A brief history of the Irish Christmas dinner

The goose was once the bird of choice for many rural families
A brief history of the Irish Christmas dinner

Turkeys ready for sale at Cork's English Market by poultry trader O'Sullivan's in December 1947.

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023 - 14:23
Ray Ryan

HAVING a turkey for the Christmas dinner is a cherished tradition in most Irish households, but that was not always the case.

The goose was once the bird of choice for many rural families because it was easier to rear and cheaper to buy.

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