Discover Ireland

Within the rolling green hills and lively cities that make up The Republic of Ireland, are endless ways to engage with a culture that’s been shaped over centuries. World-famous legends, the arts, and a strong food and drink scene converge here in a heady mix that has long drawn adventurous spirits.
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Ireland is where snug pubs and shots of Irish whiskey go hand-in-hand with hearty homestyle cooking. From Irish stew to beef and Guinness pie, this country takes the concept of comfort food to a whole new level.

TRADITIONAL IRISH FOOD

IRISH BREAKFAST

All full Irish breakfasts include some or all of the following: Bacon, sausages, baked beans, eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, and perhaps some cooked leftover potatoes made into a hash or a bubble and squeak. There will also be toast, butter, marmalade, and lots of tea to drink.

IRISH STEW

Traditional Irish stew originated in Ireland and was made with lamb (or mutton) and root vegetables. Recipes vary by chef and region, but basic ingredients in an Irish stew include the meat, along with potatoes, onions and parsley. Some versions also use carrots, turnips, or barley.

GUINESS PIE

Beef Pot Pie with Guinness. This beef and Guinness pie is essentially traditional Irish beef stew filled with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, beef broth, and herbs, all topped with some lovely and simple store-bought puff pastry. Simple, delicious, and marvelously hearty.

GUR CAKE

The filling is a dark brown paste, containing a mixture of cake/bread crumbs, dried fruits (sultana raisins etc.), and a sweetener/binder. It has traditionally been a cheap confection, made from bakery leftovers. Its name is thought to be a contraction of "gurrier cake".

BOXTY

Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake and comes from the Irish arán bocht tí which translates as “poorhouse bread,” though it may also come from the word bácús, meaning “bakehouse.” It's made with a combination of raw grated potato and cooked mashed potatoes.

ROASTED SALMON

This Irish Roasted Salmon recipe has a fantastic combination of ingredients: honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh thyme and a bit of....yes, Irish whiskey! A long, slow marinade helps the salmon to soak up all the delicious flavors. The marinade comes together quickly and all that's left is a short roast in a hot oven.

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Blue Haven

Blue Haven

Savour seasonal produce and fresh seafood from our local shores – carefully prepared by our team of experienced chefs – at our on-site eateries, where a range of drinks shaken up by masterful mixologists are also available. 

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Ghan House

Ghan House

Sample the many delights of Carlingford at our multi-award-winning restaurant, such as lamb and beef from the Cooley or Mourne Mountains and fresh oysters, mussels and lobster from Carlingford Lough. 

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Renyvle House Hotel & Resort

Renyvle House Hotel & Resort

The Executive Chef, Tim O’Sullivan, was named the ‘Best Chef in Connacht’ at the National Food & Wine Awards. We pride ourselves on the food we offer at Renvyle House Hotel & Resort, and source a lot of our ingredients from our own kitchen gardens and orchards. On our menu you’ll see a wide range of Irish and continental cuisine.
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Lansdown Kenmare

Lansdown Kenmare

Whether you want to start the day with a light breakfast or indulge in a multi-course meal, we can accommodate you (and your stomach) at The Lansdowne Kenmare. We’re all about keeping things local, and source the bulk of our ingredients from surrounding Kenmare, Kerry and the Wild Atlantic coast, which is known as one of Ireland’s premiere gourmet hotspots.

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The Metropole Hotel Cork

The Metropole Hotel Cork

The MET is the bar, restaurant, tea room, prosecco lounge, and snug at the Metropole Hotel Cork, open daily from noon until late. From afternoon tea to delicious breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners, you have everything you need to pamper your palate just moments from your room.

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Eccles Hotel

Eccles Hotel

Dining at Eccles Hotel & Spa is an all-round heavenly experience. Our acclaimed Head Chef is passionate about sourcing the best local produce and working with artisan producers, and what’s more, forages and grows his own ingredients in the hotel’s garden! 

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Famous Pubs & Bars in Ireland

The Temple Bar, Dublin
The Brazen Head, Dublin
The Stag’s Head, Dublin
Murray´s, Dublin
O’Donoghue’s, Dublin
Davy Byrne’s, Dublin

Johnnie Fox Pub, Dublin
The Arlington, Dublin
Michael Flannery’s Pub, Limerick City
Matt Molloy’s, Westport Town
Mutton Lane Inn, Cork
Tigh Neachtain’s, Galway

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