliant Mr Bell’s in The English Market for years, it suffers from lack of space and the awkwardness of getting to it so this morning I finally made the trip to the Cash and Carry.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Malt House Granary shows to to fill a restaurant in a recession
We were recently taken out to dinner by my parents and decided to try the Malt House Granary in Clonakilty. We had only been once before, 5 years ago, and had not liked the heavy food. Buta recent review which highlighted the new ownership made us want to try again. And oh boy were we glad we did.
We like eating very early and sat down at 7.30 to a totally empty restaurant which had me worried.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Friday, September 25, 2009
Engage Arts Festival this weekend
The second year of the Engage Arts festival is fast approaching and it looks fantastic. Something for everyone, no matter what their interests or age.
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I’ve put together a simple mini-blog for the event over here on Posterous. The aim is that people can upload information, pictures, videos etc very easily over the weekend.It has the full line-up for the two days and contact details too.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Monday, September 21, 2009
Raise a glass of wine tonight
Keith Floyd, RIP.
keithfloyd A brilliant TV chef who made great cooking look easy and enjoyable. He’ll be missed.
Posted by Conor O'Neill on Tuesday, September 15, 2009