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Home of St. Patrick.
With festivals celebrated in his name, and pilgrims coming from all over the world to trace his journey, here is the land that made St Patrick a legend. In 130AD, Downpatrick ensured its place in history when the famed Greek scholar Ptolemy listed it as a town of note in Ireland. Now, however, it is […]
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Smoked Salmon Pâté
Cliff Academy: Lesley Keogh’s Smoked salmon pâté The west coast of Ireland is famous for its quality traditional smoked salmon. Beautiful served on its own, you can also give it a twist with this simple pâté recipe. Ingredients 8oz/225g smoked salmon 8oz/225g cream cheese 1 tsp horseradish sauce 1 tsp lemon juice A few sprigs […]
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Born and Braised Recipe
You can put away the frying pan because it’s time for Shin of beef served with beetroot and bone marrow gremolata. Servings 4-6 people The Brine 4 litres water 400g salt 150g sugar 400ml black treacle (supermarket) 3 bay leaves (farm shop) 4 cloves garlic (Wild Garlic can be foraged in various locations and […]
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St. Patrick’s Day
There’s just nothing like it. On March 17, the island of Ireland thrums with energy and excitement for St Patrick’s Day, But it’s not just Ireland – the whole world goes green to celebrate, so pin on that shamrock and join in the fun! Is St Patrick’s Day the biggest celebration in the world? As […]
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Bacon and Cabbage Terrine
“Our Bacon & Cabbage Terrine is always a hit, this is a different slant on an old favourite Irish dish. When it comes to sauces, there is absolutely no need to use flour as a thickening agent, I haven’t in this dish nor do I in any of my other dishes, so this is a […]
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Game of Thrones Star Liam Cunningham To Lead This Year’s St. Patrick’s Festival Parade
Dublin star of the stage and screen Liam Cunningham has been selected by St. Patrick’s Festival to lead this year’s Festival Parade which will wind its way through the streets of the capital from 12 noon on March 17th. The East Wall native was chosen in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish acting both […]
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NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE TO WELCOME IRISH TAOISEACH (PRIME MINISTER) LEO VARADKAR~
The 257th annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with more than 100,000 people marching in more than 300 units, steps off Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 11 a.m. at 44th Street and Fifth Avenue and proceeds up Fifth Avenue to 79th Street. The largest Parade in North America! The Grand Marshal is Loretta […]
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Walsh Whiskey Distillery Secures €4m Contract in Ontario, Canada
Woodman Wines & Spirits Inc Become Exclusive Agent in Ontario for Entire Writers’ Tears & The Irishman Whiskey Portfolios! Walsh Whiskey Distillery, one of Ireland’s leading whiskey producers, has agreed a €4m contract over four years with Woodman Wines & Spirits Inc. for the exclusive sale of its full portfolio of 10 super-premium whiskeys under […]
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Raising Funds And Pints For A Great Cause!
On Friday, March 9th, the Heart & Crown ByWard Market will be hosting its annual Irish Canadian Luncheon to kick off Saint-Patrick’s Week and celebrate the strong and longstanding relationship between the Irish and Canadians while raising funds for charities. This year, all funds raised will be distributed between two important charities; the Bruyère Foundation […]
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BritBox Launches in Canada
Grab your cozy spot on the couch and watch the Telly!! New Streaming Service BritBox Offers Canadians Access to Largest Collection of British Content Exclusive Canada Premieres Include Compelling Dramas Five By Five, Produced by and Starring Idris Elba, and Little Boy Blue, Featuring Stephen Graham Exclusive SVOD Premieres Include Maigret, Starring Rowan Atkinson “Now” […]