In favour of flavour
Vegetable grower Stephen Sinnott of Food For Humans speaks to Mary O’Brien about farming, flavour and future ambitions. It’s all about the flavour for Stephen Sinnott, who together with his wife Brigid, practises a blend of permaculture, biological farming and...
A welcoming and lively place that invites you back
It’s been a whirlwind four years for Gavin Moore and Michelle O’Mahony, who have not only built a successful business together but also managed to find the time to get married. Since opening in June 2014, Monk’s Lane has become...
New lessons available at The Waterfront with Clonakilty Distillery
After a year of renovation, The Waterfront building in Clonakilty – formerly the Gaelscoil – is nearly ready to be unveiled at the town’s newest business and visitor attraction. Those passing the site at Clonakilty Distillery may have noticed that...
Simplicity is the secret of Nolwen’s success
Lovers of great food have always known that some of the tastiest, and most interesting, lunch options are to be found from independent traders on Market Day. The arrival on the scene of a young French man has created a...
West Cork collaborates on fabulous foodie events
Billed as Ireland’s largest food festival, A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, which runs from September 7-16, launched its wide-ranging programme of events on July 4 at Castle Freke. With West Cork being awarded the No. 1 Foodie Destination...
Summer at the brewery
Clonakilty Brewing Company is getting ready for a hot and thirsty summer with the launch of a limited edition ‘I Love Clonakilty’ ale and a new ‘Thirsty Frank’ special due to be launched in July. With a revamped tasting room,...
Eccles on the way to becoming a destination resort
The creation of a destination resort is what David Manning is already well on the way to achieving in his new role as general manager of Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff. Manning joined Eccles in February and within a few weeks...
Walk this way with Clonakilty’s popular food tour
The popular Clonakilty Walking Food Tour returns this summer, showcasing artisan food producers in heart of West Cork, Ireland’s award winning Foodie Destination. Kate Ryan of Flavour.ie launches the 2018 summer season of her unique Clonakilty Walking Food Tour. Now...