McDonagh family take to the road to celebrate the producers behind Supermac's success

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

The team at Supermac’s are passionate about their great tasting fresh Irish food, and their farmers and suppliers who supply their best produce. The suppliers have become friends of Pat and Una McDonagh’s over the years. They are keen to share stories of their produce and products, and the McDonaghs are proud that more than 500 suppliers and thousands of farm families throughout the country play a key role in delivering delicious produce to Supermac's every day.

Introducing NeighbourFood Clifden - popular online farmers' market comes to Connemara

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

NeighbourFood, a new and convenient way to buy from local farmers and food producers, is a weekly online farmers' market with almost 50 outlets nationwide. This autumn, the NeighbourFood revolution comes to Connemara, offering the local community easy access to the finest produce from the region.

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Stellar autumn line-up for Sprig cookery school

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Sprig, the online cookery school run by professional chef Eamon Lynch, which has built a reputation for collaborating with food industry A-listers, has just revealed its latest stellar line-up of tutors for the coming months.

Real American dining in Galway city

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Scotty's Burgers & Wings, located in Galway since 1991, is a family run business providing the people of Galway for 30 years with top class burgers, legendary Buffalo wings, and amazing desserts and milkshakes.

Wine of the week – El Copón Monastrell/Shiraz 2018

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Antonia Dominguez was born in Jerez, Spain, famed for its sherry production, and was raised in Ireland. She is a holder of the WSET Level 4 diploma in wines and spirits and is currently a student on the prestigious Masters of Wine programme, the only MW student in Ireland. Her expertise stretches far beyond Spanish wines, extending to all notable wine regions of the world. Under her meticulous and quality-orientated selection process, she sources stand-out wines at a range of price points and styles, representing wineries from both undiscovered and classic regions. Her selection is based on offering unique and expressive wines with personality, and on bringing Irish consumers as close as possible to an authentic wine experience.

The Homeplace Cafe celebrates two years

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

The Homeplace Cafe in Headford celebrates two years in business this Saturday. After its opening in 2019, the cafe quickly became known for its warm, welcoming, atmosphere and cosy surroundings, not to mention the fabulous home cooked breakfast and lunch. Local artists were invited to exhibit their work on the walls of the cafe which also lent to the atmosphere and added to the sense of community that it has become known for.

Bone-in ribeye steak with garlic butter

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

When it comes to perfecting a steak on the barbecue, who better to take advice from than Weber brand ambassador and celebrity chef, Simon Rimmer. This beautifully simple recipe is a must-know when it comes to your summer recipe stash.

Wine of the week – Forlong Tintilla 2017

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Galway coffee producer secures Lidl contract worth €500k

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Lidl has announced a deal worth €500,000 with local Galway business, The Galway Roast, to supply its network of 210 stores across the island of Ireland. The 12-month contract will see family-run The Galway Roast’s delicious hand roasted blend of Guatemalan, Brazilian, and Honduran coffee stocked exclusively on Lidl shelves from next Thursday, bringing barista quality coffee to homes in Galway and beyond.

Having first opened as a small coffee shop in Tuam in 2008, The Galway Roast owner, Niall Murphy, bought a small 1 kilo roaster which he set up on site to develop his own signature coffee blend. Spending his evenings experimenting with different coffee beans and flavour combinations, often taste testing with his regular local customers, the artisan producer crafted the perfect coffee flavour. That same signature blend can now be found exclusively on Lidl shelves across the country.

Wine of the week – Enate Cabernet Merlot 2018

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Wonderfully adventurous menu from the innovative team at Menlo Park Hotel

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

The team at the Menlo Park Hotel are quite adept at reinventing their offerings and coming back with something even more enticing and they have done it again with the relaunch of the P Francis and Son Bar and Bistro, a breathtaking modern take of a beautiful location for the times we live in.

Wine of the week – Enate Chardonnay 2020

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Connacht Hospitality Group have outdoor dining covered

Wed, Aug 11, 2021

With summer now in in full “bloom”, the teams at the Connacht Hospitality group have transformed all their al fresco dining options throughout the Group. From the new Heineken Garden in An Púcán, the bustling 1520 outdoor space in the heart of the Latin quarter, the trendy HYDE Bar bringing style to Forster Street, to the breath-taking views from Galway Bay Golf Resort and the very talented team at the Connacht Hotel who have created fantastic outdoor space, with beautiful furniture custom made using recycled materials.

Wine of the week – Sábalo Organic White 2020

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

Antonia Dominguez was born in Jerez, Spain, famed for its sherry production, and was raised in Ireland. She is a holder of the WSET Level 4 diploma in wines and spirits and is currently a student on the prestigious Masters of Wine programme, the only MW student in Ireland. Her expertise stretches far beyond Spanish wines, extending to all notable wine regions of the world. Under her meticulous and quality-orientated selection process, she sources stand-out wines at a range of price points and styles, representing wineries from both undiscovered and classic regions. Her selection is based on offering unique and expressive wines with personality, and on bringing Irish consumers as close as possible to an authentic wine experience.

Kerrygold Spreadable food truck to visit Galway

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

Kerrygold is hitting the road to spread the love and great taste of Kerrygold to consumers across Ireland. The Kerrygold Spreadable food truck will be offering free samples to over 230,000 butter lovers across 14 locations. The truck will visit Galway Shopping Centre on Saturday, August 21.

Eton mess cupcakes

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

These Eton mess cupcakes are an ideal summer treat and perfect for little bakers in the making, plus they could not be more fun to decorate. If you love Eton mess dessert, then this cupcakes recipe, courtesty of Siúcra, is for you.

Get the hottest accessory for barbecue season — a meat thermometer

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

It’s barbecue time, so grab a meat thermometer and keep yourself and loved ones safe this summer.

Flavour bomb your burger for a delicious summer barbecue

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

While we can all agree that a delicious cheeseburger is one of life’s simplest pleasures, it cannot be denied that a fabulous flavour bomb of cleverly paired ingredients can totally transform your barbecue.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Asia from Spiced Barna and Salthill

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Spiced, the popular Barna restaurant now also open in Salthill, offers delicious authentic Asian dishes bringing together the best culinary traditions from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Wine of the week – El Borde Monastrell 2018

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Check out Joyce’s new and exclusive wine range from Spain and Portugal selected by Masters of Wine student Antonia Dominguez from Antonia’s Wines.

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