Food and Drink

The Best Pubs in County Sligo According to You County Sligo has long been a place where the pub is more than just somewhere to …

Birgitta Hedin arrived in Ireland from Sweden in the late 1980s for the salmon. Over thirty years later, the Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, supplies Ashford Castle and The Merrion — still smoked over real fire, for over twenty-four hours, with no shortcuts.

The Best Pubs in County Cork According to You County Cork has long been one of Ireland’s proudest pub counties. From the winding lanes of …

Drømmekage (Dream Cake) from The Irish Baker Abroad — a moist vanilla sponge with a golden caramelised coconut topping. Discover this classic Danish traybake recipe, easy step-by-step method, plus subscribe for weekly Ireland stories.

The Best Pubs in County Mayo According to You County Mayo has a pub culture that runs deep — shaped by wild Atlantic winds, centuries …

Make perfect Irish raisin scones every time with Chris’s foolproof method — frozen butter, buttermilk, and the one cutting tip that guarantees a tall rise. Get the complete fruit scone recipe.

Light, fluffy ring doughnuts with a rich chocolate glaze — no kneading required. A simple no-knead doughnut recipe from The Irish Baker Abroad.

Make authentic Irish treacle scones with Chris’s foolproof method — frozen butter, cinnamon, mixed spice and a 30-minute chill for the perfect golden rise. Subscribe for weekly Ireland stories.

Everyone who visits Ireland says their Guinness tasted different. Turns out they’re right — and the reasons will make you want to book a flight.

What Irish stew tells us about the country — a dish born from poverty, shaped by generosity, and still served in every pub in Ireland today.