Fota Island just east of Cork City is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. It is best know... more
On a recent excursion to the south, Brendan and I were in Kildare town looking for an early evenin... more
Wednesday April 29th 2026
I loved the vibe and on-the-ball staff when I first visited Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver on the co... more »
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