Cronin’s in Crosshaven is among 30 pubs across the island of Ireland that have reached the Michelin standard for good pub grub.

Manchán Magan signed up for a mountain skills course and explored the Burren with his new appreciation of map reading.

The days of having to put up with dodgy pub food are at an end, as more pubs have earned the right to be named as some of the best places to eat.