Travel Ireland Volume 3 Issue 29

Travelireland Volume 3 Issue 29 September 2016

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Love Conquers All A Great Arrangement At The Gaiety Theatre

Culture Night Pat Liddy explores

Trinity College Portumna Shorlines Festival

Artisan Food

Cork

Craft Week

There’ s a lot going on in Cobh!

Harvesting our history at

Down County Museum

Great Irish Writers George Bernard Shaw

The Acoustics are coming to The Cork Folk Festival

We’re closing briefly in order to bring you the greatest living whiskey experience.

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CONTENTS

4 Welcome To Leinster 6 A Great Arrangement at the Gaiety Theatre 8 Culture night 10 Theatre 12 Trinity College’s Famous Scientists 16 The New Ross Piano Festival 18 Shopping 20 Artisan Food & Drink 22 Explore Leinster 24 Leinster Restaurants 28 Leinster Pubs 30 Welcome to Munster 32 Dingle Crystal 34 Cobh Tourism 36 A Taste of West Cork 37 Craft Eeek Cork 38 Dunmore East Golf Classic 40 Munster Pubs 41 Munster Restaurants 42 Explore Munster 43 King John's Castle 44 Cobh Blues Festival 46 Cork Folk Festival 47 Welcome to Connaught 48 Portumna Shorelines Festival 50 Explore Connaught 51 Connaught Pubs 52 Connaught Restaurants 53 Welcome To Ulster 54 Great Irish Writers 56 Explore Ulster 57 Ulster Restaurants 58 Ulster Pubs

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Willkommen-Bienvenida-Bienvenue-Welcome! To our September issue.

Whether this is your first time visiting our shores, or you are returning once again to trace the steps of your distant ancestors, here at Travel Ireland we hope in some small way to be able to gently guide you as you plan your stay here. The summer may be officially over but things are just heating up, with a host of great things to do and see this month.

See the tragic love story between Michael Collins and Kitty Kiernan brought to life in A Great Arrangement at the Gaiety Theatre or enjoy what Cork has to offer at A Taste of West Cork, the Cobh Blues Festival and the Cork Folk Festival. Pat Liddy explores the rich history of Trinity College and if you love golf then the Dunmore East Golf Classic is for you. Whatever you end up doing, we at Travel Ireland wish you a hefty and heart-felt Céad míle fáilte.

Enjoy your stay.

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Leinster - The East Coast Province Leinster is the most easterly of the four provinces of Ireland, and is the most populated with the city of Dublin at its heart. The province is made up of counties Dublin, Louth, Meath, Carlow, Kildare, Wicklow, Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Kilkenny and Wexford. These counties have a host of historic monuments, a picture perfect coastline and cities and villages thronged with things to do and see.

County Dublin is the home to the capital city. Dublin is the administrative, cultural, and economic capital of the country. It is one of the most exciting places to visit with a thriving arts, musical and theatrical nightlife.

All roads lead to Saint Stephen’s Green in the very centre of the city. You’ll find it at the top of Grafton Street, with Trinity College down at the other end. And just around the corner you can stroll around the cultural quarter of Temple Bar between Dame Street and the river that, famously, divides the North and the South of the city.

If you want to escape to the country without

GPO, Dublin actually leaving the city, then you can head north to Howth Head, or south to the charming and culturally vibrant villages of Dalkey and Killiney. Half an hour on the DART train will take you from the centre of the city to what feels like the heart of the country.

County Meath formerly known as the Royal County is the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland who were based around the Hill of Tara. Meath is also one of the most archaeologically important counties on the island with its Neolithic sites at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. These ancient religious sites (built before the Pyramids) have been excavated and restored in recent years making them some of the busiest visitors’ attractions in the country. The sites are all only less than an hour’s drive out of Dublin and are accessible

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Stephen’s Green Park through the Bru Na Boinne Visitors Centre.

The county also features the site of the Battle of the Boyne which was one of the great battles fought on Irish soil. For horse racing lovers, Meath has the wonderful Fairyhouse Racecourse, and there is also summertime horse racing on Laytown Beach.

County Wicklow has several world famous sites and attractions, from the Glendalough monastic settlement with its Abbey and Round Tower, to the fabulous Powerscourt House and Gardens. The Wicklow Hills rising majestically over the county and the seaside town of Bray are just some of its many attractions.

Offaly is situated in the centre of Ireland.

Nestling between the Shannon River to the West and the Slieve Bloom Mountains to the East, Offaly is one of the lowest lying counties in the country. Any visitor should travel along the Royal Canal where one can experience a peace and tranquillity little known in our busy world.

Kildare is the home of the National Stud, Newbridge Silverware and Maynooth College.

Couple all these with Mondello Park motor racing, Naas horse racing course and Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park and there is something for everyone.

Westmeath is a county which has at its heart the town of Athlone which is exactly situated in the middle of Ireland. It is home to the RTÉ

St Kevin’s Church, Glendalough All-Ireland Drama Festival, the oldest pub in Ireland and some of the finest golfing, fishing and health spas on offer throughout the land.

Louth is known as “the wee county” as it is the

smallest county in Ireland but what it lacks in land mass it makes up for in places to see. It is the home of the Cooley Mountains, the Boyne river which is famous for its salmon fishing and the beautiful Carlingford area. If it is a leisurely drive you seek Louth is the place to go. Carlow is where you will find three of Ireland’s key national walking routes – the South Leinster, the Barrow and the Wicklow Ways. Carlow is blessed with hundreds of miles of excellent and varied walking trails, and hosts a wonderful arts festival every June.

Laois is where you can try your hand at a

Round Tower, Glendalough

range of activities from paintballing in the Stradbally Woods to western-style riding at Fossey Mountain, bowls at the only indoor bowls stadium in the Republic or tie a fly at the unique Irish Fly-fishing and Game shooting Museum.

Kilkenny City was voted Ireland’s Top Tourism Town for 2013 by Failte Ireland which is Ireland’s main tourism body. It was voted Cleanest Town in Ireland at end of 2013 by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), and has also been voted 9th friendliest city in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveler. The city was in addition voted Most Friendliest City in Europe. Couple all these awards with a huge countywide cultural heritage trail and it is a must see destination for any visitor.

Longford is situated in the basin of the River Shannon and the upper catchment area of the River Erne. It is ideally located in the heart of the Lakelands region within easy reach of many stunning and historic tourist attractions. The county’s accessibility to many of Irelands main towns and cities make it a prime location as a holiday base.

Finally, Wexford is famous for its glorious sandy coastline and together with County Waterford is known as ‘The Sunny South East’.

You can also visit the oldest lighthouse in Europe which stands on the Hook Peninsula.

So now you know, whether you are a family group, a couple, or a single traveller, there is something for everyone in Leinster!

Ârrangement  Great

at the Gaiety Theatre

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you’re a student of Irish “ Whether history or just can’t resist a good old fashioned love story, A Great Arrangement is for you.

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ne of Ireland’s great love stories will be brought to life when A Great Arrangement comes to the Gaiety Theatre stage from 12 - 17 September. Written and directed by former CEO and artistic director of the Everyman Theatre in Cork, Patrick Talbot, the play chronicles the relationship between Michael Collins and Kitty Kiernan - a relationship that would be tragically cut short by Collins’ untimely death during the Irish Civil War in 1922.

As the War of Independence draws out in 1921 and Collins heads over to London to negotiate the Anglo-Irish Treaty, this great love story develops. The play’s title comes from a phrase that Collins used to imagine a scenario where he and Kiernan were sitting by the fire as an old couple - a scenario that tragically never came to pass.

The play draws on the legendary correspondence between the two during Collins’ stay in London. The pair reputedly wrote to each other every day while Collins was negotiating the Treaty. The play also draws on Collins’ legendary speeches, the gripping debate in the Dail over the Treaty, and contemporaneous newspaper accounts of the events to present a vivid portrait of a unique couple and a divided

country at an extraordinary time in Irish history.

A Great Arrangement stars Dominic McHale as Michael Collins and Irene Kelleher as Kitty Kiernan. Dominic McHale has a wealth of theatre and television credits behind him since he began acting ten years ago. These include The Improvised Panto at Cork Opera House, Trainspotting at Cork Arts Theatre, and The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart at the Everyman Theatre, while his recent television credits include (R)onanism, Comedy Bites and Sketch! on RTÉ.

Irene Kelleher has been acting from a young age. She was awarded The Mace Actor of the Year Award in 2011 for her portrayal of Runt in 'Disco Pigs' as well as 'Best Irish Short Film' at the Fastnet Film Festival, 2013 for Outside the Box, which

she wrote and played the lead in. She also played the lead roles in 'Desolate Heaven' and 'The Turn of the Screw' in both Cork and Dublin and has toured with Ian Wild's one woman show 'Mrs Shakespeare' which performed off Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC and Stratford Upon Avon at The Bear Pit Theatre. She also has numerous film and TV credits, including Game of Thrones, Reign and Fair City. The play also features Mark D'Aughton, Paula McGlinchey and Michael Sands.

It’s a terrible shame that Michael Collins and Kitty Kiernan never reached their Great Arrangement but this play will transport theatre-goers back to a turbulent yet fascinating time in Irish history. Whether you’re a student of Irish history or just can’t resist a good old fashioned love story, A Great Arrangement is for you.

Matinee 2:30pm Saturday 17th Sept Evening performances 7:30pm Tickets from €20.65 including booking fee and €1 restoration levy on sale now Booking: Gaiety Theatre Box Office South King Street, Dublin 2. 0818 719388 10 am – 7 pm / Mon – Sat (subject to performance schedule) 24hr Gaiety Theatre Booking Tel: 08 18 719 388 Group Bookings 01 6486029 group.sales@ticketmaster.ie 9 am – 5 pm / Mon – Fri Wheelchair & Box Bookings +353 (1) 679 5622

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Culture Night T

owns, villages and cities across Ireland will erupt in creativity on 16 September when Culture Night returns. Now in its eleventh year, Culture Night has grown from 40,000 attendees in 2006 to 370,000 last year as people flocked to museums, galleries, cathedrals, studios, observatories, libraries, parks, government buildings and theatre, which will all open their doors for free for a range of workshops, readings, performances and demonstrations.

“The arts are a major part of Irish life and together with our rich heritage, traditions and language they preserve our strong sense of national identity,” says Heather Humphreys, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. “Culture Night is an invitation for the public to get closer to culture and explore their towns and cities on this special night.”

It certainly is a special night and there are a whole host of great events taking place in Dublin and beyond.

In Dublin, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the official residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Úachtaráin along with some new and exciting additions to the programme this year.

Dublin’s newest museum dedicated to telling the story of Ireland’s history of emigration, EPIC Ireland, will open its doors for free for visitors to immerse themselves in the stories and journeys of the Irish people. The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland’s iconic building on St. Stephen’s Green will come to life with a spectacular 3D animated light show that will take viewers on a journey through the RCSI’s history from its foundation in 1784, through the historical events of

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1916, and ending with a glimpse into the future cutting-edge healthcare technology being developed by the College. Smithfield Square will be full of excitement, with interactive events from Makeshop to fencing before the evening closes with ‘Firefly’, a fire spectacle by Dublin Circus Project.

RTE Radio 1’s Arena with Sean Rocks will broadcast live from the upper courtyard of Dublin Castle with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and special guests from music, theatre, comedy and poetry, while the award winning RTÉ Radio 1 Documentary on One and Drama on One teams will host workshops and listening sessions on the night.

Getting around the city to the various events is made easy thanks to the free Dublin Bus service that will run every twenty minutes from Bachelor’s Walk, Aston Quay, College Green and Eden Quay.

In Cork, Bus Eireann will also be laying on three complementary bus routes around the city where the long-awaited anthology, On the Banks: Cork City in Poems and Songs, edited

by Alannah Hopkins will be launched.

Cork County Hall will host a Comic Art Exhibition and Q&A with the artists hosted by Marvel illustrator Will Sliney.

Elsewhere across the country: budding filmmakers in Wicklow will have the chance to tour Ashford Studios, the state-of-the-art, purpose

built film and television studios that are home to the History Channel series ‘Vikings’, Aine Cahill will perform in the Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff, Blackstack Studio in Kilkenny will be open to give the people of the South-East a direct, hands-on experience of exciting and engaging printing techniques, and Letterkenny Town Park will premier Inishowen Carnival Group’s brand new work ‘Elemental’, a blend of largescale sculptural installation, ambient music, lighting and dance performance, featuring members of ZoNa Dance Company.

And that’s just a tiny flavour of what’s going on. No matter where you are in Ireland on Culture Night, there’s loads to do and see, with events that the whole family can enjoy. It’s the perfect opportunity to go out and enjoy the rich range of arts and culture that the country has to offer - and what’s more, it’s all completely free. You won’t find a better deal than that. www.culturenight.ie

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Celtic Lodge is located on Talbot Street in Dublin City Centre.

Recently refurbished throughout, the rooms are decorated in modern colours and fabrics with luxurious touches, to make your stay in Dublin as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

The Celtic Lodge Guesthouse is located just 5 minutes walk from both Connolly Train Station and Busáras, the main bus station in Dublin. Popular Dublin attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Zoo, Book of Kells at Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and the Old Jameson Distillery are also close by. Celtic Lodge offers quality Dublin accommodation at great rates and is an ideal choice for your stay in Dublin.

81-82 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 . Tel: 01 878 8810 Email: info@celticlodge.ie www.celticlodge.ie

Dublin’s Finest Traditional Irish Pub Traditional Irish Music Every evening from 9pm. Come on in for a pint and the craic!

Come along and experience the authentic atmosphere found only at The Celt Bar, the traditional Irish pub in Dublin that’s as full of life as it always has been. Friendly faces, a classic bar menu, the finest selection of Irish whiskey’s, beers, ales and stouts, ciders and not to mention the goodness of real Guinness.

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The Celt Bar 81-82 Talbot Street, Dublin 1

Theatre Mermaid Arts Centre Damien Dempsey

This is a chance to see one of Ireland’s finest songwriters up close and personal as he embarks on a solo tour to road test material from his new album. He will also play material from his six previous studio albums, which have been lauded for their honest songwriting, as Dempsey tackles issues including addiction, suicide, depression, imperialism and oppression. A powerful live performer - this is a show not to be missed.

17 September Tel: 01 2724043 or visit www.mermaidartscentre.ie Also in the Mermaid Arts Centre this month; Flann’s Yer Only Man (2 September), Exhibition On Screen. Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse (3 September), Mom and Me (5 September), Shadowbox: Visual Theatre Workshop (5 September - 14 November), Zoe Conway, Donal Lunney and Máirtín O’Connor (9 September), Sing Street (11 - 13 September), Colin Dunne, Tola Custy, Maeve Gilchrist and David Power (15 September), Measure of a Man (19 September), Remember to Breathe (23 September), New Frontiers of Folk (24 September) and Remainder (26 September).

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Paddy

Paddy is the work of international singer Tommy Fleming, Midwest Radio’s Tommy Marren and Mayo based songwriter Gerry Carney. It tells the story of Paddy Murphy, who leaves Ireland for London in search of fame and fortune. This moving tale of emigration charts Paddy’s life over a 25 year period - charting his success, as well as his struggles living far from home.

20 - 22 September Tel: 01 6777999 or visit www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie Also in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this month; Billy Elliot (26 July - 3 September), Rehearsal for Murder (5 - 10 September), Mandela Trilogy (14 - 17 September), Aliens Live with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (23 - 24 September) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (28 September - 1 October).

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The Abbey Theatre

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme

On 1 July 1916, the 36th (Ulster) Division took part in one of the bloodiest battles in human history - The Battle of the Somme.

One hundred years on, the Abbey Theatre presents a major new co-production of Frank McGuinness’ powerful portrayal of mortality, love and loss - Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme.The play tells the story of eight ordinary men whose lives are changed utterly by the extraordinary circumstances of World War I.

12 - 15 September Also in the Olympia this month; Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally (6 September), Ronan Keating (7 September), Grace Jones (21 September), Jamie T (27 September) and Dublin Theatre Festival - Ancient Rain ( 29 September).

The Gaiety Theatre Celtic - The Musical

6 August - 24 September Tel: 01 8872200 Also at The Abbey this month; Aoife McAtamney - Age of Transition (10 - 16 September), Penny Arcade - Longing Lasts Longer (12 - 16 September) and The Remains of Maisie Duggan (26 September - 29 October).

The Gate Theatre The Father

Written by Florian Zeller - one of the hottest literary talents in France - this black comedy tells the story of Andre, a retired dancer living with his adult daughter Anne and her husband.

Or is he retired engineer living receiving visits from Anne? Why are there strangers in his room? And where has he put his watch?

8 September - 22 October Tel: 01 8744045 / 01 8746042

National Concert Hall

The National Concert Hall is home to the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, Irish Baroque Orchestra, and the National Chamber Choir of Ireland.

Highlights this month include; Albert Hammond in Concert (3 September), Composing the Island: In Ireland (8 September), The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (10 September), And I Love You So… The Perry Como Story (13 September), Magic Piano & The Chopin Shorts (17 September), We’ve Only Just Begun (22 September) and La Dolce Roma - Italian Music From The 1950s (30 September). www.nch.ie

The Olympia Theatre Bill Bailey - Limboland

Having debuted Limboland at the Olympia last year, Bill Bailey returns to the same venue for the show’s final run. Limboland examines the gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are. Delivered with Bailey’s trademark intelligent, sharp wit and, of course, music, Limboland sees Bailey rail against a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true meaning of happiness.

Created by Alterean Media with the official backing and support of Celtic Football Club, Celtic – The Musical makes its debut Irish performance at The Gaiety Theatre. Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years, the show tells the amazing story of this legendary club. It takes audiences on an emotion-charged journey from the foundation of the football club by Brother Walfrid, through Willie Maley's legendary successes as manager and the scoring feats of Jimmy McGrory.From the wing wizardry of Jimmy Johnstone to the triumphs of the immortal Jock Stein and the lasting legacy left by icons such as Billy McNeill, Tommy Burns and Henrik Larsson.

20 - 24 September Tel: 0818 719 388.

Also in The Gaiety this month; Riverdance (14 June - 4 September), A Great Arrangement (12 - 17 September) and Mozart’s Don Giovanni (29 September - 2 October).

Smock Alley Theatre Tiger Dublin Fringe

The Tiger Dublin Fringe festival comes to Smock Alley this month, with an eclectic range of shows to enjoy. These will include; The Definitive View of Sneachta Ní Mhurchú (10 - 1 September), Cuncrete (10 - 13 September), Breaks (11 - 18 September), Animalia (12 - 18 September), Eggsistentialism (12 - 17 September), DoomDah (13 - 20 September), The Aeneid (14 - 24 September), Hostel 16 (15 - 18 September), Into The Water (17 - 19 and 23 - 24 September), Gays Against the Free State (20 - 24 September), Finem Respice (21 24 September) and Fan Fiction Comedy Night Harry Potter (22 September) and Game of Thrones (23 September).

10 - 24 September www.smockalley.com Tel: 01 6770014

Trinity College’s Famous Scientists

By Pat Liddy

Trinity College is well noted for its pantheon of great writers such as Wilde, Swift, Stoker, Beckett and others but less well-known are the great scientists who attended here as students or teachers.

The eastern end of the campus, seldom visited by tourists, houses the various scientific faculties such as Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Mathematics, Genetics, Micro-biology and so forth.

One of the most remarkable of Trinity’s scientists was William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865). He was made Professor of Astronomy while still an undergraduate!

Among his vast mathematical achievements was his invention of Quaternions, an abstract form of algebra, which is used today in the making of animated films and for directing the landing of spacecraft on planets and moons.

Robert Mallet (1810-1881) distinguished himself in the study of earthquakes and is considered the father of instrumental seismology. As if he didn’t experience enough explosiveness in tectonic movements he also invented the world’s largest calibre (910mm) mortar for the Crimean War in the 1850s!

Splitting the atom has also the potential for the release of immense energy and a former Trinity Professor of

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15-year-old Charles Darcy was a shop assistant and a member of the Irish Citizen Army. He was killed in action at City Hall on Easter Monday, 1916. His mother, Elizabeth, passed his medal and his Memoriam card over to the care of the National Museum of Ireland.

1916. This is as close as it gets.

Collins Barracks Benburb Street, Dublin 7.

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Natural & Experimental Philosophy (i.e. physics), Ernest Walton (1903-95), along with colleague John Cockcroft, won the 1951 Nobel Prize for building the first successful particle accelerator with which they disintegrated a lithium atom in 1931 in Cambridge.

It could be argued that the theoretical discovery of DNA as a carrier of genetic information was first made at Trinity. Erwin Schroedinger, a famous physicist and inventor of wave mechanics, came to Ireland as a refugee following Hitler’s Anschluss of Austria. He had accepted an invitation to set up the Institute of Advanced Studies and became director of the college’s School for Theoretical Physics. In 1943, during a series of lectures in theoretical biology and in his following book What is Life, he postulated that there could be a genetic code for living organisms on certain complicated molecules in chromosomes, now known as DNA. James Watson and Francis Crick were influenced by Schroedinger’s work and went on themselves to reveal in 1953 their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. In this very shortened list of Trinity’s scientific luminaries we have to include Vincent Barry (190875) who, while looking for a cure for tuberculosis, stumbled on the first effective treatment for leprosy. Over fifteen million people owe their healing to him.

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The New Ross Piano Festival T

he New Ross Piano Festival returns to the County Wexford town once again from 22 - 25 September.

Run entirely by a team of hardworking and dedicated volunteers, the festival gathers together the cream of Irish and international pianists for a series of breathtaking concerts across the four day event. The beautiful town of New Ross is central to the larger towns of Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford and a short distance from the many beaches on the Hook Peninsula. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy all of the delights that the Piano Festival has to offer - including ‘play me’ pianos situated in unusual locations throughout the town and talks from composers.

International highlights to look out for include Nicholas Angelich and Piers Lane. Nicholas Angelich has appeared with many famous orchestras and conductors in America, Europe and Asia during his distinguished career. He made his BBC Proms debut in 2009 under Yannick Nezet-Seguin and has appeared regularly in top international halls and festivals such as Progetto Martha Argerich in Lugano. His recording of the Brahms Trios with the Capuçons for Virgin Classics was awarded the German Record Critics’ Prize.

Angelich has also released recordings for Harmonia Mundi, Lyrinx, and Mirare, which feature works by Beethoven, Liszt, Ravel and Rachmaninoff.

Piers Lane is an engaging and highly versatile performer, at home equally in solo, chamber and concerto repertoire. He is a five times soloist at the BBC Proms in London’s Royal Albert Hall and he has played with many of the world’s great orchestras. He is in great demand as a collaborative artist and continues longstanding partnership with violinist Tasmin Little, clarinettist Michael Collins and the Goldner String Quartet amongst others. In fact, his varied and much admired discography adds up to over 50 CDs. Irish pianist Finghin Collins is the Artistic Director of the festival and he will also be performing with Quatuor Ebene - a string quartet who are widely admired for the new life they have 16

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The venue for the Piano Festival, St Mary’s Church, lies in the background of this meeting between young readers and Finghin Collins in the fascinating new Library Park, designed by Chelsea Gold Medal winner, Mary Reynolds.

breathed into chamber music. The quartet will be busy over the weekend as they will also be performing with Nicholas Angelich and Piers Lane.

Showing a different side to the piano this year, there will be short jazz piano sessions round the town performed by Phil Ware and Patrick Molitor. This year also sees the culmination of the three year long project, The Ros Tapestry Suite when the final five newly commissioned piano works inspired by the fabulous Ros Tapestry will be premiered by the five pianists, completing the ambitious three year project, during which 15 Irish composers have composed works around the 15 embroidered panels. These works depict the important Norman story of the South East of Ireland, focussing on New Ross which was built by the famous Norman, William Marshal. The cartoons for these large 6ft x 4ft panels were painted by Ann Griffin Bernstorff, and over the years have been stitched by over 150 volunteers from all over Co Wexford and further afield. This year’s compositions come from Raymond Deane, Marian Ingoldsby, Garrett Sholdice, Philip Martin and Grainne Mulvey. The whole project has been an incredible piece of work, featuring so many living Irish composers, making The Ros Tapestry Suite potentially one of the most important Irish commissions in recent times.

With so much to look forward, a trip to Wexford is a must for music lovers this month to take in the sweet music of the New Ross Piano Festival. www.newrosspianofestival.com

The Corn Exchange and Dublin Theatre Festival

The Seagull

by Anton Chekhov in a new version

by Michael West and Annie Ryan – Oct 5–16, Gaiety Theatre Cast includes Stephen Brennan, Derbhle Crotty, Imogen Doel, Anna Healy, Genevieve Hulme-Beaman, Rory Keenan, Louis Lovett, Jane McGrath, Stephen Mullan Tickets from €15 on sale now dublintheatrefestival.com | +353 1 677 8899

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30 Nassau Street, Dublin 2 Abbeygate Street, Galway High Street, Kilkenny Tel: 01 6712292 www.sweatershop.com

Tights Department

Tights Dept. is an Irish owned store specialising in Italian legwear. They offer a full range of classic and fashion hosiery: tights, socks (men and women), hold-ups, stockings, leggings and more, they also stock a collection of tops and vests. Top brands: Omsa, Emilio Cavallini, Trasparenze, Omero and Happy Socks.

CHQ, IFSC, Dublin 1, 01 612 5540 54 Glasthule Rd. Sandycove, Co. Dublin 01 230 2301 www.mitchellandson.com

25 Royal Hibernian Way (Anne Street South entrance), Dublin 2 Tel. 085 800 4281 Shop online: www.tightsdepartment.ie (deliver worldwide)

Jam Art Factory

Designer Exchange

Jam Art Factory was set up in 2011 by brothers John and Mark to showcase the work of Irish artists and designers. It specialises in digital art prints, street art, ceramics and some witty Dublin themed work. It has been shortlisted in The Irish Times “Best Shops in Ireland” 4 years in a row.

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Ireland’s only dedicated pre-loved and authentic designer handbag and accessory store, Designer Exchange stock all the leading designer brands such as DKNY, Louis Vutton and Chanel. They offer incredible savings on these top designer brands and Tax Free shopping to non EU residents.

53 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 612 8080 www.facebook.com/DesignerExchangeLtd

Daylemonn Designs

Daylemonn Designs are a family run business with over 25 years experience in interior design and design retail. The company's conceptual basis and ethos is largely influenced by the Dutch model (where the family originate from) of specialist interior boutiques. With a vast and varied knowledge in interior design, they provide a professional service to all of their clients, both nationally and internationally.

At their Clonmel and Dublin stores, they focus on retailing an extensive range of furniture, soft furnishings, giftware and accessories. They run a comprehensive consultancy service from their design studio where they also house a large collection of fabrics and wallpapers. Their dedicated design team is always on hand for consultation and advice.

60 Camden Street, Dublin 2 www.daylemonndesigns.com info@daylemonndesigns.com +353 (0)1 4458725 Davis Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary +353 (0)86 1893079

The Kilkenny Shop

The Kilkenny Shop is Ireland’s largest emporium for Irish designed products; from fashion and jewellery to homeware, handmade crafts and crystal. For over five decades, the Kilkenny Shop has been supporting Irish design talent, stocking top designers like Waterford Crystal, Orla Kiely, Aideen Bodkin, Nicholas Mosse and Stephen Pearce.

6 Nassau Street Dublin 2 01 6777066 www.kilkennyshop.com

Recommended Shopping The Donegal Shop

Celtic Whiskey Shop

Ireland’s premier whiskey shop has become a mecca for whiskey lovers since it first opened in 2003. They have daily whiskey tastings and the knowledgeable and experienced staff are always on hand to offer their expert advice and guidance. If you’re travelling, the staff are happy to wrap your purchases in protective wrapping and can arrange shipping to national and international destinations.

The Donegal Shop is an independently owned and family run Irish business. They are specialists in Donegal homespun tweeds and knitted products.

The store offers a range of knitwear, aran sweaters and accessories for both women and men, all crafted using techniques handed down through generations of Donegal artists.

2nd Floor, St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin 2 01 475 4621 www.thedonegalshop.com

The Design House

27 - 28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 675 9744 / 01 675 9768 www.celticwhiskeyshop.com

Cows Lane Designer Studio

Cows Lane Designer Studio is a colourful, fun retail space run by a group of independent designers and makers. With an eclectic mix of handcrafted, Irish designs including textiles, knitwear, jewellery, millinery, ceramics, prints, homewares and more, there is something for everyone. The perfect place to browse and be inspired!

Unit 2, Essex Street West, Old City, Temple Bar, Dublin 8. Tel: 01 679 8366 Info@clds.ie www.cowslanedesignerstudio.ie

“The Design House” is a boutique & design Hub, in the city centre. It is based in a fabulous Georgian building; they offer cutting edge fashion, jewellery, bridal and a variety of crafts all in the one building.

The hallways of their building also host an artist’s gallery. The list of designers who call “The Design house” home has grown steadily since they opened.

They are also the creative home to several in-house designers, that work from 2 floors of shared studio space and professional fashion workrooms .

The concept behind their enterprise is to bring designers, craftspeople and artists together under one roof and to offer the customer a wide array of high quality products, all at varied price points and services such as their bespoke service and café.

43 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6799283 www.thedesignhouse.ie

Aran Sweater Market

Celebrating the long and fascinating history of Aran Knitwear, the Aran Sweater Market offers the perfect souvenir of your Irish Journey. With roots in Inis Mor, the very centre of where Aran craft first began, you can also find the brand in Dublin’s Grafton Street and Killarney, Co. Kerry, as well as its home on the Aran Islands. Shoppers can look forward to a unique shopping experience with a large range of Aran and Celtic inspired knitwear and gifts available. The Aran Sweater Market brand offers a large range of Aran and Celtic inspired knitwear for all the family. www.AranSweaterMarket.com

Mackintosh by Francis Campelli

Mackintoshes were first produced in Ireland in 1889 and Francis Campelli has been involved in the production of them for almost 40 years so you know you’re in the most experienced hands when you visit this store.

They offer the finest quality, waterproof Mackintoshes for men and women from stock or made to measure from €425 as well as a range of leather bags, satchels and accessories.

Fallon & Byrne

46 South William Street, Dublin 2 01 608 8608 www.franciscampelli.com

In a heritage building in the heart of Dublin city, Fallon & Byrne houses a true mecca for food lovers. A unique food & wine offering, combined with a beautiful setting and magical atmosphere, has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. The food hall carries just about everything made, grown or otherwise perfected on the good earth. The freshest of fruit and vegetables, wellhung meat, mighty coffee, serious sandwiches, sinful cakes, as well as the best Irish artisan produce.

This charming store in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre is the perfect place to pick up a unique souvenir of your time in Ireland.

They stock homeware from around the world, including Irish designers - with everything from Irish woollen throws, glass vases and stationery on offer and the friendly staff are always on hand to offer help and advice.

!11-17 EXCHEQUER STREET, DUBLIN 2 www.fallonandbyrne.com ask@fallonandbyrne.com +353 1 4721010

Powerscourt Townhouse, South William Street, Dublin 2 01 679 9268 www.articledublin.com

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Artisan Food and Drink Kinsale Bay Food Company Kinsale Bay Food Company are an independent, family-run Irish business, specialising in gluten-free products made with an Irish homemade quality taste. Owned by Jim O’Mahoney and his family, their recipes were inspired, created and perfected at the Old Fish Market in Kinsale. Made from the highest quality ingredients, you can choose from a delicious range of gluten free products, including; soups, fish pie, chowder, smoked salmon patés, Shepard’s and Cottage pies and their new range of chicken liver patés, one with a red onion marmalade, the other with a red pepper relish.

Little Island, Co. Cork 021 4355111 info@kinsalebayfoodco.com www.kinsalebayfoodco.com

Genovese Foods

Stonewell Cider

Founded in 1999, Genovese Foods are the oldest manufacturers of fresh pesto in Ireland.

With over 50 years combined experience in the artisan and gourmet food sector, passionate foodies Enda McCormack and Gillian Toal believe that their recipes are only as good as their ingredients, and so all products are gluten-free, vegetarian and made from the finest locally sourced ingredients - as their motto goes; “Taste it and you Know”. Their Pesto Verdi, as well as their recently launched Pesto Rosso and vegan friendly Tapenade Rustico are available in many of Ireland’s gourmet stores, such as Ardkeen. They also firmly believe in quality handmade production systems to make the highest quality products and are currently working towards their Origin Green Charter to adhere to the highest standards in environmental recycling processes.

5 Oxmantown Lane, Dublin 7 01 4741044 Genovesefoods@gmail.com www.genovesefoods.com

Founded by husband and wife team Daniel & Geraldine Emerson, Stonewell was the first dedicated craft cider maker in the modern era in the Republic.

Named after a medieval well that still exists on their farm in County Cork, Daniel & Geraldine have been making juice only craft ciders since 2010. The apples that go into the cider are drawn from the counties of Laois, Tipperary, Waterford & Kilkenny.

Stonewell is widely available throughout Ireland and in select locations in France, Spain & Holland. The award winning ciders include 3 classic Irish styles and a specialist cider port, Tawny.

Nohoval, Belgooly, Kinsale, Co. Cork 086 8691148 www.stonewellcider.comils.

Georgia Smokehouse Georgia Smokehouse started many years ago when founder Roger McArthur began travelling through the Deep South searching for authentic barbeque food. Now Roger has brought authentic Southern style cooking to Ireland. They use only 100% Irish ingredients, mixing them to create truly honest-to-goodness BBQ Sauces, Rubs (dry seasonings), Marinades and Hot Sauce, as well as BBQ Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork and Chicken. All of their barbeque meat products are oak smoked and finished over a flaming grill in an authentic and traditional Southern Style for maximum flavour and quality. You can find them at the Tullamore Food Fayre every Saturday, so go on – Put Some South In Your Mouth.

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Ardkeen Quality Food Store Ardkeen Quality Food Store are specialists in Ireland’s artisan & locally produced foods which they can now deliver straight to your door!

Founded in 1967

by Robert & Pamela Jephson, as a small family run store and now run by their sons, Ardkeen have always done retail differently, they view supplier relationships as a collaboration, they want small batch production to thrive: after all it’s these unique and honest foods which make the store so distinctively different.

Approaching 50 years of putting the food and its producer centre stage and treating the makers with the respect their craft deserves, the store now has a range of Irish artisan food which surpasses all competition in terms of quality and provenance. ardkeen.com have a product listing of over 1100 items, and growing. You will find Ummera and Burren Smokehouse products, Irish craft beers and spirits, Gubbeen Farmhouse produce, award winning preserves and much more.

Ardkeen Quality Food Store was recently recognised by Euro-Toque Ireland for their ‘outstanding contribution to Irish food’ and are also listed in the prestigious McKenna’s Ireland Guides as well as recipients of many accolades including The Irish Times Best Shop and listed among Irish Independent’s Best Artisan Food Stores.

Dunmore Road, Waterford X91 HP9W 051 874620 www.ardkeen.com Facebook: @ArdkeenQualityFoodStore Twitter: @ArdkeenQFS

The Breadski Brothers

The Breadski Brothers are a dynamic trio, originally from Poland and now baking up a storm in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. These three brothers are passionate about real bread, breadmaking and ‘breaducation’. Well established within the Polish market in Ireland, they have recently begun baking for Irish taste buds and the results are astounding. Their healthy, additive-free bread range includes the award winning Rye Bread with Cranberries; one of their two slow rise sourdough breads.

The Breadski Brothers also make a range of more than 40 cakes. Products are available in over 50 SuperValus, Corrib Oil stores, and more than 250 Polish stores nationwide.

Castlebar, Co. Mayo 01 960 9393, www.mmmfamilybakery.ie, www.thatbread.ie www.facebook.com/TheBreadskiBrothers

A Day in the Life of a Food Explorer

By Carl Mark O’Neill

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ince I began photographing Ireland’s artisan food producers, I have been lucky to have visited the producers of Cork several times. In fact, I have been to Cork to photograph the wonderful products that the county produces more times than anywhere else. With that in mind, I decided to head to Cork once again to put together the ultimate Cork artisan picnic basket.

I went to Cork a few weeks ago and with the help of Isabel Sheridan from the English Market and On The Pig’s Back and Tommy Grimes from Hurley’s SuperValu in Midleton. We managed to put together a wonderful basket made up of the best produce that Cork has to offer and displayed it in the Hurley’s SuperValu and in Midleton Market.

If you’re planning a picnic, you couldn’t go wrong with the treats in this basket. We had Toon’s Bridge Cow mozzarella, Milleen’s Farmhouse Cheese, Durrus Og, Coolea Farmhouse Cheese and Ardsallagh Smoked Goat’s Cheese, Kinsale Bay Chicken liver pate and Smoked salmon pate, Pork and plum country terrine from On The Pig’s Back, McCarthy’s slow cooked ham, Gubbeen chorizo and smoked salami, mouthwatering crab claws from ShellFish Ireland, Arbutus artisan baguettes and rye bread, Gubbeen Oatcakes and Sheridans crackers. This can all be washed down with a selection

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of IPA craft beers from Eight Degrees, a medium & dry cider from Stonewell Cider or Glenilen Farm refreshing cordial lemonade.

It all makes for the perfect picnic basket and the customers at the Midleton Market certainly agreed when we gave them out all free samples while we were there. So we got the seal of approval for the Cork artisan picnic basket from the Cork people themselves and there can be no better endorsement than that.

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Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin

Revolution 1916 at The Ambassador Event Centre

The Old Jameson Distillery Experience the Old Jameson Distillery whiskey tour and let expert guides take you back in time as they lead you through the fascinating story of Jameson Irish Whiskey.

At the end of the tour, all visitors are rewarded with a complimentary dram of whiskey at the Jameson Bar and partake in a comparison whiskey tasting session where you will learn how to tell the differences between Scotch, Irish, and American whiskey. The tour finishes at the exclusive gift store where people may choose to buy a personalised bottle or a memento of their visit. Dublin is a city famous for its whiskey and a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery is essential for any person looking to explore, sightsee or even just enjoy themselves and have a drink.

Open Daily from 9am-6pm Tel: 01 8072348/ 2316

If you really want to get to know a city, then walking around with an informed, entertaining, professional guide is often the best way to discover its history, charms and hidden treasures.

Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin have been offering their famous tours for over a decade and they cover many aspects of the city both with scheduled and private tour programmes. The scheduled walks are provided all year round with two or three times daily departures from March onwards. Special event tours include St Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Festival, James Joyce’s Bloomsday and the Bram Stoker Festival among others. Private tours geared to the topic of your own choice can be arranged for any time. Subject to availability, tours can be provided in the main European languages.

In this centenary year of the Easter Rising of 1916 there are exciting tours dedicated to this momentous event, a pivotal episode in Irish history which eventually led to Irish Independence in 1922 after 750 years of British rule.

Full details can be found on www.walkingtours.ie, by emailing to info@walkingtours.ie or by telephoning to 01 832 9406.

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum and Guided Tours Glasnevin is one of Ireland’s most popular attractions. Located 2.5km from Dublin centre, this is a hauntingly gorgeous Victorian Garden cemetery where over 1.5 million are buried.

Guides are passionate about sharing their love of history and recount the stories of Ireland’s fascinating past through daily walking tours. A history lesson made fun and memorable by guides who know their stuff, be prepared to enjoy yourself.

Awarded Best Cultural Experience in Ireland and listed at no. 2 on Tripadvisor, Glasnevin is a cemetery of historic importance.

Museum, genealogy, gift shop and café on site.

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This original and authentic exhibition will give a fascinating insight into the 1916 Rising and coincides with the Centenary Celebrations that will be taking place all over the country. The exhibition features the largest private collection of 1916 artefacts, which have been kindly donated by the Irish Volunteers Commemorative Organisation.

There will be over 500 items on display, including an original 1916 Proclamation, uniforms from the Irish Volunteers, Cumann na mBan and na Fianna, 1916 weapons including Howth Mausers, German Lugers, a Peter the Painter C96 machine pistol favoured by Patrick Pearse, French Bayonets and even the actual door handle of the G.P.O. from 1916. www.ambassadordublin.com

Loughcrew Estate

Powerscourt House and Gardens Beautiful Powerscourt House and Gardens was recently voted No.3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens

by National Geographic and is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Ireland. Set in the wild Wicklow countryside, overlooking the Sugarloaf Mountain, Powerscourt enjoys a breath-taking panorama. The Gardens stretch over 47 acres and offer visitors a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks. Voted in the Top Ten Houses in the World by Lonely Planet, Powerscourt House features a range of artisan stores and the Avoca Terrace Café. Also located on Powerscourt Estate are two championship Golf Courses, Ireland’s Highest Waterfall and the Powerscourt Hotel.

W: www.powerscourt.com E: info@powerscourt.net Ph: + 353 1 204 6000

Whether you’re up for adventure, love history or just fancy a walk through some tranquil gardens, Loughcrew has something for you. Wander through the gardens and enjoy the beautiful sculptures of Ann Hughes, or visit their boutique coffee shop.

Those feeling more adventurous can visit the Adventure Centre (which has been rated as the number 1 Adventure Centre in Ireland on Trip Advisor) and have a go on their famous zipline, which is open in July and August.

Loughcrew Estate Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co Meath. www.loughcrew.com

Recommended Restaurants in Leinster Mykonos Taverna

Pallet Pizza

Pallet Pizza is a contemporary Neighbourhood Pizzeria on bustling Camden Street in the city centre, a five minute stroll from Grafton Street.

Their thin based classic pizzas, pastas and other snacks are made fresh in house daily. Friendly service, delicious Pizzas and a great drinks selection make Pallet Pizza an essential stop on any visit to Dublin.

Authentic Greek food in the heart of Dublin.

Mykonos Taverna offers traditional Greek dishes such as Moussaka, Kleftiko and Souvlaki at incredibly good prices, all made from the freshest of ingredients from land and sea. The staff are friendly and attentive and always on hand to cater to your every need, all you have to do is relax and enjoy your food! Make sure you try their delicious homemade ice cream too, which is made on the premises. The perfect way to round off a fantastic Greek meal.

76 Dame Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 561 3745

Restaurant FortyOne

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Café Topolis

Situated on Parliament St, Café Topolis is one of the best Italian restaurants in town with an extensive menu offering superior Italian cuisine. Best of all, it’s one of the very few places where they cook their pizzas in the traditional wood fired oven.

37 Parliament St, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 670 4961

Camden Kitchen

Under the expert guidance of Graham Neville, Restaurant FortyOne has scooped numerous awards and flourished over the past three years. This is thanks to the superb experience that they offer, eschewing butter and sugar in favour of olive oil, vegetables and fruit juices that are sourced from the restaurant’s own garden. These unique ingredients are used to create fulsome, sumptuous courses, making Restaurant FortyOne the home of fine dining in Dublin.

41 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 662 0000 info@restaurantfortyone.ie www.restaurantfortyone.ie 24

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Peploe’s

Peploe’s Wine Bistro is a chic and ambient restaurant located in the heart of Dublin City Centre. With it’s cosy lighting and comfortable spacious dining area, it is the perfect place to enjoy a fine meal in a relaxed atmosphere. All produce is sourced from only the best Irish suppliers and prepared to the highest standard.

Located opposite St Stephens Green, Peploe’s is the perfect place to visit for a glass of wine to greet the evening after a twilight stroll in the park.

16 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 676 3144 www.peploes.com

Le Bon Crubeen

This is one of the best value restaurants in Dublin with a brasserie menu to suit all tastes.

It won the Best Value Restaurant Dublin in “The Dubliner” Top 100 restaurants in 2012, having previously won the Irish Restaurant Awards’ Best Casual Dining Restaurant in Dublin in 2010. Value and quality.

81-2 Talbot St., Dublin 1 Tel: 01 704 1026 www.leboncrubeen.ie

Mexico to Rome

A culinary gem in the heart of Dublin, Camden Kitchen is the place to go to for lunch or dinner. Their menu changes daily to reflect the best seasonal ingredients available, meaning you know that you’ll be served fresh, seasonal food every time. Diners can choose from beautiful starters such as Irish Line Caught Mackerel, Connemara Crab Meat or Whipped Goats Cheese and then move on to delicious main courses, like Breckland Duck Leg, Irish Rib Eye Beef and Smoked Haddock Risotto, all served up in a wonderful cosy atmosphere by the friendly staff.

Located in the heart of Temple Bar, Mexico to Rome, Bandito’s Grill House offer a new twist on Mexican dishes such as sizzling Fajitas, their unique Burritos, Tacos, Chili Con Carne, and Tex-Mex Baby Back Ribs in a Southern Comfort BBQ Sauce. They also offer a range of European and Asian dishes. They boast one of the best value earlybird menus in Dublin at €13.50 for a starter and main course, while their lunch special of a starter, main course and a soft drink or a glass of wine for €9.95 is superb value.

3 Camden Market, Grantham Street, D8 Tel: 01 476 0125 www.camdenkitchen.ie

23 East Essex Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 677 2727 www.mexicotorome.com

Recommended Restaurants in Leinster Pacino’s

Ideally situated on Suffolk Street, just off Grafton Street and opposite Trinity College, Pacino’s offers authentic Italian food in an old world vibe of stylish brickwork, wooden floors and soft lighting. The restaurant offers authentic, rustic Italian cooking with ingredients sourced from only the best local butchers, fishmongers and artisan producers.

18 Suffolk Street Dublin 2 01 677 5651 www.pacinos.ie

Zaragoza

The Spanish city of Zaragoza is any food lover’s idea of paradise. Zaragoza have taken some local delicacies along with some of Spain’s authentic specialties to create a unique dining experience.... seasoned with a generous helping of the homegrown hospitality they are famous for. So come down, sit back and explore the tantalizing recipes created by their chef and enjoy with friends a glass or two of their exquisite handpicked wines.

Open Mon-Sun 12noon - Midnight (last orders) 18 William St., Dublin 2. Tel: 01 679 4020 www.zaragozadublin.com

The Larder Restaurant & Brewhouse

Asador

La Resérve Brasserie

La Resérve is a lively and intimate French Brasserie that serves a modern take on French classics. They focus on simple yet high quality dishes, presented with precision and faithful to true flavours. Open for dinner, brunch and lunch - whether you’re looking for a light snack or an exciting evening meal, La Resérve has something for you.

La Réserve Brasserie, 53 Ranelagh village, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 Tel: 01 496 8825 Email: info@lareserve.ie Web: lareserve.ie Twitter: @lareserve1 Facebook: facebook.com/LaReserveBrasserie

Kafka Restaurant An oasis of quality, The Larder offer excellent Brunch, Lunch and Evening menus made from the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients.

These dishes are finished off with herbs grown in their own walled garden and complimented by their range of own brand beers. The meal can then be topped off with their own brand coffee; Dublin Roaster.

‘ASADOR’ A Spanish word meaning barbecue, grill or spit. ASADOR Haddington Road opened its doors in November 2012 to great critical acclaim. The idea behind ASADOR is simple; take the best meats our fields can provide, the freshest seafood landed on our shores and cook this great Irish produce over a bespoke built 7 foot barbecue or ‘Asador’.

ASADOR was the first restaurant operation to bring premium level barbecue to the Dublin dining scene. Customers flocked to sample signature dry-aged steaks, lobster, fish and game cooked in the most ancient of ways. Guests can expect the best of old and new world wines, craft beers and of course a range of cocktails from the experienced team of mixologists - the perfect partner for premium barbecued food.

8 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 633 3581 info@thelarder.ie www.thelarder.ie

Marcel’s Restaurant

ASADOR, the balance of flames, flavour and food.

Combining elegant Moroccan décor and contemporary design, Marcel’s is a restaurant, bistro and bar that offers the finest French and European inspired food in a warm and friendly environment. Diners can choose from a range of delicious dishes, including Risotto, Pan Roast Monkfish and succulent Roast Rump Lamb while relaxing in the heart of Dublin City.

1 Victoria House, Haddington Rd, Dublin 4.

Tel: 01 254 5353 www.asador.ie

13 Merrion Row, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 660 2367 bookings@marcels.ie www.marcels.ie

Whether it’s for an Italian coffee, a sweet or savoury snack or a full meal with wine, you can call in here for continental cuisine, exemplary service and great value. They serve lunch, brunch and dinner, offering a fresh healthy menu of delights including Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli, Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Tiger Prawn Risotto and as they’re just a short walk from the City Centre, it’s the perfect place to start your night out.

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Recommended Restaurants in Leinster Zaytoon

Chez Max

Corfu Greek Restaurant

Zaytoon gives you the chance to choose a healthy eating option and indulge in the guilty pleasure of treating yourself to a scrumptious kebab. More a casual diner than a fast food place, they offer the very best of Persian cuisine. And as well as the one in Temple Bar they’ve opened a second one at the top of Camden Street.

Feel the spirit of France right here in Dublin!

Chez Max Baggot Street is renowned for its outside seating area. There is a smart garden at restaurant level as well as a sizable terrace on the upper level. The outside areas are wellheated and covered to allow customers to dine outside all year round! In summer, diners flock to Chez Max, Baggot Street to enjoy lunch in the sunshine.

Corfu Greek Restaurant is a hidden gem situated on Parliament Street. Here, the friendly and attentive staff will serve you some of the finest Greek food at incredibly reasonable prices. Choose from a range of starters, such as calamari and dolmadakia, and then tuck into some delicious traditional Greek main courses, including moussaka, kleftiko and stifado, all washed down with a nice glass of wine from their varied wine list.

133 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 661 8899

12 Parliament St, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 675 0050

14/15 Parliament St., Dublin 2 Tel: 01 677 3595 www.zaytoon.ie

Thornton’s Restaurant

Salamanca

This one star Michelin restaurant is, as they say, reassuringly expensive. Which is only as it should be as the man in charge is Ireland’s finest chef, Kevin Thornton. If you have any intention of cementing a relationship, or of instigating a new one, this is the place to take them.

Above the Fitzwilliam Hotel, Stephen’s Green. Tel: 01 478 7008

The Blind Pig

Located on Andrews Street, near the new home of the Molly Malone statue, Salamanca was one of the first Tapas Bars in the city and remains one of the best. Their Tapas dishes are served by authentic Spanish chefs and they use only the finest quality fresh ingredients. Diners can choose from a wide range of quality Tapas and carefully selected Spanish wines for a truly authentic taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of Dublin City.

1 St. Andrew’s Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 677 4799 www.salamanca.ie

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Taco Taco

Perfect for brunch or a casual evening meal, Taco Taco is sure to get your taste buds tingling. They have a range of specials on offer, such as Chargrilled Jerk Chicken for two with a range of sides for €29.95 on Sunday nights and Super Nacho Happy Hour from 5pm to 6.30pm from Monday to Sunday. While you’re there, make sure you sample some of their amazing cocktails, such as Whiskey Smash, Brunch Sour or Mojito.

14 Dame Court, Dublin 2 Tel: 083 449 9584 www.tacotacodublin.com

La Ruelle Wine Bar

Eatokyo

Want to know where to find the best cocktails in Dublin? We know the place but you have to keep it secret. The brainchild of award winning mixologist Paul Lambert and named after the police who turned a blind eye to speakeasies in the prohibition era in the US, The Blind Pig is Dublin’s best kept secret and the perfect place to go to enjoy the finest cocktails and the best food that Dublin has to offer. Originally a pop-up speakeasy bar, The Blind Pig is now in permanent residence and has developed a loyal fanbase thanks to the unique experience that this venue offers. So how do you find them?

Give them a call, book through their website, and await further instructions.

Tucked in opposite the Mansion House, on Joshua Lane, La Ruelle is the ideal venue for an intimate drink, with over 100 different international wines of which 40 are served by the glass. Their menu includes a variety of mouth watering nibbles, tapas and bites served small or large to accompany your wine of choice. Catering for private parties with free car park facilities in R.I.A.C for all customers.

Perfect for the festive season or any events.

Eatokyo, in the heart of Dublin City Centre with a great view of the Ha’Penny Bridge, serve freshly prepared and great tasting Japanese cuisine. Offering good food at great value in the Temple Bar area, their lunch special is available between 12pm to 5pm from only €8.50 while their early bird menu is available from just €19.90.

Tel: 085 874 7901 www.theblindpig.ie reservations@theblindpig.ie

3/4 Joshua Lane, Dublin 2 laruelleadmin@laruelle.ie www.laruelle.ie

51 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 01 534 8576 www.eatokyo.ie

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Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 12:00pm - 10:30pm Thur 12:00pm - 11:00pm Fri-Sat 12:00pm - 11:30pm

Tel: 015348576 Email: info@eatokyo.ie Add: 51 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Eat Healthy Eatokyo www.eatokyo.ie

Recommended Pubs in Leinster music. The welcoming staff offer a range of premium Irish whiskeys and if whiskey isn’t your thing then you have another great option. Dice Bar brew their own beers; the delicious Revolution Red and Augustine With so much choice and a relaxed setting, Dice Bar warrants many return visits. Open from 3pm daily.

57 The Headline

Situated only a short walk from St Patrick’s Cathedral and Teeling Whiskey Distillery, 57 The Headline is the ideal spot to sample the best of Irish Craft Beers and Whiskeys.

With 24 taps dedicated to the best of Irish and International beers, you won’t be stuck for choice. They offer Beer tasting trays from 3 to 9 choices and 5 Whiskey trays. They also serve the best bar food in Dublin 8 and you won’t be paying city centre prices. Visit their website for all products, opening times and more.

Clanbrassil St. Lower, Dublin 8 Tel: 01 532 0279 www.57theheadline.ie

93-94 Benburb Street Tel: 01 633 3936 www.thatsitdublin.com

Sin É

Sin É on Ormond Quay is Dublin’s original late night alternative music venue. Whether it’s bluegrass, ska, alternative rock or open mic night’s that you’re looking for, Sin É caters for a range of eclectic tastes. The staff are warm and friendly and will serve you a range of incredible craft beers and cocktails at agreeable prices. If

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Dingle Whiskey Bar

The Dingle Whiskey Bar is a delightful bar nestled beside Porterhouse Central on Nassau St. Walking into the bar, you are welcomed by a beautiful oak interior and a warm welcoming feel. The bar staff are very helpful, recommending many whiskeys and offering samples. And every Tuesday they host a Whiskey Tasting Class from 7pm with whiskey guru Fionnån O’Connor. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the brown stuff and enjoy some delicious whiskey.

Tickets available at the bar for â‚Ź18.

44 Nassau Street, Dublin 2 01 677 4810 www.theporterhouse.ie

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One of the oldest and more venerable pubs in Dublin, and traditionally the spot where politicians of old would juggle figures before swinging round the corner and into the Dail to present the next budget. It has now been extended both back and up, so that without sacrificing any of its illustrious history, it is now significantly roomier.

Tap House

Be prepared to enter into the world of true beer artistry, where friendly knowledgeable staff will guide you to that perfect beverage, served in the especially designed Munique glass, which optimises the aroma, retaining carbonation and cooling until the last drop.

With possibly finest bar food and cocktails in town, your whole party will be catered for in this wonderfully unique establishment.

60 Ranelagh, Dublin 6 Tel: 01 491 3436. www.taphouse.ie

5 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 676 2945

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Dice Bar

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Situated on Talbot Street in the heart of Dublin, The Celt Bar is always thronged with locals and visitors thanks to the authentic Irish experience that is on offer there. Visitors can sample the finest Irish whiskeys, beers, ales and stouts and enjoy live traditional music seven nights a week. The Celt also offer traditional Irish food seven days a week. The classic bar menu includes beer battered haddock and traditional beef and Guinness stew. There’s no better place to go to for the full Irish experience than The Celt Bar. 81 Talbot St, Dublin Tel: 01 878 8655 www.thecelt.ie

Grogan’s

This is the regular hang-out for Dublin’s finest writers and painters, or the great unwashed, and the walls inside are decked out with paintings and drawings which can, for a small sum, be purchased. Improbably, it is also part of one of the most fashionable mini crossroads in the city centre. And at weekends, the place is humming.

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Welcome to Munster Munster is the most southerly of the four provinces of Ireland and stretches from Tipperary in the South Midlands to Waterford in the South East, and from Clare, Limerick and Kerry down to Cork in the South.The entire area is famed for Irish traditional music, song and dance. There are many ancient castles and monasteries in the province, and coupled with the vast green countryside and its three cities (Limerick, Cork and Waterford) Munster is a must see destination for tourists.

Lismore Castle Bunratty Castle in County Clare is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times.

Travelling down the coast, Limerick is the next port of call which this year has been designated as Ireland’s first City of Culture.

From theatres to outdoor music events, museums to festivals, Limerick has an eclectic mix of sights and sounds to suit all tastes.

Cork at night Boat anywhere in the world.

The Rose of Tralee is the most famous Festival in Kerry and this internationally acclaimed festival comes with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a truly Irish experience.

The festival celebrates its 55th year this year and commences with the International Rose Ball on the 15th of August before culminating with the selection of the 2014 Rose of Tralee in the magnificent dome four days later. There is a packed programme of events during the week for all to enjoy.

One of Munster’s most famous landmarks the Rock of Cashel, in County Tipperary is the historical seat of the Kings of Munster. The outcrop on which the Castle and grounds stand is one of the most photogenic spots in all of Munster. The spectacular group of medieval buildings are set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale and include the 12th century round tower, the High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, the 13th century Gothic cathedral, the 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral.

Tel: 062 61437 Email: rockofcashel@opw.ie

Reginald’s Tower

County Limerick also incorporates the Foynes Estuary with its world famous Foynes Flying Boat Museum. The museum tells the story of the Pan Am Clipper aircraft which brought commercial flights from America to our shores, landing in the estuary itself. It includes the only full-scale model of a Boeing B-314 Flying

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County Cork is well worth the drive as it has sandy beaches, the wonderful Blarney Castle, Foto Wildlife Park and golf course, wonderful coastlines and a city nightlife to rival any of that in Europe. Travel from east to west or north to south in this sprawling county and there is a view, an historical point of interest or an adventure to explore.

Finally at the extreme South East of the island of Ireland is Waterford. Waterford is the capital of the ‘Sunny South East of Ireland’ and Ireland’s oldest city. The city and county is famous throughout the world as the home of Waterford Crystal. A visit to the House of Crystal visitor centre includes an opportunity to choose from the world’s largest selection of Waterford Crystal. The factory tour offers first hand access to all areas of traditional crystal production.

County Waterford offers a dazzling 147 kilometres coastline, with 49 beaches, beautiful river valleys, lakes and two dramatic ranges of very accessible mountains.

Visit the Book Of Kells in Trinity College and then take the two minute walk to visit us on Dawson Street.

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rom humble beginnings, Dingle Crystal have established themselves on the world stage thanks to their commitment to producing mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal. In an era when many other brands have gone down the wholesale route, this family-run company still proudly produce unique, hand crafted pieces that can be found in the collections of the President of Ireland and Bono to name but two.

With every piece signed and dated, it’s not hard to see why Dingle Crystal’s work would be appealing to those visiting the country, looking for an exclusive souvenir of their trip to Ireland. They also cater to those living abroad, shipping worldwide. Their fantastic work in this field was recently recognised at the SME Awards 2016, where they won the award for Best Online Exporter.

If you do visit Dingle then a trip to the Dingle Crystal store is a must.

While there you can take a tour of their workshop. There you will find company founder Sean Daly hard at work. This is a wonderful opportunity

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to observe a master craftsman and see how Dingle Crystal’s wonderful designs are created. They offer group demonstrations that can cater for up to 35 people and this is an opportunity that should not be passed up. There aren’t many craftsmen left making pieces the way Sean and his sons do and the tour is fascinating and informative.

From bowls to glasses, candlesticks and vases, Dingle Crystal can create the perfect souvenir or gift that you won’t find anywhere else. They also offer beautiful whiskey glasses that have proved extremely popular all over the world. These glasses are the perfect match for Irish whiskey but make sure you get your order in early - these handmade glasses are in great demand.

It’s not hard to see why as they really are astounding creations that would stand out in anyone’s collection.

Dingle Crystal, Green Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry Tel: 066 915 1550 info@dinglecrystal.ie www.dinglecrystal.ie

Cobh Discover the wonders of

Situated on the shores of the second largest natural harbour in the world, the tourist town of Cobh is only 25 minutes by car or train from Cork City. The town is steeped in history and culture where every person, every pier and even the stunning architecture has a story to tell.

Situated on the shores of the second largest natural harbour in the world, the tourist town of Cobh is only 25 minutes by car or train from Cork City. The town is steeped in history and culture where every person, every pier and even the stunning architecture has a story to tell.

The Titanic’s last port of call before embarking on her fatal maiden voyage, Cobh is situated in the lush coastal playground that is Cork Harbour and, backed by rolling hills, it is a destination of choice for anyone who just loves to be by the sea. An abundance of tourist attractions and activities make Cobh the ideal spot for your next getaway; be it a day trip,

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overnight, weekend or longer break. There is plenty to see and do whatever your interests.

Part of the beauty about visiting Cobh is the fact that it is breath-taking during the summer months and magical during the winter months. As the long evenings draw to a close and the weather gets more unpredictable, Cobh has a great choice of indoor attractions so that clouds can’t dampen your spirits.

Attractions such as Cobh Heritage Centre, Titanic Experience Cobh and Escapade Cobh along with Coral Leisure Centre allow for year round tourism in a dry and warm environment.

Nestled under the magnificent St. Colman’s Cathedral with its

49 bell carillon and stunning architecture, Cobh looks out onto Spike Island. Accessed via ferry from Cobh, Spike has a long and interesting history with some great stories to be told during guided tours around the island, fort, prison and newly constructed visitor centre.

Just five minutes from Fota Island which contains Fota House & Gardens, Fota Wildlife Park and Fota Island Resort, Cobh and its surroundings will keep you busy all year round.

With three hotels all boasting uninterrupted sea views, plenty of homely B&Bs and even a waterfront campervan park, there is plenty of accommodation to choose from to cater for all needs and party sizes. Be you a lone traveller, an exploring couple, a fun loving family or an adventure seeking group there is accommodation and activities to suit your every need all year round.

A myriad of festivals and events complement the views, scenery, attractions and activities that Cobh has to offer each year. Cobh and Cork Harbour play host to the European Federation of Sea Anglers European Boat Championship in September and securing this event is a testament to the superb angling that Cork Harbour and its approaches have to offer.

September also sees the return of the Cobh Blues Festival for the 10th year running. This three day festival is full of free live music in several venues around the town and attracts musicians and tourists from all around the world each year.

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f you love beautiful food in a beautiful part of the country, then head for West Cork this month for A Taste of West Cork, which runs from 9 - 18 September. This year’s festival is a must for foodies, with a jampacked programme, filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The picturesque town of Skibbereen is where the festival is mainly based but there will be events in towns all over West Cork - including Bandon, Bantry, Clonakilty and Schull. This area on the Wild Atlantic Way is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of the country and it’s the perfect place to discover the huge range of culinary delights that West Cork has to offer.

Some of the region’s best chefs will prepare meals in the local restaurants and visitors can learn from some of the best chefs from all over the world at various cookery demonstrations.

On top of that there will also be food tastings, foraging walks, open-air markets, masterclasses, and intimate evenings with local artisan food producers on the menu. Some of the top chefs and artisan food producers set to appear at the festival include; Sally Barnes of Woodcock Smokery, Avril Allshire of Caherbeg Farm and Rosscarbery Recipes, Jaffa Gill of Durrus Cheese, Carmel Somers,

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Darina Allen, Derry Clarke, Catherine Fulvio, Rachel Allen and Mary Clear of Incredible Edible.

On top of all the delicious foodie goodness, there are a whole host of other activities for visitors to enjoy.

Adventure lovers can make the most of the area’s natural resources, with outdoor pursuits such as foraging, West Cork whale watching and catch ‘n’ cook experiences on offer, as well as tours of some of West Cork’s best food producers, such as Ummera Smokehouse and Union Hall Smoked Fish. There are

even activities that loved-up couples can enjoy - including as a romantic moonlight kayaking experience or a long coastal walk along one of West Cork’s beautiful beaches.

With so much to enjoy, this is going to be a fantastic ten day culinary odyssey with the stunning scenery of West Cork as the perfect backdrop. So, go on, indulge in the good things in life and take a bite of the fun at A Taste of West Cork. www.atasteofwestcork.com

Kilkenny Shop shines a spotlight on Irish craft and fashion

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f you love to shop Irish, make sure you pop into one of Kilkenny Shop’s 14 stores throughout the country from 1-9 October for their annual Kilkenny Irish Craft & Design Week.

This nationwide campaign aims to showcase the very best of Irish design, honouring home-grown talent and the vast range created in Ireland, from pottery to crystal, handmade jewellery and fashion.

Kilkenny Shop Nassau Street will be featuring work from up and coming designers, and they will have a number of demonstrations during the week.

In recent years, Irish design has produced household names such as Orla Kiely, Alan Ardiff, Nicholas Mosse and Aideen Bodkin.

For over 50 years, the Kilkenny Group has been the leading promoter of Irish design and the Kilkenny Irish Craft & Design Week initiative further shows the retailer’s commitment to promoting this at home and abroad.

Kilkenny offers tax free shopping and unlimited worldwide shipping. They also have free personal shoppers on hand to help you with your purchases.

As Ireland’s largest emporium of Irish designers, Kilkenny Shop has been synonymous with promoting the very best of Irish design for over 50 years.

Kilkenny has 14 stores nationwide and are celebrating the opening of their new store in Ennis.

You can also shop online at kilkennyshop.com with FREE delivery on purchases over €40.

For further information, times and schedules, visit kilkennyshop.com and follow the Kilkenny Shop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live updates throughout the week – Promoting Irish design! #KICDW

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Golf Classic

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f you love golf and are thinking of a trip to Ireland next year, then the Dunmore East Golf Classic is for you. Running from 24 - 27 April 2017, the Dunmore East Golf Classic is now in its 25th year and is Europe’s longest running amateur four day team event. The competition is open to members of Registered Golf Clubs and holders of official Golf handicaps and is also great value.

Prices start from just €399 and this includes five night’s accommodation, four days of golf and four evening meals with a choice of self-catering, B&B or hotel accommodation in the picturesque village of Dunmore East and there are also discounts available to Stena Line customers. The competition will take place at four stunning golf courses - Dunmore East, Faithlegg, Waterford Castle and Tramore and there are Waterford Crystal prizes to the value of €10,000 to be won.

The Dunmore East Golf Classic is a four person team event. The best three cards per team are carried forward each day, with the best total determining the overall winner. There will also be prizes for best overseas team, best Irish team, best ladies team, best gents team and best mixed team.

Players will also compete in a single Stableford competition on each course on each day, with daily prizes on offer for first, second and third places, along with prizes for best lady and gent performance of the Classic. The Charlie Boland Perpetual Memorial Trophy will be presented to best overall performance in the Classic.

Then each evening after the golf it’s back to the beautiful seaside village of Dunmore East to enjoy a fantastic evening meal in a choice of our well renowned restaurants. Amazing!

Great golf at great value, on great courses and in a beautiful, picturesque village - what more could you want? The Dunmore East Golf Classic is must for golfers. Demand for this brilliant tournament is high though, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.discoverdunmore.com or contact Kim Judge on 00353 (0) 87 9550349 or kimjudge@discoverdunmore.com to book your place today.

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Discover a wildly romantic, luxurious coastal Inn Discover a wildly romantic, luxury coastal Inn The Strand Inn on Dunmore East Beach exudes charm and seaside fun with all the style and comfort of a boutique hotel. Owned by the Foyle family, this 15-bedroom Inn is rich in heritage and is located overlooking a glorious sandy beach and Hook Head.

We look forward to welcoming you to the home of lingering breakfasts, long lunches and lazy suppers. Sheltering on a cliff overlooking Dunmore East beach, the Strand Inn is a friendly place for all seasons - blustery and wild, romantic and surprising, sunny and warm - all the elements that ensure seaside fun. The young are welcomed with their very own bucket and spades, for days to be spent hitting the rock pools and surrounding waters.

Enjoy a glass of something chilled on the terrace to kick start a relaxing stay in Waterford, full of luxuries and simple pleasures.

Absolute comfort and contemporary seaside chic, the sea facing, en-suite rooms offer a fresh and light barefoot beach ambience, with crisp bed linen, bespoke fabrics and all the elements expected of a special bolt hole. Sunbathe on a private terrace overlooking the ever changing

coastal views and then dine in the fabled Strand Inn restaurant.

The kitchen’s mantra is freshness and seasonality, underpinned by a deep rooted respect for the surrounding waters and pastures. Look forward to superb Irish beef, lobster and line caught seafood.

Beamed ceilings, original stone walls, planked floors, books and board games all await you in the bar and drawing room. A welcoming stove and the lure of a proper pint makes it feel special and secluded here. You cannot imagine the sunrises or sunsets until you get here. Never more than a window away from a fabulous view of Dunmore East, a few days here, even just a night, and you will feel good all over.

PERFECT FOR INTIMATE WEDDINGS For your Wedding or Special Celebration why not have the ultimate treat, The Strand Inn can be exclusively yours for up to 150 guests.

The essence of understated elegance. Pictureperfect for the most intimate and memorable weddings celebrations. The Foyle family look forward to welcoming you.

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Recommended Pubs in Munster Dick Mack’s

Named after the leather craftsman, this small and gloriously “busy” pub still sells hand made leather ware inside at the shop to one side. Its walls are drowned in archaic photographs, and outside there’s a star studded pavement where the likes of Robert Mitchum, Sean Connery and Julia Roberts have left their mark. For many, many people, this is what they imagine when they conjure up the image of an Irish pub.

Greene St, Dingle, Co Kerry Tel: 066 915 1960

Jack Meades (under the bridge)

An Brog

O’Neill’s Bar

An Brog has been attending to fans of alternative and indie music for over 20 years now, and they’ve a constantly evolving roster of Djs and live bands catering to all and every musical taste. And best of all, they are open til 2 in the morning, seven days a week.

Dunmore Rd, Waterford Tel: 051 850 950

The Bierhaus

72-73 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork Tel: 021 427 0074

Buckley’s Bar

The oak panelled walls and turf fire are the perfect accompaniment to the many musicians who drop in here for the impromptu sessions that seem to be forever going on here. Both bar and hotel have been welcoming visitors since it opened in 1926. And many people either begin their trip around the kingdom there, or base themselves there for its duration.

The Arbutus Hotel, College St, Killarney, Co Kerry.

Tel: 064 663 1037

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Set on 5 acres of impeccably kept lawns, this sprawling complex boasts a number of bars. The old world bar it has dates back to 1705, whilst its lime kiln and ice house were built around 1860.

But there is also a modern bar, and an extensive beer garden looking down over the gardens and streams. And good quality food is served here throughout the day.

O’Neill’s Bar/Mol’s Restaurant is located at the top of the town of Tramore. It’s one of the original family owned and run, bar & restaurants in Tramore. With its long standing tradition in sport it’s no wonder this bar is the main sports bar in the town. Since its renovation in 2015 the bar has gone from strength to strength with now one of the most comfortable and accommodating smoking rooms in the country.

There are over 220 different beers to choose from here, including 6 rotating guest draught taps and a cask. So whether you are looking for a bottle or draught, an international or an Irish beer, there’s a reasonably good chance you’ll find it here. And they spend as much time on getting the atmosphere right as they do on choosing their beers.

Pope’s Quay, Cork Tel: 021 455 1648

Dolan’s Pub and Restaurant

Live music every Thursday to Sunday ensures that your visit will be one you won’t forget. They also have a top class restaurant adjacent to the bar which serves excellent cuisine hosting a range of dishes sourced locally with the best Waterford has to offer

Dolan’s is made up of three venues, two outdoor areas, a traditional Irish pub and a restaurant.

So there’s music here every day of the week, and they’ll serve you your breakfast, lunch and dinner as you require. Some of the many guests who’ve enjoyed their hospitality include Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Sharon Shannon and Imelda May.

O’Neills Bar, Summerhill, Tramore, Co.Waterford

3-4 Dock Rd, Limerick Tel: 061 314 483 (ext 1)

Recommended Restaurants in Munster The Strand Inn

fish on a particular day, then they won’t open the restaurant. A certain Mr. Paul Hewson, aka Bono is a fan. So book early to avoid disappointment.

The Smuggler’s Inn

Dingle Harbour. Tel: 066 915 0811

La Boheme Overlooking Hook Head, The Strand Inn is the perfect place to enjoy lingering breakfasts, relax over a long lunch or enjoy intimate, romantic suppers. Diners can look forward to the finest Irish beef, lobster and line caught seafood in a luxurious setting, characterised by beamed ceilings, original stone walls and planked floors.

Dunmore East, Co.Waterford.

Tel: 051 383 174 www.thestrandinn.com

The Munster Room Restaurant

The Munster Room Restaurant at Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort was awarded 2AA Rosettes in 2001 and currently continues this elite standard further confirmed with multiple awards and its review in the 2015 Michelin Guide. With its warm ambience, wonderful oak paneled walls, ornate ceiling, and further complemented by an extensive wine cellar and exciting seasonal menus it’s easy to see why it’s such a winning choice. Using the finest local produce, gifted head chef Michael Thomas and his culinary team continually create dishes with intense flavors that will tantalize and satisfy every food lover’s palate and create a truly memorable fine dining experience.

Waterford Castle, The Island, Co. Waterford Tel: 051 878203 www.waterfordcastleresort.com/munsterroom-restaurant

Out of the Blue

They serve only the freshest, most succulent fish and shellfish here, which they have delivered every day, literally, from the sea outside their front door. And if there’s no

La Boheme offers a unique experience for lovers of fine dining, with its location in the basement of one of Waterford’s foremost prestigious buildings. Head Chef Eric Theze uses fresh locally sourced produce, providing guests with exquisitely presented delectable dishes. Christine ensures that all are greeted with a warm welcome, with the belief in treating each guest as if they are being welcomed into their own home. A blend of fine dining and wine bar with bistro menu options, qualifies La Boheme as a hidden gem in the heart of Waterford City.

Open Monday - Saturday 5.30pm until late (Open Bank Holiday Sundays) 2 George’s St., Waterford. Tel: 051 875645 www.labohemerestaurant.ie

The Copper Hen

This ocean front family run (2nd generation) establishment opened in 1980. The restaurant has been praised by gastronomic writers worldwide. It’s not hard to see why as the Chef/Proprietor, Henry Hunt, takes pride in serving fresh local produce. Panoramic views from the dining room, and friendly service, will give you the perfect dining experience.

For total relaxation why not have an overnight stay in one of the comfortable guest rooms.

Cliff Road, Waterville, Co. Kerry Tel: 066 9474330, www.thesmugglersinn.ie

The Lobster

Whether you’re looking for lunch, a casual dinner or just a quiet pint, the friendly staff at The Lobster are sure to look after your every need. Situated in the seaside town of Waterville, it’s no surprise that The Lobster serve some of the best seafood in Kerry and their beef and Guinness stew is also spoken of very highly by all who have sampled it.

Waterville, Co. Kerry. Tel: 066 9474629

The Cliff Restaurant The Copper Hen Restaurant is situated above Mother McHugh’s Pub on the Copper Coast between Tramore and Dungarvan in County Waterford. The restaurant was opened in November 2010 by award-winning chef Eugene Long and his wife Sinead Frisby. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the food is reasonably priced.

Diners can choose from a range of locally sourced food, such as Kilmore crab claws, sautéed Tiger Prawns or Portobello mushroom bruschetta to start and Irish Hereford sirloin steak, grilled fillet of salmon or pan-roasted Dunmore Cod as main courses. The Copper Hen offers an unforgettable casual dining experience that visitors to Waterford can’t miss out on.

Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch.

Tel: 051 330 300 www.thecopperhen.ie

The Cliff Restaurant is a new addition to The Strand Inn. The Cliff is a relaxed, casual affair serving brunch from 1pm, and is open for food until 9pm. The Cliff contains a bar and two dining rooms. Downstairs is kid friendly, while upstairs is kid free making it the perfect place for both a family occasion or an evening meal with friends. The menu is wide ranging and includes pizzas, pastas, great salads and burgers, as well as delicious steaks.

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Cliffs of Moher

Stretching for eight kilometres along the coastline and standing at 214 metres at their highest point, the Cliffs of Moher give the visitor a panoramic view out onto the Atlantic Ocean. It is said that on a clear day you can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, over the twelve pins and the Blasket Islands off the coast of Kerry. When there you really should ascend O’Briens Tower which has been used as a viewing point for centuries past.

Jameson Experience, Midleton Co.Cork

The Hunt Museum

The Hunt Museum has artefacts from Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Olmec civilisation. There is also an important collection of Irish archaeological material ranging from Neolithic flints, Bronze Age material, and Christian art.

One of the strengths of the collection is the medieval material, which include statues in stone and wood, painted panels, jewellery, enamels, ivories, ceramics, crystal and crucifixes. Plus work from Picasso, Renoir, Roderic O’Conor, Jack B. Yeats, Robert Fagan and Henry Moore.

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The Ring of Kerry (Irish: Mórchuaird Chiarraí) is not a ring in the conventional sense but a 179-km-long circular tourist route in County Kerry. The scenery along this route is spectacular to behold and the route takes you through the Gap of Dunloe, the Bog Village, past Rossbeigh Beach, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, The Blue Pool, Ross Castle, the Ogham Stones, and many more visitor attractions.

Bunratty Castle

Tel: 061 312 833 www.huntmuseum.com

Titanic Experience Cobh

Join the whiskey Masters for a guided tour through the romantic past of Irish whiskey making. Learn about the Angels Share, Triple Distillation and above all the smooth taste of Jameson Irish Whiskey. The Old Midleton Distillery stands on the banks of the Dungourney river in Midleton. It is a distillery steeped in history and provides both a cultural and educational experience.

The old distillery buildings have been restored to their original splendor, as they looked in 1805 when whiskey was first produced on this site.

Each tour culminates in the Jameson Bar with a complimentary glass of Jameson and a chance to become a “Qualified Irish Whiskey Taster”. Visitors can also enjoy a delicious lunch in the Malt House Restaurant or browse the Distillery shop, where you will find exclusive Jameson gifts.

Ring of Kerry

Bunratty Castle in County Clare is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times. Browse the castle and marvel at the finest collection of medieval furniture in the country which brings to life a vital part of our Medieval past.

Blarney Castle Titanic Experience Cobh is located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the centre of Cobh town (formerly known as Queenstown) the departure point for the final 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic. The visitor experience is presented in two parts. The first is an immersive audio visual tour retracing the steps of the 123 passengers who boarded Titanic from Queenstown on April 11th 1912.

The second part of the Titanic Experience examines how it all went wrong. The unbelievable and “almost” impossible sequence of events that occurred to cause Titanic to sink.

Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting visitors from all over the world ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. This is probably because of the famous stone you will see at the top of the tower. People from all over the world have climbed up there to kiss it in the hope of acquiring the gift of the gab.

www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie

Tel: 021 438 5252

King John’s Castle When you visit King John’s Castle, you truly take a step back in time and make a journey through over 800 years of Irish history.

Built in Limerick, on the boundary of the River Shannon, the castle is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, with the walls, towers and fortifications still standing today.

The castle was originally a Viking settlement, dating back to 922 but the castle as it looks to today was built on the orders of King John (perhaps best known as a major figure in the Robin Hood legends) in 1200, eventually being completed around 1210. The castle was built in order to protect the city from the Gaelic kingdoms to the west and any rebel Norman lords in the east and south. Under the general peace imposed by the Norman rule, Limerick prospered as a port and trading centre, with the castle acting as a watchdog over any cargo that passed through the city. The city was so

prosperous that King John even minted his own coins in Limerick.

In later years, the walls of the castle were severely damaged in the Siege of Limerick in 1642 - the first of five sieges to occur during the 17th century. To date there have been over 1,000 objects excavated from the siege period, including skeletal remains, some of which can be viewed when you visit the castle.

King John’s Castle retains many of the pioneering features which made its construction unique for the time, including its massive gatehouse, battlements and corner towers. These are just some of the features that can be explored on a visit to the castle.

A new visitor’s centre opened there in 2013, which has a number of state of the art interpretive activities and exhibitions.

Touch screen technology, 3D models and a discovery drawer are among the exciting techniques that will connect you to tales of

siege and warfare. It’s the perfect place to bring curious children too, with a dazzling array of computer generated animations and ghostly projections taking them on a trip back through time. There is also an Education and Activity Room that is bustling with tasks to stimulate curious minds.

In the busy courtyard, there is a medieval campaign tent, a blacksmith’s forge and scenes from a 17th century siege. After you’ve taken all of this in, you can relax in the cafe, which offers stunning views of the courtyard and out on to the mighty River Shannon.

If you’re visiting Limerick or any of the surrounding areas, a trip to King John’s Castle is most definitely worth your time. This stunning castle offers a great opportunity to delve into Irish history and learn about our colourful past. www.shannonheritage.com/KingJohnsCastle

Cobh Guinness Blues Festival Photography: Fionnghuala Smith

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very year in September, the beautiful tourist town of Cobh in County Cork hosts a gathering of International, National and Local Blues musicians for the annual Guinness Cobh Blues Festival to bring Blues alive in Cobh for the weekend. With concerts and performances both outdoor and indoor, including many of the towns venues, pubs and hotels, Cobh Guinness Blues Festival was founded by Paul O'Halloran in September 2007. Now in its 10th year, Cobh Blues Festival takes place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of September. Each year it has grown from strength to strength and this year will be no different.

The festival is sponsored by Diageo with the support of Cobh Tourism as well as local businesses. The event will provide over a hundred hours of free music with over 20 acts performing in 11 indoor and outdoor venues around the seaside town.

Venues include local pubs, clubs and hotels as well as the bandstand in the promenade situated on the waterfront making for the perfect setting for some open air electric and acoustic blues. On Saturday the 24th September at 2:30pm there will be a family fun afternoon in the promenade with the Cobh Blues Club providing the music along with some invited guests.

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has grown in popularity so much that it is now one of the town’s musical highlights and brings in returning groups of visitors and performers each year to experience some top quality music. Anyone with an interest in blues music should not miss out on this great weekend of fun. All are invited to attend the free concerts and local Hotels and B&B’s would be delighted to put you up for a night or the full weekend so you can enjoy the music without the hassle of getting home after.

The Festival begins on Friday with concerts taking place right across the town.

Over the course of the weekend the times of the concerts vary from day and night to cater for all age groups and this year sees the return of the very popular midnight blues sessions on Friday and Saturday night in The Bellavista Hotel where Will Killeen will return for another year from England to perform on the Saturday night from 11:30pm and there is also a great gig lined up for the Friday night.

Other performances over the weekend include Aaron Curtis returning from England after five years. From Cork’s Lee Delta Blues Club is the Dizzy Blues Band.

From Cavan, the John Street Blues Band.

Local hero and “The Voice of Ireland” finalist, Jamie Stanton will be making appearances across the weekend too and is sure to draw a large crowd as always. The Cobh Blues Club will be the backbone of the festival with several performances and festival regulars, Dr. Dec & The Side Effects, Karl & Sean Long, The Hitmen, Rob Harley Experience and Paul Hannon to name but a few will all be making appearances over the weekend in various venues.

For more information on the Cobh Blues festival check out www.cobhbluesfestival. com and like the festival on Facebook (facebook.com/CobhBluesFestival) for updated information on all gigs across the weekend and watch out for announcements of new acts being added to the festival line up.

Cork Folk Festival

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ans of folk music will flock to Ireland’s southern musical capital for the 37th annual Cork Folk Festival, which runs from 29 September to 2 October. This long established and popular festival will see the cream of folk music packing out twelve venues across Cork city during its four day run and there are some very big names to enjoy.

Blarney native Mick Flannery will perform this year. Flannery is a refreshingly honest artist, whose sole focus has always been songwriting, eschewing any glitz or glamour.

With his new album ‘I Own You’ due for release on Universal Records, seeing him perform in his home county is an experience not to be missed.

Also appearing this year are Lynched.

These self-styled Dublin folk miscreants have been making a big impression on the music scene over the past few years and have appeared on Later...with Jools Holland.

Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin music-hall ditties, street songs and classic ballads from the Traveller tradition.

Traditional musicians will feature strongly throughout the festival, including the unmissable Buttons & Bows (featuring brothers Séamus and Manus McGuire) Jackie Daly and Garry O’Briain plus We Banjo 3 from Galway who will feature brothers Enda & Fergal Scahill. The lineup

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also includes Scots troubadour Dick Gaughan and gifted English songwriter Steve Tilston, plus a very special concert: The Compánach Concert - The Music of Ireland, which features Fintan Vallely, Gerry O Connor, Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn, Roisín Chambers, Sibéal Davitt and photographer, Jacques Piraprez Nutan.

A new musical project from Dónal Lunny will premiere at the festival. The Atlantic Arc Orchestra will feature Pauline Scanlon (Lumiere), Jarlath Henderson (Uilleann Pipes), Aidan O’Rourke (Lau), Padraig Rynne (Notify), Ewen Vernal, John Blease.

Lunny will serve as musical director for this very special performance.

Since its birth in 1979, Cork Folk Festival has earned a reputation for bringing together some of the biggest names on the traditional and folk scene – as well as championing some of its up-and-coming stars. Whether it’s local foods; tripe and drisheen, or a bodhrán workshop, fiddle concert or trad session that you’re after, the festival is well catered and all at minimal cost, making it perfect for lovers of great acoustic music. www.corkfolkfestival.com

Welcome to Connaught

Macnas Festival Parade This Fierce Beauty

The province of Connaught lies in the West of Ireland with its coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The counties of Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway and Roscommon make up this geographically diverse region with the Atlantic Ocean to its westerly boundary, and the midlands of Roscommon to the East. It is the least populated with a population of just over 400,000.

Historically, Connaught has retained its rich Gaelic heritage and today still has communities where the Irish language only is spoken amongst them. But English is the primary second language. These regions are collectively called the Gaeltacht. The remote and beautiful Aran Islands off the mainland of County Galway are also part of the Gaeltacht.

The primary business centre of Connaught, and the most densely populated area is the thriving city of Galway to the south of the province. Although Sligo City, Carrick on Shannon, and Boyle are all fine business and shopping centres in their own right.

Galway city

Connaught has some Carrick on Shannon of the most scenic and unspoilt countryside to be found in Ireland, including the spectacular mountainous landscape of Connemara, the lock gates and river banks of the Shannon Waterway, the famed Galway Bay and the historic glens of County Leitrim.

Couple these with the beautiful Ashford the holiest mountain in Ireland. The tradition Castle in Mayo near to Cong where the of pilgrimage to this holy mountain stretches film The Quiet Man was filmed, and the back over 5,000 years from the Stone Age to natural serenity of Lough Key Forest Park the present day without interruption. Croagh in Roscommon, and a tour of this region is a Patrick is renowned today for its Patrician must for all.

Pilgrimage in honour of Saint Patrick, For those interested in a religious experience Ireland’s patron saint. It was on the summit Mayo is famed for Knock Shrine where on of the mountain that Saint Patrick is said to the 21st August, 1879, at about 8 o’clock, Our have fasted for forty days in 441 AD, and the Lady, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist custom of trekking up the mountain has been are reputed to have appeared. The apparition faithfully handed down from generation to was seen by fifteen people whose ages ranged generation. Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from the from six years to seventy-five and included picturesque town of Westport, and its conical men, women and children. The shrine has shape soars majestically above the surrounding become so popular in modern times that the countryside with magnificent views of Clew Ireland West International Airport was built Bay beneath. especially in 1985 to cater for the hundreds So, whether it’s water activities on the Atlantic of thousands of pilgrims and visitors to coastline, cruising on the Shannon Waterway, Connaught. religious pilgrimages, chilling out amongst The county also features the pilgrimage site an unspoilt landscape or driving along roads known as Croagh Patrick, which overlooks where motoring is still a pleasure, Connaught Clew Bay in County Mayo. This is considered has it all.

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Shorelines Arts Festival T

he cafés, restaurants and bars of Portumna in Galway will be buzzing when the Shorelines Arts Festival comes to town from 15 to 18 September.

Situated on the shores of the Shannon and Lough Derg, this boutique festival has a menu to suit all artistic tastes, unique and personal, in a town that is open and welcoming to visitors and tourists who wish to come along and enjoy a stunning programme of music, literature, drama, art and cinema.

Before the festival officially opens, visitors can enjoy the Shorelines Art Exhibition, which opens in The Gallery at The Workhouse from 4 September. Exhibits include an emigration themed collection by Joyce Little and a live portraiture by Eamonn Byrne of a local Portumna face. Watch out for Sculptor Donnacha Cahill’s Megaloceros, an audio art installation made from mild steel to recreate his innovative giant elk.

Watch and listen for this unique sculpture during the festival weekend.

The festival will be officially opened

by RTE’s Rick O’Shea on Thursday, 15 September, with music from renowned harpist Michelle Mulcahy and a tapestry of harmony from The Whileways. Once the

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festival opens, it will be jam-packed with a host of amazing events.

Drama features heavily at the festival.

There will be a Culture Night event from Seamus O’Rourke of Livin’ Dred Theatre Company, a one woman production Going Spare from Siobhán Donnellan, who is a writer for Fair City, and a look inside the world of institutional life with Floating World Productions as it recalls the story of Hanna Greally. There will also be a performance from local drama group, who will stage a production The Chip Van Plays Dixie.

The festival’s literary programme is incrtedibly strong and features award winning writers, including Donal Ryan and Alan McMonagle. Donal’s third novel All We Shall Know will be launched late September following on his short story collection A Slanting of the Sun, while Alan McMonagle, who is well known for his short stories will publish his debut novel Ithaca next year.

The icing on the literary programme is Paul Kingsnorth in conversation with Nuala Ní Chonchúir. Paul, a long listed Booker writer, will discuss the art of writing as well as the strong themes in his new novel Beast.

Poets for Shorelines 2016 include readers from Gallery Press, Sean Lysaght, Tom

French and Michelle O’Sullivan, as well as readings from Donegal based poet Mary Turley-McGrath and Kate Dempsey. The country’s smallest cinema is set up each year at Shorelines and this year, audiences will be treated to a series of live action shorts, including The Swing, The Phone Call, Boogaloo and the Academy Award winning film Stutterer, as well as the stunning documentary, Fís na Fuisoige (The Lark’s View).

The fun extends to the whole family, with a range of children’s events to be enjoyed. Events include magic storytime with writers Geraldine Mills and Nigel Quinlan, workshops in Lego Robotics, copper and blacksmith art, story writing, dance, Little Red Riding Hood in an afternoon of street theatre, face painting, circus acts and so much more.

On top of all that, there’s music from the likes of Martin Hayes and Maria Doyle Kennedy, sean-nós singer Séan Garvey, recitation competitions and absolutely anything that lovers of the arts can dream of. You’re sure of a warm welcome and a brilliant time in Portumna at this fantastic boutique festival. www.shorelinesartsfestival.com

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Explore Connaught

Lovely Leitrim Barge Holiday Boatel Kylemore Abbey Few places on earth have the tranquillity and beauty of Kylemore Abbey and its majestic Victorian walled garden, which won the prestigious Europa Nostra Award in 2002.The garden comprises of roughly 6 acres and is divided in two by a natural mountain stream. The eastern half comprises of the flower or pleasure garden, glass houses and gardeners’ houses. While the kitchen garden makes up the other half of the garden and is predominantly given over to the growing of food.

Glencar Waterfall Glencar Waterfall is situated near Glencar Lake, 11 kilometres west of Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. It is particularly impressive after rain and can be viewed from a lovely wooded walk. The most dramatic waterfall descends from a 50ft rocky headland into a deep pool below in a haze of white spray. A paved path to the viewing area provides a wonderful vantage point from which to view the waterfall which is particularly spectacular during wet conditions.

Arigna Mining Experience Discover what coal mining life was like for coal miners in the Arigna Valley in Roscommon from the 1700’s until its closure in 1990. Visit the exhibition area to discover the history of the mine and then take an underground tour of the mine, where the methods used to extract coal are demonstrated, with lighting and sound effects added for authenticity.

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You can book online at www.bargeholidayboatel.ie

Dún Aonghasa National Museum of Ireland - Country Life The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life in Turlough Park, Castlebar houses exhibits showing how rural people in Ireland lived from the time of the Great Famine right up until the 1950s. The museum features four levels of interactive displays and exhibitions that offer a fascinating insight into the lives of the rural Irish people in years gone by.

Connemara Mullaghmore is one of the surfing capitals of the Irish Atlantic coastline, and is recognised as one of the top surfing destinations in the world. Surfers and windsurfers from all over the world have ridden waves up to 15 metres (49 ft) high off Mullaghmore Head. The area is also safe for bathing, and has all the modern facilities that you could wish for to make your stay enjoyable.

Mary McInerney and Jorn Bjerknes invite you to join them on their luxury custom made barge for an unforgettable experience traversing the Shannon waterways.

Whether you fancy going fishing, a leisurely cruise down the Shannon, going for a round of golf, or anything else you can think of, Mary and Jorn are happy to cater to what is required.

Connemara is a world of unspoilt natural beauty, rolling hills, leafy glens and crystal clear mountain streams all overlooked by towering majestic mountains. Travel from the rugged Twelve Bens mountain range in the north through lake-rich Roundstone Bog, to the golden beaches reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean. This wondrous landscape is bounded on the West, South and North by the Atlantic Ocean.

Located on Inismór in the Aran Islands, Dún Aonghasa is one of the best examples of a semi-circular stone fort in Europe.

Located on the 300ft cliffside on the south of the island, it is one of Ireland’s most visited attractions and offers stunning views that stretch the length of the island.

Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from the picturesque town of Westport, and its conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside, offering spectacular views of Clew Bay and the surrounding countryside. It was on the summit of this mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD, and the custom has been faithfully handed down from generation to generation. On the last day in July 25,000 pilgrims climb it, and over a million people visit Croagh Patrick every year.

Recommended Pubs in Connaught Tigh Neachtain (Naughtons)

Just across the road from Galway’s justly celebrated Druid Theatre, the Neachtain family have been running this pub here since 1894. And the artsy crowd that congregate here are as likely to be treated to a live jazz trio as they are to the best in Irish trad.

17 Cross st, Galway Tel: 091 568 820

Furey’s Pub

The Quays

Furey’s is located in the centre of Sligo, and is your no nonsense, strictly Irish trad music only, Irish pub. And they are as keen on real beer as they are on serious music, offering up an impressive choice craft beers.

Bridge St, Sligo Tel: 087 958 3080 Don’t be put off by the reams of tourists that flock here all year round, there’s a reason that this pub enjoys such a lofty reputation. It looks and feels exactly like an Irish pub should. And be sure to check out the back of the pub which has been decked out with stained glass and wooden pews borrowed from a Medieval French church!

Bosh Bar and Restaurant Whether you are looking for a bit of good quality food, hoping to catch some live music, or just want to watch the match, this is the place you’re looking for when you find yourself in Castlebar.

11 Quay St, Galway Tel: 091 568 347

Linenhall St., Castlebar, Co Mayo Tel: 094 925 0534

Roísín Dubh

Matt Malloy’s

It might have changed hands a few years ago, but the Roísín Dubh is still the premier music venue in the West. In the past they played host to Ray Davies, The New York Dolls and Townes Van Zandt and, more recently the XX, DJ Shadow and Dinosaur Jr. The only difference is, they’ve got a beer garden on the roof now!

This is exactly the kind of pub you’d expect the flute player with the Chieftains to have opened. And when he’s not on tour with them, you can expect to see Matt Malloy here in person, joining in on the sessions that take place within.

Lower Dominick St., Galway Tel: 091 586 540

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Recommended Restaurants in Connaught Kai Café

An Port Mór Restaurant

Roasted pig cheeks with black pudding, and apple and vanilla sauce is just one of this award winning restaurant’s specialities. One of the finest restaurants in the West.

1 Brewery Place, Bridge St, Westport, Co. Mayo Tel: 098 26730

The Cottage Restaurant

Head chef Sham Hanifa’s sauces are so well regarded, you can buy jars of them to take away with you after your meal. Originally from Malaysia, he’s been here in Leitrim for over 14 years and applies his culinary skills to the local Irish produce that are native to the West.

Jamestown, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071 962 5933

Ashford Castle

Dating all the way back to 1228, this is one of the most imposing castles on the island. And where better to dine than in the George V dining room, built specially by the Guinness family when they hosted the Prince of Wales in 1906.

Cong, Co. Mayo Tel: 094 954 6003 David and Jessica Murphy’s restaurant in the heart of Galway has justly won a mountain of awards over the last couple of years, including Restaurant of the Year in 2012. Of the many, many who sing its praises, John McKenna wrote, “It’s vital food, packed with good energy, and it lifts you up to eat it because it’s so simple and elemental.”

Sea Road, Galway City.

Tel: 091 526 003

Eala Bhán

Upstairs @ West Restaurant

Situated in the luxury 4 star hotel The Twelve in Barna, minutes away from the city centre, this is one of Galway’s best kept secrets and is well worth a visit.

The Twelve, Barna, Galway City Tel: 091 597 000

Waterfront House Restaurant

Ireland’s largest stockist of Designer Sunglasses If it’s fresh seafood or a prime steak you’re looking for, this is the place for you. Situated in the heart of Sligo this restaurant is warmly recommended by one and all, including Lucinda O’Sullivan and Georgina Campbell.

Rockwood Parade, Sligo Town Tel: 071 914 5823

Half way between Athlone and Roscommon, and a quarter of an hour’s drive from either, Aidan Murray has been head chef here for over 20 years. Superior bistro food.

The Waterfront House Restaurant boasts one of the most outstanding sea views in Ireland. You can wine, dine and relax as you peer out over the 5km beach overlooking Killala Bay. Since it opened in 2011 the Seaview Restaurant and Wine Bar have become popular with locals and visitors alike. Fresh Seafood is a speciality.

Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon Tel: 090 666 1255

Enniscrone, County Sligo Tel: 096 37120

The Yew Tree Restaurant

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Welcome to Ulster

The Giants Causway Photo: @storytravelers The Ancient Irish province of Ulster, made up of 9 counties, was partitioned in 1921 and six of the counties in it now make up Northern Ireland. These are Fermanagh, Antrim, Down, Derry/Londonderry, Armagh, and Tyrone.

The other three counties are Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland.

County Fermanagh has over 300 square miles of water, 365 islands, breathtaking scenery, the mystical Marble Arch Caves Geo Park, world class fishing and more historic monuments than you could shake a stick at. In short, Fermanagh is a Lakeland Paradise.

County Donegal is in the northwest of the

‘Hills of Donegal’ consist of two major ranges, the Derryveagh Mountains in the north and the Bluestack Mountains in the south, with Mount Errigal at 751 metres the highest peak.

The Slieve League cliffs are the second highest sea cliffs in Europe, while Donegal’s Malin Head is the most northerly point on the island of Ireland.

new Titanic Quarter and the Odyssey Arena to name but a few. This vibrant city has a culture all of its own and its restaurants, theatres and nightlife are amazingly good value.

Mount Errigal

Belfast Republic of Ireland. The name “Donegal” comes from the Irish, meaning “the fort of the foreigners”. The county consists chiefly of low mountains, with a deeply indented coastline forming natural loughs, of which Lough Swilly is the most notable. The famous mountains or

County Antrim with its beautiful coast road and famous glens is the most north easterly county on the island. On a worldwide scale Antrim’s most famous attraction is the Giants Causeway. However the renowned ‘Glens of Antrim’, the Bushmills Distillery and Carrickfergus Castle are well worth visiting as well.

Belfast City too has many things to see including the grandeur of the City Hall, the

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Great Irish Writers

George Bernard Shaw

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ot many people have had the influence on Western culture that George Bernard Shaw continues to enjoy more than sixty years after his death. A playwright and critic of massive importance, with a range incorporating satire to historical allegory, there are many who consider Shaw as second only to Shakespeare among English language dramatists.

Born in Synge Street in Dublin on 26 July 1856 to George Carr Shaw and Lucinda Elizabeth Shaw, the young George, who would later insist on being known as Bernard, initially found solace in music as a child. His family were not wealthy owing to his father’s alcoholism and although he loved his mother dearly, he would later comment that she could be somewhat cold and distant.

Shaw also had great disdain for organised education and left school in October 1871 to become a junior clerk in a Dublin firm of land agents, rising quickly up the promotional ladder.

His mother moved to London in 1873 and Shaw followed three years later. He would not return to Ireland for 29 years and never lived there again. It was in London that Shaw first began on the path that would make him internationally renowned. He secured a reader’s pass to the British Museum Reading Room and began to educate himself and write his first novels. These novels were roundly rejected and many would not be published until much later in his life. Around this time, he also became heavily involved with the socialist Fabian Society, a group that would influence his thinking for many years.

The mid-1880’s marked a turning point in Shaw’s life as his first two novels were published and he began his career as a critic - eventually becoming one of the most respected music and literary critics in the world. He also turned his attention to writing plays and had his first box office success in 1894 with Arms and the Man, a comedy satirising the conventions of love, military honour and class.

Shaw’s career took another upturn in fortunes when J.E. Vedrenne and Harley Granville established the Royal Court Theatre in Chelsea in 1904. In the five years that followed, the theatre would stage 14 of Shaw’s plays. The first of these was John Bull’s Island, a comedy about an Englishman in Ireland that 54

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was seen by King Edward VII, who reputedly laughed so hard at it that he broke his chair.

One of his most successful and popular plays, Pygmalion, opened in 1912. This enduring play would later go on to be adapted into the musical My Fair Lady but before that, Shaw wrote the screenplay for the 1938 film version, for which he won an Academy Award. Having won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1925, this makes Shaw the only person to date to have ever won both a Nobel Prize and an Academy Award.

Shaw remained active in politics for most of his life and served as a borough councillor in London. He later invested £1,000 for a one fifth share of the socialist magazine The New Statesman and wrote regularly for the publication until he fell out with its editor Clifford Sharp in 1916. Shaw’s political views at times made him unpopular. His view that both sides were culpable for starting World War I were not well received and he would later express admiration for dictators such as Stalin and Mussolini.

In spite of this, his great skill as a writer was never in doubt and he enjoyed a surge in popularity when many of his plays were revived on the West End during World War II. He accepted the freedom of Dublin in 1946 and continued to write up until his death in November 1950 at the age of 94. His work continues to be pored over and admired by Shavian scholars the world over and he will go down in history as not just a great Irish writer, but one of the greatest writers the world has ever known.

Land and Sea Harvests from

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own County Museum has one of the most significant collections of farming artefacts in a local museum in Ireland. The objects held by the museum range from large pieces of machinery such as a reaper and binder and a Ferguson tractor, to small hand tools.

The collection includes ploughs, harrows, drills, rollers and grubbers, potato diggers, hay rakes and turners, grinders, churns, an egg incubator, carts, traps, a slipe and even farm gates.

Some of the most important items include a wooden plough from the Mournes, a reaper and binder made in Chicago, and locally forged ploughs.

In addition to the farming collection the museum also holds a number of objects related to the fishing and fish processing industries in County Down, including a boat built by Murnins of Cloughy, Kilclief, Co Down.

Until September 2015 many of these objects could not be exhibited due to space restrictions but a new permanent gallery, Harvests from Land and Sea, now provides an extensive display of farming and maritime objects on the ground floor of a brand new Extension to the County Museum, also housing the Downpatrick High Cross, a gallery telling the story of the old gaol in which the Museum is housed, and the new Cathedral View Tearoom with breathtaking views of the County Down landscape.

Harvests from Land and Sea tells the story of how the farming and fishing industries have developed over time, and how our landscape, culture and identity have been shaped by those working on the land and sea. With sections on seed crops, root crops, livestock farming, farming in the modern age, food processing and fishing as well as information on the history of agriculture in County Down from earliest times to today the exhibition presents a comprehensive and fascinating account of our most important industries.

The display of large objects accompanied by evocative images and oral accounts of farming life make a dramatic impact in a new purpose built gallery while the adjoining store which houses the rest of the museum’s agricultural collection can be visited by appointment.

In addition to the objects collected from County Down farms and

homes, the museum’s photographic collection includes hundreds of images of farming and fishing ranging from images of ploughing fields and harvesting crops to sea fishing and processing herring.

The photographs represent the region from Lecale to the Mournes and include images of families at work, threshing groups, agricultural students and people attending market and fair days. They date from the late nineteenth century to the 1980s. Many of these photographs are on display in Harvests from Land and Sea and more can be seen on their website www.downcountymuseum.com Groups can book special tours of the exhibition and see other objects in the collection. Contact the museum on 028-44615218 for more details.

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Explore Ulster

Titanic Belfast Since opening in March 2012 Titanic Belfast has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland, with over a million visitors through its doors in its first year. Housed in an iconic, six storey building, it’s located in the heart of Belfast, right next to the site where the famous ship was built, telling the story of the Titanic from its conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through its construction and launch, to its famous maiden voyage and tragic end.

The Giant’s Causeway The Giant’s Causeway stretches for around five kilometres along the Antrim coast.

Legend has it that it was built by Finn MacCool so that he could get across to Scotland to take on a giant who lived there.

In 1986 the Giant’s Causeway Visitors centre opened, after the World Heritage Conventions added it to its list of sites which are of exceptional interest and universal value.

Dunluce Castle With a rich history, in a stunning, location, Dunluce Castle on the coast of Antrim is just waiting to be explored. Visitor information includes an audio visual tour of the castle, with a ‘treasure hunt’ encouraging younger visitors to explore.

You can also download a Dunluce Castle app for iPhone and Android devices, available free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.

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The Old Bushmills Distillery Bushmills is the only distillery in Ireland to make triple-distilled malt whiskey. This is at the heart of all Bushmills whiskeys, whether Bushmills or Black Bush, and it is this that gives them their unique combination of smoothness and richness.

Today, over 120,00 visitors come to the Old Distillery every year to discover more about how it is all done, and to see for themselves where the magic happens.

Ulster American Folk Park Situated 5 miles outside of Omagh on the road to Strabane, the museum is your chance to mix family fun with a fascinating exploration of our shared histories.

Immerse yourself in the world famous story of Irish emigration at the museum that brings it to life. Follow the emigrant trail as you journey from the thatched cottages of Ulster, on board a full scale emigrant sailing ship leading to the log cabins of the American Frontier.

Down County Museum Situated next to the Down Cathedral, the Down County Museum houses modern galleries telling the stories of the area and fantastic temporary exhibitions. Learn about the museum’s history as a gaol and see the Downpatrick High Cross before relaxing in their new Cathedral View Tea Room.

Belleek Pottery One of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most fascinating attractions. Visitors can take a personally guided tour of the factory and see how the techniques developed by the very first Belleek craftsmen 158 years ago are still followed today. An audio visual presentation informs visitors of the rich history of the pottery from its beginnings right the way through to present day, while the Belleek Museum offers a display of pottery through the ages.

Glenveagh National Park The second largest national park in Ireland, Glenveagh is a remote and beautiful wilderness in the north-west of Donegal.

Full of rugged mountains, pristine lakes and tumbling waterfalls. Visitors can also take a tour of Glenveagh Castle on the banks of Lough Veagh and take a walk through the beautiful walled gardens, which boast a multitude of exotic plant.

Florence Court Florence Court is the former home of the Cole family, Earls of Enniskillen. The three storey Georgian mansion contains fine plasterwork and 18th century Irish furniture and also offers extensive gardens, outdoor trails and a woodland children’s play area. Every aspect of life in this classical Irish House, with its fine interiors and exquisite decoration, is brought to life on guided tours.

Recommended Restaurants in Ulster Ox

Having won the Best Newcomer Award in 2013, Ox took Best Restaurant, Best Chef and Best Wine Experience in Antrim for 2014.

Chic, smart and very good.

The Ginger Bistro

Coco

1 Oxford St, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9031 4121

55 Degrees North Located in Belfast’s historic Linenhall Street just behind City Hall, this is one of the best dining experiences you will find here in the city centre in Belfast. Its chic boutique surroundings make it very much the place to see and be seen.

This family run business has been open since 2005. And this stylish restaurant has been receiving plaudits ever since, both for the quality of its food, and the spectacular views of the Atlantic that it offers.

1 Causeway St, Portrush, Co Antrim Tel: 0044 28 7082 2811

The ginger in question is owner chef Simon McCance, and since relocating here closer to the centre his reputation for producing quality food at surprisingly reasonable prices has got even stronger.

7-8 Hope St, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9024 4421

Deane’s Restaurant

7-11 Linenhall St, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9031 1150

Shu

They serve deliberately simple, Frenchinfluenced food here using only the best seasonal ingredients, and all served at a reasonable price in an elegant location. And you can have a drink in the cocktail bar in the basement while you are waiting for your table.

253 Lisburn Rd, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9038 1655

Vanilla Restaurant

Local man Darren Ireland opened this smart new establishment here in 2009, and it’s one of the best quality bistros on the East coast.

Telfords Restaurant

Overlooking the river Lagan and situated in a maritime building that dates back to 1843, Telfords operates on three levels and is in walking distance from the Waterfront Hall, the Odyssey complex and the Ulster Hall.

67 Main St, Newcastle Tel: 0044 28 4372 2268

Lough Erne Resort

5 Donegall Quay, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9043 4000

Sun Kee Restaurant

One of the best Chinese restaurants in Belfast, the Lo family have been producing impressively adventurous and authentic Chinese cuisine here for years.

42-7 Donegall Pass, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9031 2016 Michael Deane trained at London’s prestigious Claridges and since returning to Belfast he has opened up a number of top quality restaurants across the city. And losing the Michelin star he had in 2011 has he says liberated him, allowing him to concentrate on the food without having to worry about critics.

36-40 Howard St, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9033 1134

Sakura

In the city’s busy Botanic Avenue, this is one of the city’s few authentic sushi bars, but they also serve a variety of fusion dishes if sushi is not your thing. A superior Japanese restaurant.

82 Botanic Av, Belfast Tel: 0044 28 9043 9590

Speranza Restaurant

This 5 star hotel just outside the town of Enniskillen is quite simply one of the most spectacularly situated hotel resorts you will find anywhere in Europe.

Lusty Beg

This island spa is set on 75 acres in the heart of the lakes of Fermanagh, and where better to unwind than in its award winning restaurant.

Hand made oven baked pizzas are one of the specialities here, but there is a wide choice of all types of Italian food on offer here in one of Belfast’s finest Italian restaurants.

Belleek Rd, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh Tel: 0044 28 6632 3230

Boa Island, Kesh, Co Fermanagh Tel: 0044 28 6863 3300

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Recommended Pubs in Ulster The Crown Liquor Saloon

Located in Belfast’s Cathedral district, very unusually this pub is owned by the Belfast Unemployment Resource Centre, which was opened by local poet, socialist and Freeman of the City, John Hewitt. Hence the name. They’ve an extensive range of craft beers, both on tap and in bottles. And if that’s not enough, they even have a genuine gin palace!

Which includes locally made Shortcross Gin. 51 Donegall St., Belfast Tel: 028 9023 3768

White’s Tavern

Dating all the way back to 1630, this is the oldest tavern in Belfast, and one of the oldest anywhere on these islands. You can warm yourself by the fire downstairs where you’ll find the original pub, whilst upstairs they’ve opened a second bar where more livelier fare goes down.

2-4 Winecellar Entry, Belfast Tel: 028 9024 3080

Kelly’s Cellars Now owned by the National trust, this is one of the most justly famous pubs to be found anywhere in Britain or Ireland, with its mixture of oak panelling, leather chairs and its exquisite, ornate Victorian tiling. And, just as you’d expect, they’ve a wonderful selection of real ales and home made food.

46 Great Victoria St, Belfast Tel: 028 9024 3187

This is the oldest pub proper in Belfast, dating back to 1720. Stone floors, white washed walls, and traditional Irish music rings through its low ceilinged rooms. It’s like finding a country pub in the middle of the city.

30-32 Bank St, Belfast Tel: 028 9024 6058

The Duke Of York

The John Hewitt

One of the liveliest pubs in town, its walls are busy with paraphernalia and whatnots, and the place is hopping with (mostly) young people who fill the place up all weekend and most of the week. And if you are looking to treat yourself to a sneaky, antique whiskey, look no further.

7-11 Commercial Ct, Belfast Tel: 028 9024 1062

Peadar O’Donnell’s

There are three bars to choose from here at this famous Derry pub, and music to suit any and all tastes. You can move from an impromptu session that might have materialised magically in the corner of the traditional bar downstairs, to a gig proper upstairs in the Gweedore.

Before coming back downstairs to what they swear is the best pint in Derry.

59-63 Waterloo St., Derry Tel: 028 7126 7295 58

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Blarney Castle & Gardens Renowned for bestowing the gift of eloquence Take the time to enjoy our magical CASTLE GARDENS

Open all year round 5 miles from Cork Open Monday- Sunday 9-6 www.blarneycastle.ie info@blarneycastle.ie