Beef, Guinness, and Rain

A classic Irish stew for days that need warmth

Dear Ireland,
On days when the rain comes soft and steady, there’s a kind of peace that settles in—fires burn a little brighter, memories rise like steam from a pot of stew, and hearts feel just a bit closer. You’ve always known how to turn grey skies into golden moments.

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• Perfect for a rainy day, Beef and Guinness Stew with Irish Soda Bread

• Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

• From Our Love Ireland Community - What Is Your Favourite Pairing With Irish Soda Bread?

• Guinness Bread

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - We asked over a million people: What’s the best pub in Ireland?

• Around The Web: Ireland weather: Temperatures to reach glorious highs of 26C but there's a catch, I visited Ireland's smallest city for fab staycation, we didn't want to go home, Ireland’s Viking Roots , and more

• From Social Media - Want to Be Featured on Love Ireland?

• Irish Food You Will Love - How to Make the Perfect Irish Coffee – A Taste of Ireland in Every Sip

• The Craic - Things Not To Say To Irish People ( Ever )

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Perfect for a rainy day, Beef and Guinness Stew with Irish Soda Bread

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There’s something about slow-cooked stew on a rainy afternoon that feels like a hug from the past. This one combines tender beef, rich Guinness, and old-world flavour—served up with warm soda bread for the full Irish touch.

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Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

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“...so you can focus on making memories, not managing schedules.”

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From Our Love Ireland Community

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What Is Your Favourite Pairing With Irish Soda Bread?

Alexander König

Irish butter and smoked salmon

Matshidiso Erykah Zuma

Seafood chowder

Rich Schneider

Strawberry or raspberry jam

Share Yours!

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Guinness Bread

There’s something beautifully Irish about baking with Guinness. In today’s recipe, the Irish Baker Abroad shares his hearty, wholesome Guinness Bread—made with oats, treacle, and buttermilk. It’s simple, rustic, and perfect straight from the oven with a slather of butter. Try this with your next stew or enjoy it warm with a cup of tea.

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The Irish Baker Abroad

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Which famous Irish landmark is closest to the village of Doolin?

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C) Cliffs of Moher
D) Rock of Cashel

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Answer to a previous question: - A) Ha’penny Bridge

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At The Bar

We asked over a million people: What’s the best pub in Ireland?

The answers might surprise you — and your favourite might be on the list

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Around The Web

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I visited Ireland's smallest city for fab staycation, we didn't want to go home

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Rugby Australia partners with Guinness for iconic 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour

The national governing body for Rugby in Australia, Rugby Australia has announced a pact with with Guinness, the world-renowned Irish stout.

Ireland’s Viking Roots

The Vikings didn’t just raid Ireland—they reshaped it. From founding some of the island’s most important coastal cities to leaving behind shipwrecks and silver hoards, the Norse left their mark on both Irish soil and story. Today, their legacy lives on in museums, streetscapes, and even festivals that honour a thousand years of shared history.

Statue commemorating the marriage of Strongbow and Aoife, in the Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle of Waterford city center, Ireland - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

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Irish Food You Will Love

How to Make the Perfect Irish Coffee – A Taste of Ireland in Every Sip

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The Craic

Things Not To Say To Irish People ( Ever )

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