Galway cooks invited to join in the search for Ireland's Most Imaginative Meal-Makers

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

In a competition open to all the family, home cooks in Galway and beyond are being invited to join a search to find Ireland’s Most Imaginative Meal-Makers.

Tempranillo and Chardonnay are favourites for Irish wine lovers

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Tempranillo is Ireland’s favourite grape, with Chardonnay coming out on top for white wine drinkers, according to data released by WineSpark to mark the company's first year in business.

Skeff cocktail menu — like a fine play all of its own

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

In the same way that good drama is built on a fair dollop of conflict between central characters, the same could be said of a good cocktail, especially when you're enjoying one or three during the Galway season.

The juxtaposition of different characters that frequent our streets in these heady days of early summer, could easily be matched to the ingredients in the great array of cocktails that are available in the city at the moment.

Stock up your freezer for some cool summer treats

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

From yummy breakfasts and healthy snacks to delicious lunch options and cool down treats, the frozen food experts at Green Isle have teamed up with ambassador Derval O’Rourke and put together a range of summer inspired recipes that are quick, easy, and full of goodness for all the family to enjoy, including little ones.

Stodge Face to officially launch their new Galway store

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Stodge Face will celebrate their official opening in Galway on Thursday, July 14. To mark the occasion they will have €1 doughnuts on sale from 1pm to 3pm (or until stocks last). Customers can also treat themselves to beautiful complimentary Badger & Dodo coffee to make their afternoon truly delicious.

Ashford Castle’s George V restaurant wins Best of Award of Excellence at prestigious global awards

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

In recognition of its exceptional wine cellar, which services all of the food outlets on the Ashford Castle Estate, the George V restaurant has been awarded a Best of Award of Excellence in one of the world’s most prestigious awards programmes, for a sixth consecutive year.

Kilcolgan native chosen as one of BIM’s 2022 Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassador

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Rebecca Sweeney from Kilcogan, Co. Galway has been appointed as one of only five young chefs nationwide to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM’s) Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassador Programme for 2022.

Showcase the G in Guaranteed Irish this June

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
With a global food shortage and concern over supply chains, has it ever been more important to champion Guaranteed Irish Food and Drink producers?

Quick and easy quesadillas

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Quesadillas are a great option when it comes to creating a fuss-free midweek meal, and will appeal to all the family. This recipe from Bord Bia includes plenty of protein, homemade salsa with fresh vegetables, and a nutrient-packed avocado mash.

You could include some caramelized onions or chutney in the filling – just add it to the pan along with the cheese and ham mixture.

Green Earth Organics farm shop is re-opening this weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Kenneth and Jenny Keavey’s family farm is situated just 10 miles from Galway city near the village of Corrandulla, Eircode H91 F9C5. They converted the farm to an organic vegetable farm in 2004 and have been growing vegetables and delivering organic produce nationwide for more than 17 years. They farm 20 acres and have 2.5 acres aside for an area of wildlife biodiversity, native trees, and red clover/grassland. They have planted more than 7,000 trees on their land, and now that they have run out of space they donate a percentage of all purchases to native tree planting charities. They are certified by the Irish Organic Association and everything they sell is organic.