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 […]
Food & Drinks
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
A showcase of years of hard work, creativity and finesse is on the menu when the final-year BA (Hons) in Culinary Arts students from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) take over the kitchen of Bellissimo restaurant in Waterford for four unmissable nights in March. The 12 students have created tasting […]
Fairtrade town volunteers have visited schools in Clonakilty this week to spread the message of Fairtrade: farmers deserve a fair price for their work. Fairtrade International’s focus this year was on female cocoa farmers, with women producing around 65 per cent of cocoa globally, growing the main ingredient in the […]