Place: Glebe Gardens

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14 Emmet Square bookended by Michael Collins House musuem. Picture: Niamh Whitty

property

House next to Michael Collins House museum is a 'Big Fella' too

Two linked properties by Clonakilty’s historic Emmet Square, overlooked by the ‘Big Fella’ writes Tommy Barker

food

Review: Restaurant Chestnut, Ballydehob

Ideally, any newly-opened restaurant should hit its marks from day one; surely it shortchanges customers to do otherwise? That said, I have always thought it only fair to allow a grace period for ‘bedding in’ before reviewing any new arrival. So why, oh why, am I reviewing Restaurant Chestnut on its opening night? asks Joe McNamee.

property

Trading up: Emmet Square, Clonakilty, €595,000

There’s only a handful of modern homes at Clonakilty’s elegant Emmet Square, an award-winning Georgian timepiece, one which has been gently updated by Cork County Council’s architects’ department. 

These recipes inspired Darina Allan at the Taste of West Cork

home and gardens

Go visit 15 little Edens in West Cork

general

WATCH: Jeremy Irons shares his love of West Cork and passion for gardening

Must-visit gardens before the end of summer

With talk of ‘back to school’ in the air it is time to make the most of what remains of the summer.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

A teaser before Taste of West Cork

The Menu is readying himself for the Taste of West Cork Cocktail Party (August 21) in the glorious Glebe Gardens, in Baltimore, West Cork, considering it an early taster for the wonderful Taste of West Cork Food Festival. 

Sun, 17 Aug, 2014

Our gardening noticeboard

¦ Cork Flower Club have Beatrice Hartog, AOIFA, to demonstrate on Tuesday, February 18 at Canon Packham Hall, Douglas, at 8pm.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2014

Starter homes: Clonakilty, West Cork Price: €180,000

Size: Sq m 93 (1,000 sq ft)

Sun, 12 Jan, 2014

Our gardening noticeboard

¦ Castlelyons Home and Garden Club are hosting ’Flowers and Food for Christmas Entertaining’ at 8pm, on Friday, Nov 8, in Castlelyons community centre.

Sun, 03 Nov, 2013

Clonakilty greenery

Glebe Gardens town house comes with a €180,000 guide price, Tommy Barker reports

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012

Food fest to honour victims of Famine

Organisers of a West Cork food festival will pay homage to a town’s tragic past by honouring famine victims and the humble potato.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012

Chefs seeking out local and organic food

Chefs are going to greater lengths to source locally produced food and are increasingly opting for organic, AA Ireland found during its search for culinary excellence.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012

Taxi driver shot in legs

A 29-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to both legs after he was attacked by a gang in Strabane, police said today.

Sun, 18 Jul, 2010

Small retreat is perfect in Clonakilty oasis setting

THE best goods, in small packages: the motto comes to mind when it comes to No 4, Glebe Gardens, in a Clonakilty oasis setting.

Sat, 08 Dec, 2007

Hot tip

The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Cahir, Co Tipperary are now selling Jonagored eating apples and Bramley cookers; apple juice and apple jelly; farm-made cider vinegar and strawberry and plum jams.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2005

Hot tip

Growing Awareness, Sustainable Food and Farming Workshops At Glebe Gardens, Baltimore, Co Cork. Sunday, September 19: Identifying edible fungi and plants and how to cook them.

Sat, 18 Sep, 2004

Grace and flavour

DOWN Baltimore way, exciting things have been happening at Glebe House. Jean and Peter Perry have had their gardens open to the public for five years now.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Puzzles hub