The menu: St Patrick’s Day trail

Suitably decked out in 40 shades of verdant green, a most patriotic Menu is all set to celebrate Lá Fhéile Pádraig, in the only way he knows how: the consumption of the finest of Irish produce. 

Alice Coyle, of Fab Food Trails ( www.fabfoodtrails.ie ), has collaborated with 20 of Cork’s restaurant, bar and café owners to produce a guide to a Paddy’s Day tasting trail throughout the city. Each venue offers specially created Irish dishes (Nash 19’s corned beef with Longueville cider cream sounds inviting!).

See www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie  for map. While the beer may not be green at the Irish Beer & Whiskey Festival (March 13-17), it will be the best of Irish, with excellent food stalls for people who require a little soakage with their supping ( www.irishbeerandwhiskeyfestival.com ).