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Joe McNamee: After an exceedingly carnivorous Christmas, I found myself doing Veganuary

After an exceedingly carnivorous Christmas that left me feeling like a bear on the cusp of hibernation, I find myself craving the non-meat option

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

'It will be hard to say goodbye': Owners to bid farewell to West Cork restaurant Poachers

'It will be hard to say goodbye': Owners to bid farewell to West Cork restaurant Poachers

Poachers opened in 2006 with a pronounced focus on delivering dishes using fresh Irish fish and seafood

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: Sadler's in Tipperary falls far behind the rest of the pack

S Restaurant review: Sadler's in Tipperary falls far behind the rest of the pack

If this meal was a steed, the racecourse vet would be slipping behind a screen to put it out of its misery

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Unhealthy products. food bad for figure, skin, heart and teeth.

Joe McNamee: Where the US leads, we seem to follow

Big business in the US is now royally spooked

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

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Joe McNamee: 'Old Dublin pubs are one of the best things about our capital city'

The Guinness Irish Pub Concept became a thriving business that kicked off in the early 90s, designing and building interiors for five different pub styles

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: This Cork favourite puts the Izz into Palestinian pizzazz

S Restaurant review: This Cork favourite puts the Izz into Palestinian pizzazz

Izz Cafe is a truly special restaurant, with lovely staff serving great food.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Pan fried duck.

Joe McNamee: My preview of the year ahead in restaurants

Joe McNamee looks to the year ahead in the world of food

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Joe McNamee is back with part two of his annual food accolades

Joe McNamee is back with part two of his annual food accolades

Part 2 of Joe McNamee's annual food accolades, The Munchies, in which he rounds up his food highlights of the year.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

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The biggest dining trends of 2025, from pop-ups and chef collabs to traditional Irish produce

Shorter menus, comfort food, and a ‘vibe-cession’ are some of the factors influencing dining out

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Joe McNamee: The Munchies are back — here are my food highlights of 2025

Joe McNamee: The Munchies are back — here are my food highlights of 2025

Joe McNamee's annual food accolades, The Munchies, return once more, in which he rounds up his food highlights of the year. (Part II next week)

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025