A taste of Donegal’s elegance – Seven courses of culinary excellence at Castle Grove Country House

July 1, 2025

Castle Grove Country House truly is a step above the rest so as part of our 2025 gastronomic motorbike tour of Ireland we rode from the Orchard County to Donegal for a wine and food pairing night which captured everything we love about this country…


Tipi Adventures Ireland – life in the wildnerness

April 22, 2021

Wicklow, also known as The Garden of Ireland, is truly a special place with its loughs and monasteries, mountains and valleys, food and drink, coast and forests. So, when Ed Ledesma of Tipi Adventures Ireland, invited us to come and stay in the wilderness of…


Taste The Island as Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre celebrates the taste of Armagh

October 11, 2019

It's that time of the year again when County Armagh celebrates the fruits of the harvest. This year's Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre takes place on Saturday, October 26. Here's what it's all about:  (more…)


Escape to the country with NI Countrysports Fairs

March 29, 2019

FAMILIES and countrysports enthusiasts from across the UK and Ireland are preparing to gather at a 900 acres estate in Co Armagh for the annual NI Countrysports Fairs which attracts around 25,000 visitors each year. Eleanor McGillie attends the launch of the 2019 NI Countrysports…


‘Time Out’ With Flip Robinson of Giant Tours Ireland

January 28, 2019

THE news that Game of Thrones is coming to an end with Season 8 being the last, Northern Ireland is well known globally for its spectacular filming locations as well as its Game of Thrones® visitor experiences. We take 'Time Out' to chat with Flip Robinson…


A Dish From Dean – Perfect for Christmas

December 16, 2018

A Dish From Dean is a weekly feature published by Live It Experience It where Chef Dean Coppard shares recipes for you to try. This week it's Lamp Rump, Smoked Buttered Mash, Grilled Asparagus, Honey and Thyme Glazed Carrots, Red Wine and Rosemary Sauce burnt…


A Dish From Dean – Crab Crème Brûlée

December 9, 2018

'A Dish From Dean' this week is a Crab Crème Brûlée. This is a very seasonal dish which chef Dean Coppard loves to put on menus in the run up to Christmas.  (more…)


Stir Up Sunday – A Centuries Old Tradition

November 25, 2018

Today was all about music, family and Stir Up Sunday - a centuries old tradition where home cooks spend the last Sunday before Advent 'stirring up' their chosen Christmas pudding - in our case - Spiced Port and Orange Christmas Cake using a recipe from Good…


Christmas at The Arcadia Portrush

November 25, 2018

Tis the season, and, if you are heading to the North Coast on this frosty Sunday morning, The Arcadia in Portrush is hosting its Christmas Craft Fair today.  With plenty of parking on East Strand why not go along, support locals arts and crafts and…


A Dish From Dean – Beetroot and Pine Nut Risotto

November 18, 2018

THIS week is set to get much colder so why not make a dish which will keep you warm and boost your immune system. A Dish From Dean this week is full of ingredients which will do you the world of good so why not…