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Food
‘Community and family supported me on Inis Mór’
Janine Kennedy
When cheesemaker Gabriel Faherty needed surgery, he wasn’t sure how it would affect his business. Now he’s back, and stronger than ever.
16 April 2025 l2
Eat your way around the country’s food festivals
Food lovers, listen up. Here is a flavour of what to expect from some of the summer’s food festivals around the country.
9 April 2025 News
Love. Make. Eat. Chocolate dreams
Norma Kelly of Mitchelstown’s Praline Pastry & Chocolate teaches us how to temper chocolate for Easter, writes Caroline Hennessy.
Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff bring their own flavour to rural Co Galway
The Sea Hare has had its ups and downs over the years, but co-founders Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff continue to offer their unique style of hospitality within the Connemara locality.
9 April 2025 Recipes
Go all-Irish for your Easter choccie treat
The Irish chocolate businesses making decadent Easter eggs, writes Janine Kennedy.
9 April 2025 News
‘Disaster relief fund’ needed to keep businesses af loat
Amid extreme weather events and rising ocean temperatures, Irish farmers need assistance, writes Janine Kennedy.
2 April 2025 News
That's the spirit: Irish distillers on the cutting edge of innovation
Modern techniques and equipment combined with a respect for tradition are driving the Irish whiskey and spirits industry forward.
12 March 2025 News
Sustainability the winning theme at Irish Food Writers Guild
Of the eight winners at this year’s Irish Food Writers Guild Awards, seven are located in rural areas.
12 March 2025 News
Food for thought – app will help small producers to connect
The Artisan Market app aims to link businesses with local retailers, restaurants and hotels, writes Janine Kennedy.
26 February 2025 News
"It's not a smoke house you're running here; it's Love Island!"
Frank Hederman and Caroline Workman have built a smoke house, a career and a thriving community, all from a love of slow food, writes Janine Kennedy.
12 February 2025 News
Couple are the toast of the town with thriving café
Last year was a very challenging one for Irish food companies. So far, 2025 has not seen them fare any better – but there are good news stories too, like Clare business, Beag Café.
5 February 2025 News
What exactly is this new Short Supply Chain funding scheme?
The Government has introduced a scheme to fund short supply chains to help strengthen local food communities and benefit producers, writes Janine Kennedy.
29 January 2025 News