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Irish Examiner
14 hours ago
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Irish Examiner Eats: Magical 'after hours' dining at iconic Farmgate Café
The Irish Examiner Eats Club kicked off its summer season with a truly unique offering, an exclusive 'after hours' evening dinner in Cork's iconic English Market. Exclusive to Irish Examiner subscribers, a special menu awaited diners at the Farmgate Café, after the historic market had shut up shop for the day. Following the roaring success of last year's IE Eats Club dinners, in Goldie and Good Day Deli, anticipation was high for this first event of 2025, and delighted diners were rewarded with a luxury Farmgate menu served up in the restaurant, as the evening sunlight filtered through the market's soaring rafters high above. Irish Examiner food editor, Jillian Bolger officially welcomes the guests to the event in the Farmgate Café. Picture: Chani Anderson The Farmgate Café was originally opened by Máróg O'Brien and her sister, Kay Harte, in 1994, with Kay then taking over the reins and it is now operated by Kay's daughter, Rebecca Harte. Over the years, it has become a local favourite and a national institution, and is very firmly on the map for international tourists and visitors seeking the finest Irish food, sourced locally, much of it from the market below, and delivering menus of traditional Irish dishes with a contemporary twist. Under head chef Pamela Kelly and front of house manager Tricia Cronin, IE Eats Club diners were first greeted with a welcome drink and then served up a fabulous four course menu which was rapturously received. Beginning with canapés (Arancini with Toonsbridge scamorza, and corned beef and caper turnover), it was then followed by a first course of mackerel, soused beets, remoulade, before moving on to the main course of lamb cutlets, barley, and vegetable broth, colcannon potato, and then finishing with dessert of buttermilk Panna cotta, served with Bushby's strawberries, from Rosscarbery, in West Cork. Deirdre and Denis O'Mahony clink glasses in the Farmgate cafe. Picture: Chani Anderson Exclusive tickets to IE Eats Club events can only be purchased by Irish Examiner subscribers and before the wonderful night was out, excitement was already building in anticipation of the next such event in August, as part of the Cork on a Fork food festival, and with details to be announced in the very near future. The Irish Examiner food writing team also dined, with food editor Jillian Bolger introducing the dinner and the team, with wine writer Leslie Williams introducing the wines, before the curtain was drawn on yet another magical night out of wining and dining for the Irish Examiner Eats Club. Read More Winning €250m EuroMillions ticket sold in Cork city centre
Irish Examiner
10-06-2025
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- Irish Examiner
Examiner Eats Club at Farmgate Café: Don't miss your seat at the table
We are thrilled to announce the summer return of Examiner Eats Club, our exclusive subscriber series, celebrating great food, unique venues, and the Irish Examiner food community. The venue for this edition of Examiner Eats Club is the wonderful Farmgate Café in the English Market but this time with a difference, offering the opportunity to experience this beloved venue as never before. An integral part of Cork's culinary culture for over 30 years and treasured by generations of Corkonians, Irish Examiner subscribers will gain exclusive access to a unique evening dining event that only begins after the bustling daytime market has shut up shop for the night. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€4 / month Unlimited access. Subscriber content. Daily ePaper. Additional benefits.
Irish Examiner
14-05-2025
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- Irish Examiner
In Pictures: Victoria Kennefick presented with Farmgate National Poetry Award
Cork poet Victoria Kennefick was presented with the 2025 Farmgate Café National Poetry Award at the sponsors' premises at the English Market in Cork on Tuesday. Seven poets were shortlisted for the award, which celebrates books of poems published by Irish poets, but it was Kennefick's second collection, Egg/Shell, that took the title this year. The presentation event was part of Cork International Poetry festival, which runs until May 17. See Thomas McCarthy, Catherine Ronan and Gerry Murphy at the Farmgate Café National Poetry Award in the English Market, Cork. Pictures: David Creedon Billy Ramsell and Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh at the Farmgate Café for the award, part of Cork International Poetry Festival. Victoria Kennefick at the Farmgate Café before receiving her award. Adrian Gregan and Jacinta Cullen at the Farmgate. Victoria Pricipi and Conor McManus. Rosalin Blue and Mary Brosnan. Fiona and Adam Smith at the award. Paudrig Lee, Lauren O'Donovan, Billy Fenton and Catherine Ronan at the Farmgate Café.
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
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- Irish Examiner
A murder mystery and the return of the shared table: Five great events at Cork on a Fork
VQ Shared Table The iconic Shared Table returns to MacCurtain Street on August 13. It will see 450 guests dine outdoors at a shared table, with chefs collaborating with over 20 businesses in the area for the menu. This year's event will see food and drink from The Glass Curtain, The Metropole Hotel, Greenes, Isaacs Restaurant, Da Mirco, Gallaghers, Paladar, Eco Fish, The Dean, Cask, The Address, Thompson's, Moxy Cork, The Shelbourne Bar, Gabriel House, Son of a Bun, and Crust. Guests will enjoy a Maharini Gin and Birra Moretti drinks reception, sharing plates, wine by MacCurtain Wine Cellar, and a West Cork whiskey. Tickets are €150 each, including drinks, and will go on sale Friday May 9 here. Young Chef Collaboration Dinner Farmgate Café's head chef Pamela Kelly has invited two rising stars of Cork's culinary scene to cook supper in the English Market. Joe Quane and Stephen Cronin studied Culinary Arts at MTU, forming a friendship rooted in a shared passion for food and creative exploration. Joe began his culinary journey at the Farmgate Café six years ago and has since worked under acclaimed chefs Ross Lewis and Niall Davidson. He is now making his mark at Alta. Stephen was the Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassador in 2022 and is currently working with Dan Geurin at the award-winning Cush in Midleton. This intimate evening on August 14 will celebrate friendship, the flavours of the English Market and the next generation of Cork culinary talent. Tickets are €80 each and available here Murder Mystery Night at The Grand Dame An unforgettable night of mystery and intrigue awaits at the Imperial Hotel on August 15. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal crafted with locally sourced ingredients while professional actors bring a thrilling murder mystery to life around you. With vintage vibes, twists at every turn, and an evening full of suspense, it's the perfect night out for amateur sleuths and fun-seekers alike. Tickets are €80 each and available here. Coffee House Lates On August 15 several of Cork's favourite cafés will be open late. These include Nádúr Deli, nestled in a charming 18th-century building on the plaza of Nano Nagle Place, which will have live music and a tasting on the plaza. Cafe Moly, which is offering a relaxed evening of drinks, music, and a special taste of Korea, is also open until 9pm that night. Co-owner Sunmi will be serving a selection of traditional Korean small bites to customers on the evening. No booking is required, and the cafés will be serving walk-ups only. Free food market and cooking demos On Saturday August 16, Cork on a Fork Food Market & Play Street wiill be on Emmet Place from 11am to 5pm. Taste some of Cork's incredible produce and support local businesses at the market. and enjoy live music and family fun with giant games and free face painting during the day. Also on Emmet Place frm 11am, the 100-seater cooking demos live stage will be offering some food inspiration with a host of demos and tastings. The events are emceed by food writers Joe McNamee from the Irish Examiner, John and Sally McKenna from McKenna Guides and Kate Ryan from Some of the chefs taking part are Aishling Moore of Goldie, TV chef Clodagh McKenna, Michelin star chef Takashi Miyazaki, and zero-waste chef Orla McAndrew. Find details on these events and more here.
