Event: National Potato Day

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Darina Allen: Celebrating National Potato Day

Drat, I’ve just discovered that I missed National Potato Day. It was on Friday, October, 4.

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Ireland's most Irish celebration day is nearly upon us

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Ireland's most Irish celebration day is nearly upon us

Darina Allen: Potatoes with Smetana and Dill

€1m campaign to make potatoes more than ‘bit on the side’

They’ve caused us a lot of trouble down the years but the Government is spending a cool €1m to revamp the image of the spud.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Spuds still a favourite in Irish homes on National Potato Day

The potato continues to remain a favourite in Irish homes, with more than 96% of households purchasing potatoes this year.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

Potatoes are a premium product and are packed with Vitamin C

Irish potatoes should be marketed as a premium product and have more Vitamin C than an orange, the IFA has claimed.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

The humble spud has its day in the sun

The humble spud — where would we be without it? If you’ve ever pondered that question, and you probably haven’t, then today is the day to muse on it further, as October 3 marks the return of National Potato Day.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

We need to ensure spud remains top of the pile

The potato still holds its place as Ireland’s leading carbohydrate — with revenues of over €184m per year, it’s a vegetable we as a nation can be proud of.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Four things to do on National Potato Day

Tattoos? Guns? Stamps? Dance?

Fri, 23 Aug, 2013

The humble spud to be celebrated as part of National Potato Day

Ever since Walter Raleigh brought them to Ireland 424 years ago, floury spuds have been tickling the taste buds of the Irish people.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2013

How the potato took root

Despite its fatal role in the Famine, our love for the ‘humble spud’ continues, says Louise Roseingrave

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Hot Potato Cakes with Crème Fráiche and Smoked Salmon

TODAY is National Potato Day. I love potatoes, but not just any potatoes. The red-skinned Rooster is supposedly Ireland’s favourite potato, but not mine.

Sun, 26 Aug, 2012