Food news with Joe McNamee

Always something of a trailblazer, The Franciscan Well brewery continues in this vein by hosting Fem-Ale Fest (August 10-11), Ireland’s very first festival dedicated to celebrating the women of Irish brewing, with over 15 participating breweries and a full programme of speakers, panel discussions and entertainment along with gallons of great beer.

Palmento is a delightful and welcoming haven in Douglas.

More than 150,000 people are expected to throng the Christmas markets on Cork’s Grand Parade and visit festively decorated Bishop Lucey Park before Santa pops down the chimney.