Rory O'Connell: 'We were charged at by an elephant in South Africa'

Rory O’Connell is one of Ireland’s most respected chefs, co-founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School, and a champion of simple, seasonal food. His new series, How to Cook Well in Morocco, recently aired on RTÉ, and when he’s not cooking or writing, he’s travelling in search of culture, craft and the perfect market.

When Rory O'Connell is not cooking or writing, he’s travelling in search of culture, craft and the perfect market.

Favourite childhood holiday memory

We lived in Galmoy in the Midlands, so a trip to the seaside was a big deal. Tramore in County Waterford was the spot.