‘A Dish From Dean’ – Game Pie

September 23, 2018

As the mornings get darker and the temperatures are dropping it's time to get some seasonal food on the table. In this week's 'A Dish From Dean' we are bringing you Game Pie and Wild Mushrooms with Pickled Autumn Vegetables and Crispy Pastry Tartlet. (more…)


Visit Ballymena – The Slemish Market Supper Club

September 14, 2018

Tomorrow night is Slemish Market Supper Club night so why not visit Ballymena and experience this ultimate dining experience with Chef Robert Curley. The Slemish Market Supper Club hit the headlines previously for our story on how Rob sources his produce from literally over the…


‘A Dish From Dean’ – Lamb Rump!

August 9, 2018

LIVE It Experience It member chef Dean Coppard, known to many as Aussie Chef Dino, is a chef who cooks with soul. He opened up our region's first Australian restaurant in Armagh, Uluru Bistro, and has since been working as an executive chef and development…


Digby’s Armagh Bramley Apple Tart – shortlisted for an award

August 1, 2018

Northern Ireland is full of unique flavours and our food producers, chefs and bakers are fantastic at laying these flavours on a plate for us. So when we think of Co Armagh, we think about the Armagh Bramley and there's one Co Armagh native who…


Planes, trains, cruises and coaches – Northern Ireland is the place to be!

June 21, 2018

VISITORS are flocking to Northern Ireland on planes, trains and automobiles and not to forget the cruise ships and coaches. They are spending more than ever. Eleanor McGillie speaks to Mark Rodgers of Dalriada Kingdom Tours who tells the stories of the people of our…


How a Back of Beyond potato shed is now a quaint dining space

June 19, 2018

We all love finding that perfect little gem which stands out from the crowd and this is one find which offers something very unique - like dining in an old potato shed.  Have a read to find out why this cook transformed the Back of…


Tyre flipping, ball slamming and rope battles – ready for Farm Fit Camp?

May 13, 2018

IT'S that time of year when everyone is looking to get outdoors, get fit and do something a little bit different. Well, a farmer's daughter from Co Tyrone has created something a little bit different to help you do just that. (more…)


Holidaying in Northern Ireland? Here’s a Live It Experience It ‘to do’ list

May 9, 2018

VISITORS coming to Northern Ireland for the International NW200 are spoiled for choice in terms of things to do and places to explore. Here are some 'Live It Experience It' options for visitors holidaying in Northern Ireland. (more…)


PART TWO: ‘Your Place and Mine’ – a story from the Glens of Antrim

April 9, 2018

BBC Radio Ulster's Anne Marie McAleese interviewed our member Kevin Mc Gowan of Nine Glens Walking Tours to talk about landscapes of the Glens of Antrim and heritage sites which provide beautiful walkways and stories for visitors. John Caddoo has a listen to Kevin's story.…


PART ONE: ‘Your Place and Mine’ – a story from the Kingdom of Dalriada

April 7, 2018

STANDFIRST: In an interview on BBC Radio Ulster's 'Your Place and Mine' we heard Anne Marie McAleese describe Mark Rodgers as "a fabulous ambassador for the whole of the North Coast, the Giant's Causeway and that area". Well, that he is and so much more.…