An Irish mum is winning at the game of scones

Mary O'Halloran has received a massive number of orders for her scones following a Humans of New York post

Humans of New York: Mary O'Halloran making her scones which have received international attention now

The humble scone. An undeniably Irish comfort especially when accompanied by a cup of tea. They always taste better when made by an Irish mammy — which might explain the explosion of orders that Mary O’Halloran received in New York last week.

Following the closure of her Manhattan bar, Mary O’s, due to the city’s extreme lockdown, the Mayo-born mother of six set up an online store to sell traditional Irish fare, including her popular scones — which are made using the recipe she learned from her mother.