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Sue Stockdale — business woman, athlete, author, and record breaking explorer — is delivering an exciting workshop in Westport on March 9 to celebrate International Women’s Day. Mayo County Enterprise Board is hosting this motivational event on the theme of “Making it Happen — Transforming Your Belief Into Action”. It takes place in Knockranny House Hotel, starting at 7pm and advance booking is essential.

A young chef from Mayo has reached the final stages of the 2009 Baileys Euro-Toques Young Chef Competition. Twenty-three-year-old Patrick Powell is one of five finalists in total. He is from Killala and works at Knockranny House Hotel. To get to this stage Patrick had to submit his CV and recipe that took into account current economic climate and environmental trends for a seasonal main course dish for four people, incorporating local and artisan produce at a value-for-money cost. Entrants were then invited to attend a panel interview in Dublin conducted by chefs and founding Euro-toques members John Howard and Gerry Galvin, past winner Neven Maguire and Euro-toques secretary general Ruth Hegarty.

Ireland’s largest tourism trade fair, Meitheal, took place last week in Dublin with a record attendance of 281 overseas operators and 300 Irish companies including 13 from Mayo.

The Volvo Ocean Race is the hot topic of the moment with huge crowds expected to attend the Galway stopover. Quick thinking Mayo artisan food producers are making sure they are part of the action with the innovative Taste of Mayo Box. It’s a tasting meal in a box, a delicious meal for one, divided into four sections: meat, smoked fish, cheese, and dessert. Costing just €7 for all the best Mayo has to offer, it will be for sale at the Taste of Mayo stall at the Galway Docks.

Head chef Seamus Commons of La Fougère restaurant, Knockranny House Hotel and Spa in Westport has been nominated in the Best Regional Chef in Connacht category at the Food & Wine magazine Edward Dillon Restaurant of the Year Awards 2009.

At a glittering awards ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Sunday August 23, head chef Seamus Commons of La Fougère restaurant, Knockranny House Hotel and Spa in Westport was named Best Chef in Connaught at the Food & Wine Magazine Edward Dillon Restaurant of the Year Awards 2009.

Watching the sunset over Westport town is a feast for the senses especially when enjoying the sight from the panoramic views from the award winning Knockranny House Hotel’s La Fougère restaurant, while sampling its fine gourmet menu.

Despite the challenging economic situation, bookings for the Network Ireland conference in Westport on October 9 are coming in at a brisk rate. “If you want to be sure of a place, get your booking in now,” is the strong message from Una Murphy, National President, Network Ireland.

Knockranny House Hotel and Spa, renowned for its relaxing setting, stunning views, and de luxe spa, is fast becoming one of the country’s leading food destinations. After a number of successful food-focused events, the hotel is hosting a special evening dedicated to the very best of Irish game, in the height of game season on November 13 and 14.

Knockranny House Hotel and Spa, renowned for its relaxing setting, stunning views, and de luxe spa, is fast becoming one of the country’s leading food destinations. After a number of successful food-focused events, the hotel is hosting a special evening dedicated to the very best of Irish game, in the height of game season on November 13 and 14.