These days, you’d be more likely to come across a literal leprechaun than you would a pint under €4 in Ireland. So you can imagine how flummoxed, flustered and flabbergasted we were when we saw this receipt from Helen’s, a small pier-side pub in Kilmackillogue. Helen’s Bar is located on the Beara Peninsula between Kenmare […]
3 years ago
3 years ago
In the mood for coffee with a view? Look no further than this spot just outside Castletownbere. Located at the Gour viewpoint along the Wild Atlantic Way with views of Bantry Bay and the surrounding countryside, Catcha Coffee is the perfect place to stop and sit for a while, or get a coffee to go […]
3 years ago
Galway is overflowing with restaurants to choose from – many of which have pizza on the menu. Serving pizza is one thing, serving good pizza is quite another. Studying (I use that term lightly…very lightly) in Italy for five months taught me how to differentiate between the two, and luckily finding authentic pizza outside […]
4 years ago
For all your shellfish and mollusc needs. If you’re already planning your summer getaway along the Wild Atlantic Way, listening to trad, sipping on creamy pints and shucking oysters, we recommend adding this trailer to your list of spots to stop off at. Dooncastle Oysters of Galway are about to open a seafood trailer serving […]
4 years ago
If you spent the weekend scrolling through Insta, experiencing intense fomo at the sight of everyone’s staycation and weekend getaway snaps, this is your sign to get planning for summer. From Easter onwards, the bank holidays come in hard and fast. There are luxurious three-day weekends to enjoy in May, June and August, and the […]
4 years ago
The country is taking on Willy Wonka scale proportions at this stage, with the number of amazing chocolate brands available. Some our stocked in well-known supermarkets, others can be found in indie grocers around the country, still, more of them can just be found online. We’ve collected a list of some of the best artisan […]
4 years ago
The Pantry & Corkscrew in Westport has just welcomed a new takeaway service called Chicano. Mayo’s first burrito bar Chicano popped up in 2020 remained just a pop up for two years. Now they have found permanent residence within Westport restaurant The Pantry & Corkscrew. The burrito bar opened on the 13th January, and will […]
4 years ago
So what’s it gonna be? Roses? Celebrations? Quality Street? Each county weighs in on their favourite. Since the dawn of time (well, the dawn of Christmas chocolate) families and friends have partook in the debate of which was the ultimate sweet tin. People’s debating skills really come out to play when it comes to the […]
4 years ago
Spending Christmas along the Wild Atlantic Way? Here are some fun festive events to get you into the Christmas spirit… With Christmas just around the corner, a lot of us are getting ready to head home for the festive break. And if you’re hoping to catch up with any friends or family in the coming […]
4 years ago
The change in the weather this week has been real. We’ve been rooting out our wooly hats, reaching for the fluffy throws while watching TV and slowly making the change from short to long pjs. It’s official: hibernation season is upon us. Time to cancel plans and spend weekends preparing warming winter stews, the full […]
4 years ago
With oyster season well and truly upon us, you might be feeling like you’d like to give the wee molluscs a try. But if you’re in any way uncertain about trying oysters in their raw form, it’s understandable. They can look intimidating, all slurpy and slippery in their shells. Luckily, us fussy foodies no longer […]
4 years ago