Darina Allen: The best Ballymaloe starters to enjoy on Christmas Day

Some of Darina Allen's seafood starters
We definitely want something light and deliciously refreshing. How about a platter of oysters nestled on a bed of glistening seaweed with some crushed ice to keep them nicely chilled?
Native Irish oysters are a special luxurious treat. They could be from Rossmore in the estuary of Cork Harbour, Kelly’s of Galway, Harty’s in Dungarvan Bay or Carlingford Oysters in Co Louth.