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This gin distilled in Donegal is flavored with seaweed

An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin is flavored with locally-harvested seaweeds and captures the essence of the region.

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How to make the perfect Guinness chocolate cake

National Chocolate Cake Day in the US is on January 27! Sweeten up your Monday with this Guinness chocolate cake recipe

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Irish bartender breaks Guinness world record for making Irish coffees

A bartender from Cork has set the world record for making the 49 Irish coffees in three minutes.

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A history and recipe to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day

Brew yourself a cup and learn about the history of one of Ireland's most popular drinks, this Jan 25, National Irish Coffee Day.

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Over one million tourists visited Irish whiskey distilleries in 2019

More than one million people visited Irish whiskey distilleries in 2019, the first time ever that visitor numbers have reached seven figures in a calendar year.

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Colin Farrell gets unlimited free food at this Irish kebab chain

Colin Farrell revealed on the Jimmy Kimmel show that he gets free food for life at Abrakebabra, an Irish fast-food chain.

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Irish apple pie with Baileys ice cream recipe for National Pie Day

For National Pie Day this year, treat yourself to Mammy's Irish apple pie with a heaping scoop of Baileys ice cream!

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Co Galway distillery awarded silver medal at World Gin Awards

Micil Distillery in Co Galway has won a silver medal at the World Gin Awards 2020 less than two years after it began distilling gin.

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Prohibition and Irish whiskey: the amendment that almost collapsed an entire industry

As the introduction of prohibition reaches its 100th anniversary, it is fitting to reflect on what was a turbulent era for a now bustling Irish whiskey industry.

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WIN: a limited-edition Wicklow Wolf hamper

Enter to win a limited-edition hamper from Wicklow Wolf! The prize includes their latest non-alcoholic ales, drinking glasses, apparel and a brewery tour for you and five of your friends.

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How to make the perfect Irish curry sauce for your chips

Irish chef Mairead Geary shares how to make a mouthwatering curry sauce just like they do in Ireland.

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Baileys celebrates two billionth bottle

Baileys Original Irish Cream was first launched in Ireland in 1974.

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Love it or loathe it? Irish pudding is now protected by the EU

Sneem Black Pudding is now safe from copy cats.

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Hearty and warming Irish beef and onion pie recipe

Simple, delicious, a hearty winter dish from Jamie Oliver's repertoire that'll warm your cockles and bring a smile to everyone's face.

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This Irish Cream dessert recipe layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding!

The Irish Cream Dessert Lasagna that layers Baileys, Oreos, and chocolate pudding is an easy and delicious no-bake recipe

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World’s finest collection of whiskey to sell for over $8m at auction

The world’s largest private-owned collection of whiskey, with some bottled priced at $1m, will go up for auction this spring.

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Irish tourist attraction of the week: The Cork Butter Museum

Learn the secret behind the great taste of Irish butter along the banks of the River Lee.

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Irish whiskey industry at a 120-year high

The number of Irish whiskey distillers functioning in Ireland hit a 120-year high in 2019, with 31 up and running, that's a leap for just four at the start of the decade.

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Guinness smoked haddock with samphire, mussels and oysters recipe

Like cookies and milk or mac and cheese, some food just belongs together and one of Guinness's best culinary pals is most certainly seafood and, in this writer's opinion, most definitely smoked fish.

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An Irish beef, bacon and bean soup recipe for National Bean Day

This is a good robust main course soup and no trouble to make.

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This Irish city has been named the top foodie destination for 2020

This city on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way has been named "a shining star in the country’s ever-expanding culinary firmament."

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Guinness Storehouse celebrates 1.7 million visitors in 2019

Once again dubbed Ireland's most popular tourist attraction, Guinness Storehouse saw its number of visitors grow by 32 percent, while 25% of all visitors in 2019 hailed from the United States.

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Wild plant foods you can gather and eat in Ireland

A new book, The Wild Food Plants of Ireland, a complete guide to their recognition, foraging, cooking, history, and conservation, has just been published.

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The medicinal magic of a hot Irish whiskey

Feeling under the weather? A medical expert weighs in on the benefits of a hot Irish whiskey to soothe your pain.

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Guinness US Brewery is the place to celebrate New Year's Eve and Day

Raise a glass to the new year at the Guinness US Brewery in Maryland.

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