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“You at home named it the Westend loaded cookie. Loaded with what you might ask? Delicious fruits, delicious nuts, good for the soul and good for the stomach.”
In today’s email:
- Rate the Cookie
- “Think it, Don’t Jinx it”
- Around the Web: –Ireland set for rare ‘blood rain’ weather event, Dublin Airport flights: Aer Lingus launch major sale with up to 30 per cent off fares for limited time, Mystery Joy ducks bring excitement to Belfast community and more..
- From Social Media – Adventures are best shared with friends
- Irish Food You Will Love – Simply delicious
- The Craic – Can Irish People Speak Irish? (Gaeilge or Gaelic)
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Galway’s An Tobar Nua Cafe Unveils Innovative Cookie Creation with Mock News Show
In a delightful twist of self-promotion, An Tobar Nua Cafe in Galway’s vibrant Westend district has pulled out all the stops to introduce their latest culinary masterpiece – the Westend Loaded Gourmet Cookie.
Breaking away from the norm, the cafe’s creative team hatched a brilliant plan to announce this delectable addition to their menu.
They transformed their Instagram account into a mock news report, treating their followers to a captivating “cookie-breaking” revelation.
Rate the Cookie!
“Think it”, “Don’t Jinx It.” – Can Ireland Win The Rugby World Cup?
As fans eagerly anticipate an exciting few weeks of rugby, GUINNESS has launched a new campaign aimed at rallying the nation and expressing its support for the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), the world’s top-ranked male team and GUINNESS Six Nations Grand Slam Champions.


Around The Web
Ireland set for rare ‘blood rain’ weather event as Saharan dust cloud strikes in one area
With Ireland in the midst of a ‘mini-heatwave’ and temperatures expected to hit 27C again tomorrow, an expert has warned of a rare weather event
17 hidden beaches in Ireland
There is still time for a splash before summer ends!
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023: 6 major highlights as celebrations to take over city
Dublin Fringe Festival is back for another year with a jam-packed programme of cultural activities, with indoor and outdoor events sure to delight
As Krispy Kreme turns 5 we look back at doughnut mania that gripped Dublin
Nobody was prepared for the doughnut craze that took over Ireland when Krispy Kreme opened its first ever shop in Dublin.
Dublin Airport flights: Aer Lingus launch major sale with up to 30 per cent off fares for limited time
The airline is offering some unmissable deals for anyone looking to book a winter holiday.
Simple Minds announce Dublin and Belfast dates
Simple Minds are set to play Dublin’s 3Arena and the SSE Arena in Belfast next March as part of a new world tour.
Belfast scraps plan to cut back on Christmas lights
Belfast City Council is told that extra money has been found to fund the traditional festive lights.
Mystery Joy ducks bring excitement to Belfast community
BELFAST — If you’ve been to Belfast recently you’ve probably noticed that joy has continued to spread on the waterfront
This pop-up dinner is happening on a free-range farm just outside Cork city
Glenbrook Farm started out as a small dairy farm on the edge of Cork City and the property has been in Peter Twomey’s family for three generations.
Spanish flair for Cork Airport as Ryanair add new winter flights to city break hotspot
Jet setters will be able to fly from Cork to Barcelona all year round as Ryanair is adding flights to one of Europe’s top city destinations
From Social Media
Adventures are best shared with friends!
Galboly, County Antrim
Credit: – http://instagram.com/cinedroneni/

Irish Food You Will Love
By – Bryce Plummer
My wife made the best Irish Fairy Bread today.
Here’s the recipe:

The Craic
Can Irish People Speak Irish?
Yes, Irish people can speak the Irish language. It is estimated that around 1.76 million people in Ireland are fluent in Irish, a vast majority of whom live in the Irish-speaking areas known as Gaeltachtaí. Furthermore, there are many schools and organizations throughout the country dedicated to preserving and promoting the language. The government offers classes and other resources to help people learn Irish, as well as initiatives to encourage its use.
Despite the strides being made in keeping the language alive, there is still a huge amount of work to be done to ensure that Irish remains an everyday part of life in Ireland. It is essential that everyone has access to resources and support so they can gain a greater appreciation of the language and its unique cultural heritage. With this in mind, we must all do our part to help ensure that Irish is kept alive and well for future generations.
Seeing if Irish people can actually understand or speak their native language.
Let’s see how they do,

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