ADVERTISING FEATURE Ireland’s culinary bounty
From cosy pubs and Michelin-starred restaurants to food markets and artisan producers, the island of Ireland offers unforgettable foodie adventures
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n Ireland, it’s easy to trace the island’s past through its flavours – there’s really nothing quite like taking in
the sweeping green landscapes while savouring beech-smoked salmon and a pint of Guinness. Whether your clients are seeking hands-on baking sessions or visits to artisanal distilleries, every region in Ireland serves up a taste of the place.
Farm to fork Sustainable farm-to-fork dining is championed across the island. In the charming town of Lismore in County Waterford, Farmgate Lismore champions a farm-to-fork philosophy with seasonal produce, from smoked mackerel pâté and crab salad to braised lamb shank. In August, the Cork on a Fork food festival transforms the city into a celebration of local produce and flavours, while in County Antrim, along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, Broughgammon Farm invites visitors to forage, feast and learn about ethical field-to-fork dining.
OX restaurant, Belfast
Bring on the pub grub Few places do pub dining quite like Ireland. At Johnnie Fox’s, rich seafood chowder, slow-cooked lamb stew and tender venison are paired with spectacular views of the Dublin Mountains. In County Down, the historic coaching inn The Poacher’s Pocket, serves gastropub favourites (think honey- roast ham hock) with an artisan shop packed with homemade products.
Dazzling Michelin stars For clients desiring only the finest food, suggest Liath, a tiny double-Michelin-starred restaurant in Dublin’s Blackrock Market. Chef Damien Grey’s tasting menu reimagines Irish cuisine with fresh seasonal produce. In the city centre, one-Michelin-starred D’Olier Street has built a reputation for pristine seafood matched with expertly chosen wines. In Belfast, one-Michelin-starred restaurant
OX serves modern European dishes prepared using the best seasonal produce, some of which is picked in nearby walled gardens.
Derrynane Beach, County Kerry
The freshest seafood With a seemingly endless stretch of coastline, the island’s seafood is as fresh as it comes. In Coleraine in County Londonderry, daily catches inspire ever-changing menus at Lir. On Ireland’s west coast, DK Connemara Oysters offer daily tours and tastings so your clients can get a hands-on glimpse of the farming process – even shucking an oyster themselves. If clients fancy a deeper connection to the iconic Wild Atlantic Way, point them in the direction of an Atlantic Irish Seaweed Tour for flavoursome heritage hidden along Ireland’s rugged shores.
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The English Market, Cork City
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PICTURES: Andzikdublinn; Elaine Hill Photography; Johnny Frazer
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