Ireland

• Travel notes: Ballynahinch Castle is the perfect country bolthole on the west coast of Ireland

   

  Take a break from the craziness of city life by heading to the country estate of Ballynahinch Castle on the west coast of Ireland. Go wild swimming in the lake, enjoy a pint of Guinness in the pub and try the much-vaunted restaurant by an award-winning Irish chef.

• Celebrating Irish beef with a chefs' trip to the West Coast of Ireland

  

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  Bord Bia UK and Irish Beef welcomed a group of top UK-based chefs and restaurant owners to Ireland this autumn, in collaboration with HG Walter and Dawn Meats. The trip was an excellent opportunity to immerse these culinary experts in the world of Irish beef by showcasing the passion of Irish farmers and the exceptional quality of

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• Test Driving The Morrison Room at Carton House - fine dining surrounded by Irish history

  

  We head to Carton House hotel in Ireland to see what The Dorchester's ex-head chef is cooking up in the extremely impressive surroundings of The Morrison Room. 

• The best restaurants, bars and pubs in Galway

  

  If you're heading on your holidays to the west coast of Ireland, Galway is a great place to base yourself. Here's where to eat when you're in (and around) the city. 

• Checking into Castlemartyr resort in Cork - a five star foodie stay

  

  Barely an hour's flight from London you'll find this five star Irish resort hotel complete with stunning new restaurant and plenty to keep you busy for a short break. 

• Test Driving Terre - a next level experience of fine French and Irish dining

  

  An extraordinary new restaurant has opened, just across the Irish sea. We went to check out the hugely ambitious Terre at Castlemartyr resort in County Cork. 

• Lignum in Galway - an Irish restaurant that hums with heritage, fire and ambition

  

  Head to the West of Ireland for this groundbreaking new restaurant which celebrates its sense of place while pushing the boundaries of cooking over fire.

• Ireland's popular takeaway chain Supermac’s is coming to London

  

  In the past, we've brought you stories about fast-food chains from all over the world opening in London. We've had burgers from America, the Philippines - even Iceland. But we have to say we couldn't be more excited to reveal that one of Ireland's most popular burger chains, Supermac's, is coming to the UK.

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• Super handy for a Shannon Airport pitstop - Test Driving Adare Manor's Carriage House restaurant

  Our latest trip to Ireland sees us visit the newest restaurant at one of Ireland's glammest hotels. We take a look at the Carriage House restaurant that's part of the sprawling Adare Manor grounds.