Food & Drinks - West Cork People

Agri Aware launches Incredible Edibles Family Challenge to educate and entertain primary school families

WCP Staff April, 2020

Agri Aware is launching its popular Incredible Edibles primary school programme to families to participate in during the current period of school closures and social distancing on Monday, April 6th. Agri Aware is encouraging families to learn all about where food comes from and the importance of consumption of Irish fruit and vegetables, for […]

Time to cook

WCP Staff March, 2020

Jacques Brennan is the author of ‘Hungry Soul – How to Cook 100 per cent Vegan’ and is a frequent collaborator with the West Cork arts and health organisation MusicAlive. He is also a guest food artist for World Mental Health Day events at 49 North Street in Skibbereen…and occasional […]

Local chocolate company posting out treats for Easter

WCP Staff March, 2020

Exploding Tree, based in Clonakilty, is known for its alternative, and delicious, approach to chocolate. The only entirely Fairtrade Bean-to-Bar Chocolate maker in Ireland, Exploding Tree finds inspiration working directly with the cocoa bean to make chocolates for those looking for something different. This Easter, Allison Roberts, founder of Exploding Tree, (formerly Clonakilty Chocolate), is shining […]

Getting the recipe right at Organico

WCP Staff March, 2020

A celebration of all that’s good and in season in fresh organic produce, local where possible – the food at Organico Café in Bantry is renowned for being wholesome, healthy, and full of flavour. Sisters Rachel and Hannah Dare have now added something new with the introduction of a more […]

O’Connor’s Bantry – Open again for business

WCP Staff March, 2020

O’Connor’s Bantry – grand opening on Friday, March 6. Why Bantry? Shane Spillane knows why. “The welcome we have received has been amazing. I’ve had over 50 locals ringing me to wish me well. That’s special. There’s a real good atmosphere down here.” He was last in Kerry running a […]

Innishannon House Hotel celebrates 300 years

WCP Staff March, 2020

New season begins Friday, March 6 This year, Innishannon House Hotel celebrates 300 years. Built in 1720, Innnishannon House, originally Frankfort House, stands on the banks of the River Bandon amongst beautiful landscaped gardens. Innishannon House Hotel has been operating as a hotel since the 1960s. Innishannon House Hotel will […]

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