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by Sharon Murphy
Caprese Salad, otherwise known as Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
This salad has become a staple on the Irish bbq spread. It’s tasty, attractive and so easy to make. But you can make a complete ham of it by using cheap and nasty ingredients.
So take my word for it, use only the best. [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Americans love to eat, So do I, but what is it what makes their food so tasty ?
First I need to clarify that I don’t like to use the word American, for me there is not such a thing than a American, other than the native Americans.
All the people I met on my week in the US, are people with European, South American, or Australian background and family history. The Taxi driver was Pakistani, the bartender Swiss, the barmaid Irish, etc, etc.
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by Rebecca Milner
Crops and Colours….two words that summarize 2013 summer trends. Yup, crop tops are easier said than done so switch the shpuds for a salad if you attempt to wear one! Neon colours are hitting shops everywhere, they’re unavoidable. So if you can’t beat them…. Pennys are doing a neon blazer that’s a twin to last year’s Zara 2012 collection!!
Luke Neenan (5) and Ollie Neenan (3) help launch the Irish Atlantic Sea Salt crisps, from Keogh’s. Pic: Niall Duffy
TOM and Ross Keogh, of Keogh’s Farm, was joined by latest flavour collaborators Aileen and Michael O’Neill of O’Neill’s Irish Atlantic Sea Salt on the stunning Beara Peninsula recently for the launch of the newest flavour in the Keogh’s range of hand-cooked potato crisps, Keogh’s Irish Atlantic Sea Salt.
With a helping hand from two little Cork fishermen, Luke Neenan (5) and Ollie Neenan (3) they celebrated this lightly salted flavour with ‘just a pinch of salt’ and the unique and exciting partnership of two Irish producers to create the perfectly seasoned summer snack.
Manning’s Emporium
by Brian Moore
WHEN was the last time you had a really nice glass of sherry?
Do you know your Fino from your Oloroso, or indeed your Manzanilla?
THE Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort held there annual wedding fair and fashion show recently in association with Radio Kerry and Lockdown Model Agency.
As well as having Billy Donnegan and the Radio Kerry crew there on the day, there was also a host of local suppliers lending their expertise and a bridal fashion show, showcasing all the latest trends.
The Castle Hotel, Macroom.
by Stephen Johnson
THE Irish Restaurant Association has named the Castle Hotel in Macroom one of the top restaurants in Munster for 2013.
Sheila Kelly of Bord Bia giving a cookery demonstration and talk at a fundraising event for Ballinadee National School in The Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon.
Pictured with Sheila are Thomas Teape and Geraldine Corcoran from the Ballinadee National School Parents Association with Ken Daly from Lordans Butchers, Ballinspittle.
Pic: John Allen
Grainne’s, Timoleague.
Grace will be joined by Ger Mehigan, a chef of 23 years who will be taking over the catering side of Grainnes’s Bar/Restaurant Timoleague from Monday 15th April 2013.
A talented head chef having spent the last ten years at Bandon Golf Club, Ger is now looking forward to this new venture and the re-opening of Grainne’s Restaurant in Timoleague.
24 hour event from Mizen Head to Malin Head IRISH sporting heroes Marcus Horan and Gerry Duffy turned out to support the Coast to Coast, Mizen to Malin cyclists, as they trained for the big event, which will raise funds for cancer research at The Mercy Hospital Foundation, Cork. The non stop cycle from more »
A NEW service for job-seekers has commenced in Macroom. The job-seekers resource centre is open on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10am until 12.30 in the pitch and putt clubhouse, Macroom. The free services are provided by volunteers who have been trained to mentor and support job-seekers through the steps involved.
THE Minister for the Marine, Simon Coveney TD has hailed as a “major breakthrough” a new mandate from EU Fisheries Ministers to enter final negotiations with the European Parliament on a reformed Common Fisheries Policy.
Bantry General Hospital set to benefit under small hospitals’ framework FINE Gael Cork South West has hailed the reorganisation of public hospitals in Ireland as the most significant reform of the healthcare system in the history of the State.
by Brian Moore THE call has gone out to the MacCarthy clan for a very special gathering taking place in Dunmanway later this month. Organised by the Dunmanway Historical Association, with the support of the UCC School of History, the MacCarthys of Cork Cultural and Historical weekend takes place in Dunmanway from Friday more »
David Minihane breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow at the launch of his father Neil`s new boat “Piaras, A Chara”. The boat was named in memory of their old friend Pearse Lyne who drowned in a tragic boating accident last year. Pic: Niall Duffy
The Montana A Cappella Choir rehearsing in the evening sun before their performance at the Allihies Copper Mine Museum, West Cork. Pic: Niall Duffy
THE President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins will pay a special call to Courtmacsherry RNLI lifeboat station during an official visit to the West Cork village. While there he will view an impressive historical exhibition which is running all through the May Bank Holiday weekend.
DURING the May Bank holiday (Weekend May 3rd-6th) there will be a number of organised walks along the route of the Seven Heads Walk. The walkway, originally developed as a millennium project and extended in 2007, is a most outstanding and accessible amenity.
IT was certainly a case of twice as nice for The West Bar, Westport, Co Mayo, as for the second year running they were crowned All-Ireland Chowder Champion at the All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off which took place in Kinsale on Sunday 21st April. Almost 900 people cast their vote, to choose their champion in the more »
THIS year’s Transition Year Business Projects Awards were announced at a prize-giving ceremony in the Aula Maxima, University College Cork with a team from Maria Immaculata Community College, Dunmanway taking third place overall. The team from Mount St. Michael in Rosscarbery were also awarded special recognition for their efforts. The Transition Year Business more »
BANTRY Blues are delighted to announce the dates for its annual Kellogg's Cul Camp. The camp will take place from Monday the 8th to Fri 12th July at Wolfe Tone Park, Bantry, Co Cork. This … [Read More...]
SKIBB U14s played Barryroe in the league at home last Thursday evening and gave another fine team performance with some very good passages of passing football. Playing into a gale in the … [Read More...]
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has offically launched a new walking trail which has been described as Ireland's answer to the famed “Camino de Santiago” in Spain. The Beara Breifne Way is a … [Read More...]
WEST Cork's Gougane Barra, Beara Peninsula and Kinsale have all made it on to the longlist in The Irish Times competition The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland. They are among 25 holiday … [Read More...]
