Looking for some freshly made seafood chowder that your looking for to accompany a freshly poured pint of the 'black stuff'? Or how about savouring some Spring Lamb with homemade mint jelly and all the trimmings in a top Michelin Star restaurant? Well, we have no doubts that your sure to find it in Ireland!

In recent years Ireland has become a top contender in the food stakes. Now gaining awards and nods of approval from our neigbouring gourmet countries like France, the UK and beyond, it is easy to see why our island is vastly becomming a foodies heaven!Imagine yourself strolling through an array of colourful food markets on a lazy weekend morning, tasting as you go! Our unique approach to food expresses itself in the vibrant and colourful farmers’ markets, which are now a feature in towns around the country. Here, you will find the best in local produce, from organic fruit and vegetables to handcrafted cheese and freshly caught seafood to scrumptious cakes and breads.

Of course we are proud of our fresh fish and meats on offer but Ireland's top chefs are now pushing the envelope even further creating new and exciting dishes by infusing international flavours and cooking styles to our traditional Irish methods. Some of the most renowned chefs around the country as well as overseas includes Paul Rankin, Nevin Maguire and the infamous Allen family, most notably Darina and her daughter-in-law Rachel.

If you want to take your love for food that one step further when in Ireland then you can enroll in one of our many highly rated cookery schools around the country. Relax in beautiful idyllic surroundings while learning to cook both traditional and international dishes under the watchful eye of some of the country’s most prominent chefs.

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