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Seáneen Sullivan in L Mulligan Grocer in Stoneybatter, Dublin which she co-owns. Photograph: James Forde
Ireland isn’t a foodie destination – yet – but tourism chiefs say it could be

Food glorious food is not a song that has been traditionally sung with any great conviction by generations of tourists travelling to Ireland and while(...)

Local sourcing, innovation and value are the cornerstones of a new scheme designed to improve food in Irish pubs. Photograph: Emma Jervis
Pub grub in Ireland? It’s a lottery

Fáilte Ireland and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) are joining forces to improve the range and quality of food on sale in Irish pubs. The “Gr(...)

The Food and Drink Strategy 2018-2023 says food could help grow tourism revenue by €400 million over the next five years.
Fáilte Ireland wants to make food central draw for tourists

Fáilte Ireland is to implement a new five-year strategy which aims to provide international visitors with “immersive experiences” centring on Irish fo(...)

This is Irish food: Aisling Rock, European Young Chef 2017, of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
There’s more to Irish food than bacon and cabbage and stew

Type “Irish food” into an internet search engine and the chances are you’ll get back lamb stew, bacon and cabbage, and fried breakfasts. Nothing wrong(...)