‘January Is The Beginning Of The Gardening Year’
Gardening is all about relationships. The relationship between the garden and its surroundings, between the hard and soft landscaping and between the plants themselves. A garden is for all seasons in a succession of colour, texture and interest throughout the year. January is the beginning of the garden year and a time for renewed energy…
Read MoreNational Rose Month
There are many things worth celebrating throughout the month of June, from the official beginning of Summer to Father’s Day. At Dromoland Castle, we are delighted to be celebrating June as National Rose Month in honour of our very own “Dromoland Rose”. Roses have a strong and colourful history, representing love, war and beauty going…
Read MoreInternational Rosé Day
With international rosé day upon us, and with the sunny weather due to continue its time to take a leaf from the French way of living. A little blush in the afternoon to relax in the sun with friends or food. So I would like to take the opportunity to highlight four of our rosés…
Read MoreTips for Hydration
Tips for Hydration Hydration from in the inside is fundamental What are you eating? Firstly, look at your diet which might be causing dehydration, if you are eating lots of dry and salty foods, consuming alcohol, tea and coffee as these are diuretics, meaning they take water out of your system quicker, so it’s a…
Read More“Roast Rack of Burren Lamb”
Caramelised Onion Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Oven Dried Plum Tomato, Tarragon Jus Lamb farming in Ireland, and indeed in County Clare, is an age old tradition. The mild Irish climate coupled with the clean environment provides the perfect conditions for rearing lambs. Burren lamb spends all of their time outside therefore grazing on grass and wild…
Read More“Soft Meringue & Passion Fruit Roulade”
Yoghurt Ice Cream, Violet Vacherin, Raspberry Gel The word dessert originated from the French term ‘desservir la table’ meaning ‘to clear the table’. The name dessert dates back to the 14th century, however, it attained its current meaning around the beginning of the 20th century when ‘service a la francaise’ (placing a variety of dishes…
Read More“Smoked Burren Mackerel” by Executive Head Chef David McCann
Compressed Granny Smith, Celeriac Crème Fraiche, Saffron Potato, Citrus Dressing Birgitta,( From Sweden) and Peter (a Native) Curtin started the Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna County Clare in 1987.The wild Atlantic sea, which is on their doorstep, provides stunning bounty which the Burren Smokehouse transforms into unrivalled local produce. Mackerel is really well suited to smoking…
Read More“St Tola goats cheese”, by Executive Head Chef David McCann
Heirloom Beetroot, Honeydew Melon, Quinoa & Seed Crumb, Sherry Reduction The late Meg and Derrick Gordon retired to a 25 acre farm holding in the Burren in County Clare. The terrane suited goats, Meg had knowledge of cheese making from her time in Normandy France; Derrick was a former tea-plantation manager, what a recipe! St…
Read More“Doolin Scallops and Dublin Bay Prawns”, by Executive Head Chef David McCann
Red Pepper, Seaweed Sushi, Carrot & Ginger Puree, Chilli & Soy Dressing We mourn as the native oyster season draws to a close; they’re not in season when the letter ‘R’ isn’t present in the month! Don’t let the mood turn melancholic for the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ has many shellfish treats to tide you over…
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