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9 Irish delicacies worth travelling for

From Donegal to Baltimore.

1. The tasting menu at The Mews, Baltimore, Cork

This restaurant, opened on something of a whim by a group of friends (including head chef Luke Matthews) has already garnered rave reviews including five stars from Catherine Cleary in the Irish Times. You’re asked not to use your phone at the table and the tasting menu is made up of the best ingredients that have come the chef’s way that day. Booking is advised.

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2. Scotch Eggs at Mulligans, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7

Renowned for its pub grub and cosy interior, Mulligan’s scotch eggs (both meat and vegetarian) are a staple of the ever-changing menu.

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3. The Food Depot, Cork

Providing gourmet street food at various spots around Cork including Courtmacsherry Beach and West Cork Business Park. Grub like grilled toulouse sausage wrap, lentil and vegetable stew and slow roasted pork. Check their Facebook page for next locations.

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4. The local catch at Out Of The Blue, Dingle, Co. Kerry

This restaurant overlooking the Dingle Harbour is closed in the winter months, so you need to get there at the right time to sample the fresh-from-the-sea delights. Oh, and they don’t serve chips, so don’t ask.

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5. A Blaa from Hickeys Bakery in Waterford

Waterford’s oldest bakery has been making hand crafted blaas since 1958; both the soft and crusty varieties. You can buy them direct from the bakery on Barrack St and eat them fresh. Or if you can, wait to fry a few sausages. Divine.

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6. Scampi and crab claws at Smugglers Creek, Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal

A pub with one of the best views in the country, Smugglers also offers some of the best local food, with the menu divided into “food from the land” and “food from the sea”. The crab claws are a big favourite here.

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7. Burger and chips at Harry’s Shack, Portstewart, Co Derry

Another restaurant changing its menu to suit what’s going on around it, Harry’s was recently named as one of the best places to eat in the country by John and Sally McKenna. The burger is served on brioche and the setting is wonderful.

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8. Oysters at the Galway Oyster Festival

You can’t beat Irish oysters, and the Galway Oyster Festival is on next month. Handy!

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9. Vegetable bakes at The Happy Pear, Greystones

People go to Greystones specifically to visit The Happy Pear for a wonderful meal after a long walk. Specialising in veggie and vegan dishes, there’s a range of delicious bakes on offer from mushroom cream to celeriac lasagne with basil cashew cream.

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- Written by Emer McLysaght and originally published on DailyEdge.ie.

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:18 PM

    My pick this week….
    Cheltenham Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday & Friday.

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    Mar 15th 2021, 8:01 PM

    @Joe Price:
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    Mar 15th 2021, 11:48 PM

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    My viewing this week..Your Honor Season 1…Fargo Season 4.. Unforgotten Season 4 first 3 episodes..

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    Mar 15th 2021, 6:53 PM

    @Paul Kossoff: new series of unforgotten is very good so far!

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:04 PM

    @Paul Kossoff: Don’t bother with Your Honour so predictable. Try Power or The Wire

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:10 PM

    @d: thanks I’ve watched power last year and the amazing wire a long time ago..I watched the first episode of your honor last night and I think you maybe correct in your view..Fargo tonight …11 episodes so will keep me going for the coming nights.

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:35 PM

    @Paul Kossoff: Fargo is well worth your time. Excellent series.

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:43 PM

    @Paul Kossoff: Fargo S4 has been excellent on TG4

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:58 PM

    @Paul Kossoff: succession!

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    Mar 15th 2021, 9:00 PM

    @Paul Kossoff: The Hannibal series is great too, Mads Mikkelsen is phenomenal as Lecter

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    Mar 16th 2021, 8:27 AM

    @d: Watching Your Honor at the moment but not hugely impressed what is Power about. Never heard of it. Is it on Netflix?

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    Mar 16th 2021, 12:46 PM

    @Karen Delaney: Netflix have it Karen

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:52 PM

    I’m gonna rewatch the wire.

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    Mar 16th 2021, 12:59 PM

    @John ScouseSlayer Macken: Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeyet!

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    Mar 15th 2021, 9:49 PM

    If anyone is looking for a good Crime series. Watch Altered Carbon, It won’t be everyone’s cup off tea, since it’s very similar to Ghost in the shell, But it’s 100% worth a watch.

    And also “The Alienist”, set in the 1800′s, Crime series. 2 Seasons. Great watch.

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:52 PM

    Movie called’I care a lot’ is a great watch.

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    Mar 15th 2021, 7:38 PM

    Was Lookin forward to The mountain between us, but my god it’s boring. Zzzz

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    Mar 15th 2021, 11:15 PM

    Upgrade on Film 4 is not to bad

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    Mar 16th 2021, 7:28 AM

    I’m surprised you chose Batman over Superman, which isn’t the best outing for either, over Justice Leage: Snyder Cut. (Thursday 8PM Sky cinema). It’s the hyped, high-profile superhero pick of the week anyway. Unless you have Disney+, where the real pick of the week is Falcon and Winter Soldier, (Friday anytime after 8 AM).

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    Mar 16th 2021, 9:14 AM

    @David Cady: I think they are making recommendations for TV that is available to everyone. Most households don’t have Sky Movies or Disney+.

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    Mar 16th 2021, 11:07 AM

    @ShaneO’Mac: maybe, but not everybody has Netflix either.

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