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Sheridan’s Big Cheese Market – Boyne Valley Food Series

In the first of the events I have the pleasure of covering in the Boyne Valley Food Series, I took a road trip to the Big Cheese Market hosted by Sheridans’s Cheesemongers in Pottlereagh Co. Meath.  Founded in 1995, Sheridan’s as we all know is run by its owners Kevin Sheridan, Seamus Sheridan and Fiona Corbett. They have four retail outlets, 6 market stalls and a purpose built premises in Co. Meath where customers can visit a weekly market which is where I went to visit. Continue reading

The Dylan Hotel – Brunch On The Terrace

I was recently invited as a guest to try out the new brunch offering at The Dylan Hotel. So on a warm but cloudy Sunday morning I grabbed a fellow diner and headed off to see what was on offer. Continue reading

What Beer Should You Be Drinking?

 

The folks over at Home Brew West sent me this little game which determines which type of beer you should be drinking. Give it a shot below.  Continue reading

Penneys Press Day AW15

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Primark/Penney’s AW 15 press day at the their head offices on Parnell Street.  I was going along with a friend of mine Ruby Laine who is a fashion and beauty blogger.  I’d never been to a fashion press day so had no idea what to expect. Continue reading

True Story – Movie Review 

 

Directed by Rupert Goold, True Story is based on the book True Story by New York Times reporter Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill). Our story starts with esteemed reporter Michael Finkel having his reputation destroyed when it comes to light he has blurred the lines of truth in a New York Times Magazine cover story about slave trading.   With a damaged reputation he is effectively left in journalistic no mans land. Continue reading

KC Peaches – A Wine Cave Worth Exploring

If you haven’t yet been to KC Peaches Wine Cave on Nassau Street then get yourself over quick smart.  Its well worth a visit and here’s why.  They have great food and great wines in comfortable and intimate surrounds and its right in the centre of town.  They also have Kasia, one of the friendliest most knowledgeable and welcoming hosts/managers/waitresses I’ve ever met. Continue reading

Battle of Clontarf – The Clontarf Half Marathon 2015

 

The Clontarf Half Marathon takes place in both July and November each year.  It’s billed as the flattest half marathon course in the country.  I can confirm its very flat !  This was actually my third time signing up for it; the other two I didn’t manage to make in the end. Saturday July 4th was finally going to be my time to shine. Continue reading