UCC appoints Darina Allen as adjunct professor

The celebrated chef’s new role will benefit students of UCC’s Masters in Food Studies and Irish Foodways programme

Darina Allen: 'Food education has been at the heart of my work in both formal and informal settings for over 40 years. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Renowned Cork chef Dr Darina Allen has been appointed as an adjunct professor to Adult Continuing Education, and the Department of Folklore and Ethnology at University College Cork (UCC).

The Ballymaloe Cookery School founder's new role will benefit students of UCC’s Masters in Food Studies and the Irish Foodways Programme.