IrishFoodie

06/09/2026

To the wonderful Izz Cafe on George's Quay in Cork City for our Anniversary.

Izz Cafe is a Palestinian restaurant in Cork, Ireland, run by couple Eman Aburabi and Izzedeen Alkarajeh.

After Alkarajeh's work permit expired, they moved to Cork, Ireland from Saudi Arabia in 2016, where Alkarajeh was working as a software engineer. As Alkarajeh is Palestinian and Aburabi has Jordanian citizenship, the couple could not live in either country. After arriving in Ireland, they along with their four children, spent fourteen months in direct provision.

They opened a stall at a farmers' market, with the assistance of Darina Allen, who advised them on what Palestinian food would be suited for an Irish palate. On their first day trading, they sold all their stock within two hours. The couple won a "Cork Person of the Month" award in September 2020.

Emman has published a cookbook of Palestinian Recipes "Jibrin" named after her hometown in the illegaly Occupied West Bank which she is barred from visiting.


Al-Majd li-Orshalim! Glory to Jerusalem.

05/09/2026

A little piece of medieval Ireland has come home ☘️

The Annals of Innisfallen are now on public display at University College Cork for the first time in Ireland in 40 years.

Written mainly by monks on Innisfallen Island in Killarney, the manuscript records centuries of Irish history, including Viking raids on Sceilig Mhichíl and the arrival of the Normans.

Imagine holding nearly a thousand years of stories in one book.

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03/09/2026

What's On in West Cork September Events & Autumn 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of What’s On In West Cork.

As we go into autumn our Recipes From The Garden suggest a couple of easy ideas for anyone with a glut of courgettes.

Something a little different, Active – Comp in Bandon have offered a good competition for a Galaxy A17 phone, ideal for back to college etc, so get your thinking caps on and enter.

Did you know that September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day? Michelle O’Mahony, our history columnist, has traced how a hunting trip and a German toymaker changed childhood forever.

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01/09/2026

"Let's Explore Cork Together"

Welcome to the first edition of our new bi-monthly, lifestyle magazine, showcasing the best of the "Rebel County".

We have some great articles for you in this one. Darcie Mayland introduces her new w**e column for us, aptly named Cork. For the car enthusiast we have a review of the Toyota Prius by David Levy.
Michelle O'Mahony, our regular history columnist has compiled an article on Surnames, Castles & Genealogy - An A-Z of West Cork's Diverse Built Heritage.

For food lovers we visit Bantry and explore the town's vibrant culinary scene.

Planning an autumn/winter break, David Caldwell our travel writer investigates Seville - The Glory Of Andalucia, which is readily accessible from Cork Airport.

We must not forget the animal lovers amongst us. Local vet Gavin Russell has written another Pet's Corner for us.

We hope you enjoy reading our new magazine and we will see you again in November.

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30/08/2026

Rhythm and Flow at Kilmacsimon

25/08/2026

A wonderful afternoon is guaranteed this Saturday in Mirabelles West Cork lovely Secret Garden with the talented Laura McCarthy and Friends.

Entry free and donations to MSF-Doctors Without Frontiers to support their humanitarian work in Occupied Palestine 🇵🇸

23/08/2026

A glorious West Cork Day on the always beguiling Sheep's Head Peninsula and a pit stop at the Old Creamery.

22/08/2026

36° C in Costa del Dunmanway today.
View from the Great Terrace of which provides expansive views as far as the shed!

20/08/2026

I have seen this amazing collection and am looking forward to the exhibition at the historic Atkins Hall, Dunmanway on Saturday.

Roll Up ! Roll Up !🎪🎈
There continues to be many enquiries over the past two months about when the clown memorabilia collection of the late Rainbow the Clown, (Jim Noonan) would be open to the public. I am happy to announce today that the collection will be open to the public on Saturday August 22nd from 12 to 5pm at Atkins Hall, Dunmanway. A fun family day out ..... if you like all things circus 🤡 🎪🎈🐘🎈🎪🤡
The event is being hosted by the Friends of Dunmanway Hospital Group and proceeds from the door admission will go to the group - who do amazing fundraising work for the residents of the local hospital; ensuring that the residents stay is a "home from home experience". We all have had loved ones receive the best of care there, come along and support the hospital.

15/08/2026

CORK ON A FORK 2026

Get a taste of Cork's Unique Food Culture
12-16 August 2026

Cork on a Fork Fest returned to Cork City from August 12th–16th with a jam-packed programme celebrating Cork’s incredible food scene. Join us as we celebrate our talented chefs, unique dining and hospitality experiences, and incredible local produce - Cork is home to more than 60% of Ireland's artisan producers.

Taste your way through the city with unique dining experiences, street feasts, free talks and demos, food trails, brewery and distillery tours, and lots of family fun.
Whats On in West Cork

https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-on-a-fork-fest/