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Darina Allen: Three Indian street food recipes to try at home
Aishling Moore
Aishling Moore: My recipe for the ultimate comforting chowder
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Darina Allen: I've found the perfect book for the mammy who loves to feed people
Michelle Darmody
Michelle Darmody: How to make the tasty Greek snack Spanakopita
'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
'We end up giving them to our dogs' — Flood of complaints about quality of hot school meals
Correspondence from parents seen by the 'Irish Examiner' lays out a litany of complaints from 'out of date meals' to 'incorrect allergen information'

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Woman working at a restaurant
Flirts to clickers, a waitress names her eight types of nightmare diner
Who are the biggest problems for waiting staff? Esme Gordon-Craig names and shames them, including one customer who demanded she pick up her dog’s poo

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

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Teenagers see 11,000 unhealthy food marketing posts a year, says study
Advertisers also acknowledged to researchers that children can be reached through digital marketing, despite existing restrictions that they cannot be targeted explicitly

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Unrecognizable latin man filling up a jar with wheat flour from a paper bag.
Life Hack: What are flour mites, are they dangerous, and how to prevent them?
If the very thought of flour mites makes you squirm, read on to find out what to do if you find them in your home

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Drone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'
Drone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'
Manna founder champions Ireland as a drone delivery leader, launching a Cork pilot while scaling global growth and — uniquely — making a profit on every delivery

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

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Households face gloomy 'vibecession' with food bills expected to remain high
David Looney, a financial advisory director at Alpha Wealth, said the inflation figures for January show that the rising cost of food remains 'stubbornly' high as consumers are feeling the pinch

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet
Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet
Irish hopes for a historic Michelin three-star fade, but new stars, service awards and celebrations still light up Dublin

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony
Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony
Forest Avenue and The Pullman claimed their first Michelin stars as Ireland hosted the guide’s ceremony for the first time

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?
Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?
There are now 23 Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, five with two stars

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event 
Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event 
Denise Cahill will tell Safefood event about the work of 25 community food-growing projects in Cork

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Food Safety - Cutting Carrots on Plastic Cutting Board with Food Gloves
Life Hack: What are microplastics and should I swap my plastic chopping board for wood?
Plus, tips on how to clean a wooden chopping board

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

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How a toxin linked to baby formula exposed risks in the global food supply chain
Concerns over a toxin linked to infant formula have exposed vulnerabilities in global food supply chains and recall systems

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food
Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food
Climate positive dining means eating with the seasons and Irish produce has a lot to offer

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Food poverty does not stop at 12, committee hears amid calls to expand hot meals
Food poverty does not stop at 12, committee hears amid calls to expand hot meals
Educators warn students lose vital nutrition support at secondary level as schools struggle with costs, administration and food waste

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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There's no such thing as a binary choice on food ethics
Choosing beans over meat is being sold as a simple solution to our ethical woes, but the evidence is rarely so straightforward, writes Orla McAndrew

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Woman's hands take a piece of royal galette from a saucer on the table.
January in France is not all about resolutions
 it’s mostly about cake
While Ireland spends the first weeks of the year attempting to undo the excesses of Christmas, France rings in the New Year with pastry, and lots of it

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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The biggest dining trends of 2025, from pop-ups and chef collabs to traditional Irish produce
Shorter menus, comfort food, and a ‘vibe-cession’ are some of the factors influencing dining out

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Sarah Butler: How to make the perfect roast potatoes and slow-cooked ham
Sarah Butler: How to make the perfect roast potatoes and slow-cooked ham
Save these recipes for your Christmas cooking and try to prepare a little ahead of time for a stress-free day without spending all your time in the kitchen

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

'Cork has been our most requested site': Oakberry Açaí opens first Munster store in Cork City
'Cork has been our most requested site': Oakberry Açaí opens first Munster store in Cork City
Located on Oliver Plunkett Street in the city centre, the store will be serving up açaí bowls, signature smoothies, and handcrafted coffees

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Suzanne Harrington: Being veggie was hard work in the '80s — Quay Co-Op was the place to be
Suzanne Harrington: Being veggie was hard work in the '80s — Quay Co-Op was the place to be
I remember the first time going up the stairs of the Quay Co-Op, and seeing all these radical flyers on the walls. Gay rights. Women’s rights. I didn’t know Cork had any gays, or that women had any rights

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

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Parents urged to put safety at top of Santa's list this Christmas
Doctor offers advice about bikes, e-scooters, helmets, and phones for older children — and the risk of choking hazards in toys for toddlers 

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

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Michelle Darmody: Ireland could lead the way in ultra-processed foods control
Last week's 'Lancet' report clarified that ultra processed foods are damaging both our mental and physical health — Ireland could be a leader in this area

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

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More than 46,000 people waiting longer than 18 months for vital scans
A growing population, more over-75s, and higher rates of cancer and heart disease in younger people is putting pressure on the health system

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Ultra processed foods study
It's official: Ultra-processed foods are harmful and these are the next steps we must take
The evidence is clear on ultra-processed foods' harmful role in our diets — it's time we made manufacturers shape up or pay, writes Catherine Conlon

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Ireland needs a minister for food to better serve our needs 
Ireland needs a minister for food to better serve our needs 
From school lunches to hospital trays, Ireland’s food policy is fractured. After attending two major food gatherings, I believe the solution is clear

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do
Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do
Joe Wicks might not be a nutritionist, but he's got consumers thinking about the health impacts of food — why is that a bad thing?

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Joe Wicks: 'These foods are damaging our health — we shouldn't accept this as the norm'
Joe Wicks: 'These foods are damaging our health — we shouldn't accept this as the norm'
Wicks plans to demonstrate how useless the legal limits on additives are by designing, making, advertising and selling a protein bar that is intentionally harmful to the health of those who eat it

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Vincent Crepel on life after Cork's Michelin-starred restaurant Terre, and what it takes to be a chef
Vincent Crepel on life after Cork's Michelin-starred restaurant Terre, and what it takes to be a chef
The former chef from the Castlemartyr Resort restaurant reveals what he will miss about Cork now that he is back in Paris

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Blas na hÉireann Food Awards for long-running enterprises and new businesses
Blas na hÉireann Food Awards for long-running enterprises and new businesses
Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, founded in 1984, won the prestigious Best Artisan Producer award, while Bon Chocolatiers, Co Offaly, founded in 2020, took the Supreme Champion accolade

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Izz Café, Cush, and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards
Izz Café, Cush, and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards
Georgina Campbell acknowledged the challenging climate for the sector, referencing the recent closure of Dublin’s Big Mike’s, the latest hospitality casualty

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Batch of chicken Kievs recalled following detection of salmonella
Batch of chicken Kievs recalled following detection of salmonella
The Kievs are sold in 500g packs and have a best before date of October 2026

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

'No chicken nuggets': Cork community group serves 850,000 nutritious meals a year
'No chicken nuggets': Cork community group serves 850,000 nutritious meals a year
Once serving just eight meals in Boherbue, Duhallow’s community kitchen now delivers 850,000 meals a year across Cork

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Irish Examiner Eats Club brings the Glass Curtain down on another tasty Cork on a Fork fest
Irish Examiner Eats Club brings the Glass Curtain down on another tasty Cork on a Fork fest
Five days of feasting and frolics were brought to a suitably delicious close with the latest edition of the exclusive Irish Examiner Eats Club dinner

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

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John Whelan: Years after Brexit, Irish food sector faces even more volatility due to Trump
However there are positive signs that the UK is back on the radar of an increasing number of exporters.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Weather fails to rain on the parade as five-day Cork on a Fork food festival kicks off
Weather fails to rain on the parade as five-day Cork on a Fork food festival kicks off
In spite of a move indoors, it was a tremendous evening and a superb celebration of the best of Cork food

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Cork on a Fork: Feasting, fun, and quality food are on the menu at five-day festival
Cork on a Fork: Feasting, fun, and quality food are on the menu at five-day festival
From this morning's launch breakfast to the closing Examiner Eats event, the festival promises five days of deliciousness

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Chicken nuggets and other 'cheat foods' banished from school meals
Chicken nuggets and other 'cheat foods' banished from school meals
A dietitian has been recruited to improve Ireland's hot school meals programme, and the junk food ban will be in place before the start of the school year

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Food production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after listeriosis outbreak
Food production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after listeriosis outbreak
Two weeks ago the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said there was an “extensive” outbreak of listeriosis and dozens of meals and side dishes were being recalled as a precaution

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

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Top Eight: sizzling sausages — an extra link to our diet
Sausages are a highly-processed food. The preservatives mixed with the meat really cannot be avoided if we are to be sure the meat is safe to eat when kept on shelves or at home for a few days

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Several spinach and mixed leaves products recalled following detection of listeria
Several spinach and mixed leaves products recalled following detection of listeria
The recall of McCormack Family Farms products comes after 170 readymeals made by Ballymaguire Foods were called back amid a listeriosis outbreak

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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Remember when a minister held Guinness 'hostage'? And other Irish food stories
A book examining our relationship with food and drink from prehistory up to the present day is a rich resource 

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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Catherine Conlon: Drop in US junk food sales the break we need to cut unhealthy diets
Sales of junk food are slowing in the US. Introduction of a junk food tax could accelerate a shift in the food market so that everyone can afford healthy food, writes Catherine Conlon

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Irish Examiner Eats: Magical 'after hours' dining at iconic Farmgate Café
Irish Examiner Eats: Magical 'after hours' dining at iconic Farmgate Café
Special menu awaited diners after the historic market had shut up shop for the day

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Five crowd-pleasing barbecue classics to try this weekend
Five crowd-pleasing barbecue classics to try this weekend
If you're thinking of getting the barbecue out this weekend, why not try some of these tasty options

Fri, 16 May, 2025

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