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Irish people have a long-standing reputation for making strangers feel instantly at home, no matter where in the world you encounter them. Here is what makes Irish hospitality so distinctive — and where it comes from.

From Instagram kitchens to bestselling cookbooks, a new generation of Irish chefs and culinary content creators are putting the joy back into home cooking and celebrating the very best of Irish food. Whether you love traditional soda bread and hearty stews or want to explore the exciting modern Irish food scene, these five creators will inspire, teach and make you very hungry. Here are the Irish culinary voices that the Love Ireland community should have on their radar right now.

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Photo: Piotr Kubowicz via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) The Georgian Room Where James Joyce Wrote Fiction Is Now Ireland’s Living Home for Poetry There …

County Roscommon is one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets for Americans who want slow-living, low costs, and genuine Irish roots in Connacht. — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Irish-born grandparent? See who qualifies for Irish citizenship, the documents, the €278 fee, the 12-month wait, and the passport step. Checked October 2026.

Photo: Sonse / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Tourism Ireland’s “Ireland Unrushed” campaign, now in its second year, is asking visitors to slow down in …

Photo by Jens Thekkeveettil on Unsplash If you have been waiting for an excuse to book that Cork trip, the 2026 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival …

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