Former chef and publican, Graham Canning, who saw his pub business in Dublin go to the wall during the Celtic Tiger has, along with his wife and business partner Bernie Canning, received the Supreme Champion accolade at the Blas na hÉireann awards at the Dingle Food Festival.

THERE’S a call to arms in Slane, the Co Meath village that goes from slow lane to fast lane depending on traffic flows and concert schedules.