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James Doherty Talks Distilleries, Whiskey Tourism And Sustainability

James Doherty, chair of the Irish Whiskey Association, talks distillery development, whiskey tourism and industry sustainability.

Santiago Lastra, Head Chef At KOL, London, Talks To Hospitality Ireland

Santiago Lastra, head chef at KOL, in London, was awarded his first Michelin star earlier this year, making KOL the UK’s only starred Mexican restaur...

Padraig McGillicuddy Talks About New Additions To Ballygarry Estate

In the wake of its recent award – Large Golf Hotel of the Year, at the 2022 Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association Awards – we talk to Ballygar...

Martin Mangan Talks About What's New At Carton House

After two years closed for major refurbishment, the magnificent Fairmont Carton House recently re-opened. We talk to general manager Martin Mangan about wh...

Jonathan Keane Talks Being The Lodge At Ashford Castle Executive Chef

Jonathan Keane, executive chef at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, the four-star sister hotel to Ashford Castle, grew up on a sheep farm in Connemara, and brin...

Matthew Looram Discusses Young Chef Olympiad Plate Trophy Win

TU Dublin culinary arts student Matthew Looram was awarded the Plate Trophy at the ninth Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) competition, recently held in India, whe...

Michael Lis Talks About His Path To The IBA World Cocktail Competition

Michael Lis represented Ireland at the IBA World Cocktail Competition last November in Cuba, where he won Gold in the pre-dinner cocktail category, and was...

Kenneth Culhane, Head Chef At Dysart Petersham, Discusses His Career

Kenneth Culhane, head chef at the Dysart Petersham, won the Roux Scholarship in 2010, a Michelin star in 2020, and three AA rosettes in 2021. Born in Kerry...