Making the most of Irish strawberries - Michelle Darmody shares her recipes

It is that time of year again – Irish strawberries are making a welcome appearance on shop shelves and on roadside stalls.

There is such an astronomical difference in a berry grown here, one that is ripened on the plant, rather than those that are picked before their prime and shipped in cold-storage. The intense and wonderful perfume and taste get lost on their long journey.