It’s Beginning to Smell A Lot Like Christmas: Cosy-Up With Irish-Owned Kotanical’s Wonderfully Festive Essential Oil Blend

orget the corny adverts – nothing gives you that nostalgic, festive feeling than the smell of an open fire, a warm mulled wine or some freshly baked mince pies.   In fact, our sense of smell has the power to instantly change our feelings, mood and behaviour in a way no other sense can. This…

Tribe Irish Gin, Small Batch Irish Gin from the City of the Tribes

Introducing: Tribe Irish Gin. A premium, small batch craft gin, Tribe Irish Gin is inspired by Galway, the city of the Tribes and ingredients local to the west of Ireland along with a blend of citrus and spice to give the gin its unique flavour. Using all natural ingredients with no added sugars, flavours or preservatives,…

WEST CORK LITERARY FESTIVAL’S 2021 LITERARY ADVENT CALENDAR

West Cork Literary Festival (WCLF) is presenting their online Literary Advent Calendar for the second year. 2021 was another wonderful year for Irish writing and so many incredible books by Irish authors and authors living in Ireland were released this year. Even though festivals returned in-person and online not every author had the opportunity to launch…

Be Safer, Greener and Calmer – Use Public Transport this Christmas

Be Safer, Greener and Calmer  – Use Public Transport this Christmas Traveling around Cork by bus this Christmas is easier and more affordable than ever. Bus Éireann operates 25 routes on the Cork city bus service, including Ireland’s first 24-hour city service on the Route 220 between Ballincollig and Carrigaline. In 2019, the Cork city…

FREDDY’S Celebrates a New Era with a Fresh New Look and Menu On Galway’s Quay Street

FREDDY’S, Galway’s much loved Italian restaurant, opens its doors following a challenging year to unveil a new look after embarking on an extensive refurbishment and rebranding exercise. With a tempting new menu created by a talented new team, Freddy’s is firmly positioning itself as a top casual dining destination in the city. Located on Galway’s…

Stuff the Turkey & Indulge In Holly White’s Delicious, Meat-Free Christmas Dinner Recipes

The countdown to Christmas is on, and this year it’s going to be extra special. Yes, the opportunity to don our seasonal best and host the dinner of the year has returned once again. But with great Christmas Day hosting comes great responsibility. Creating a home-cooked, vegan and gluten-free meal from scratch isn’t always easy, especially with…

BALLYMALOE FOODS COLLABORATE WITH MÓR IRISH GIN ON LIMITED EDITION CHRISTMAS SAUCE

Ballymaloe Foods has partnered with Mór Irish Gin to create a limited edition Cranberry sauce. It is the latest in a series of collaborations between the Cork based company and Irish producers and restaurants.   Ballymaloe Cranberry and Mór Wild Berry Gin Sauce will be stocked in hundreds of supermarkets around the country including Tesco,…

Irish brand Cosaint is on our Christmas list

For lovers of beauty treatments and beauty tech, Cosaint devices cleanse, tone and clarify the skin. But they do much more than that, they lengthen the effects of facials, microneedling, galvanic toning treatments and other common beauty clinic / salon treatments. Very often we only think about the topical products we use, creams, serums, etc.…

Discover Ériu and the Mythology of Ireland’s Ancient Practice

Handcrafted with a unique blend of Irish Wool in an authentic ‘Farm to Yarn’ process   Ériu is a new, ethical Irish blanket brand rooted in the mysticism of Ireland’s ancient practices. With a unique blend of pure Irish wool crafted in Donegal, Ériu blankets are curated to wrap you and your loved ones in…

Laura Whitmore invests in award-winning Irish spirits brand, The Muff Liquor Company

    Broadcaster and Author Laura Whitmore has invested in The Muff Liquor Company, an award-winning drink brand producing potato gin, vodka and whiskey.   The Love Island and BBC Radio 5Live presenter is renowned for her support and endorsement of Irish businesses and produce. News that she is the face of The Muff Liquor Company is…