'The health benefits are fantastic': Kate Lawlor-Lyne on how to add more fish to your diet

The freshest of fish is being cooked by Cork chef Kate Lawlor-Lyne at the K O’Connell Fishmongers counter in Dunnes Stores on Patrick’s Street. She shares her tips on helping people look at fish in a new light

Kate Lawlor-Lyne, head chef at K O’Connell fish restaurant in Dunnes Stores, St Patrick’s Street, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

'Fish is the healthiest fast food that you can buy.' It’s a point that well-known Cork chef Kate Lawlor-Lyne is keen to make and one that she puts into action every day, cooking casual but still classy fish dishes at the K O’Connell Fishmongers counter in Cork’s original Dunnes Stores.

While heading to a supermarket for lunch is not where you think you might find the healthiest (or the most delicious) options, any preconceived notions will be challenged if you head into the posh Dunnes on Pana, glide down to the basement and seek out the bright blue and gold counter in the food court space. Alongside a tempting display of fresh fish, seafood, and pre-made dishes for takeaway, Lawlor-Lyne has a short and fast menu, cooking fresh fish to order, and there’s an audience of dedicated lunchtime fish eaters happy to seek it out.