The menu: Lifeboats on the menu

On a stormy night, from deep underneath his quilt, The Menu will always spare a thought for any poor souls caught out on the high seas with an especially heartfelt addendum added for those impossibly brave crew-members of the lifeboats.

The annual Ballycotton Lifeboat Fundraising Gala Casino Dinner Dance (February 6), has taken place at Ballymaloe House for more than 30 years. The bulk of all monies raised goes directly to support the work of the local voluntary crew.