Ireland's Most Comforting Meal

Seafood Chowder: Ireland in a Bowl

Dear Ireland,
You are the rain on the roof that made us stay in and talk. You are the fire that never needed more than turf and time. You are the road we know by heart, even if we’ve never walked it. We carry your stories in our bones, your music in our breath, and your green in every quiet moment we miss something we can’t quite name.

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Love all things Ireland? Share the joy! Today’s newsletter dives into the charm, culture, and beauty of Ireland, from its breathtaking landscapes to its timeless stories and flavours. Know someone who dreams of Ireland too? Spread the magic by forwarding this to a friend—they’ll love discovering a little piece of Ireland in their inbox!

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In today’s email:

• Seafood Chowder: Ireland in a Bowl

• From Our Love Ireland Community - Maybe It’s Mad

• To Go With The Chowder: - Traditional Irish Soda Bread

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

• At the bar - Pub Fiction In Moate

• Around The Web: Midweek sunshine sticks around Ireland as Met Eireann pinpoints when showers may return,'Ireland's best beach' is huge golden beauty worth visiting as Met Eireann issue heatwave update, Off the Tourist Trail, and more

• Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

• From Social Media - Everyone sees something different when they close their eyes and think of Ireland.

• Irish Food You Will Love - Welcome to the Table, New Friends

• The Craic - Who was the real Wild Colonial Boy?

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Seafood Chowder: Ireland in a Bowl

Have you ever felt the pull of a place you’ve never seen, yet somehow know? Ireland has that magic. It’s not just a country—it’s a feeling. A land of mist-covered roads, music from open pub doors, and food that wraps around you like an old wool jumper. And if there’s one dish that captures this spirit in a single bowl, it’s seafood chowder.

Read: - Why Seafood Chowder is Ireland’s Most Comforting Dish

What’s your ultimate Irish comfort meal? Reply and we might feature you in Friday’s email

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From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

Maybe it’s mad. Or maybe it’s the only sane thing left.

Rosemary Gormley

I would love to do just that! I've been to Ireland 3 times, & never wanted to leave. I immediately felt at home there more than anywhere.

Maryann Young Davis

Wish it was that easy to move abroad!

Mary Kate McElhatton

The best advice I have heard in ages.

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To Go With The Chowder: - Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Enjoy a taste of authentic Irish tradition, and nothing says Irish comfort food quite like freshly baked soda bread and it pairs perfectly with seafood chowder. The best part? It’s incredibly simple to make—no fancy ingredients or hours of kneading required!

Read More: - With Recipe

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

☘️ What traditional Irish dish is made with mashed potatoes, cabbage (or kale), and butter or cream?

A) Boxty
B) Coddle
C) Colcannon
D) Barmbrack

Bonus points if you’ve ever made it yourself!

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

Answer to yesterday’s question: - The Irish town known as the "Gateway to Connemara" and home to Ireland's only fjord is Leenane. Leenane is situated on the shores of Killary Fjord, a stunning glacial fjord in Connemara, County Galway.

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At The Bar

Pub Fiction In Moate

Saturday we play Peadar's Bar Moate

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“The Kings Of Cashel”

Atop the hill in Tipperary, the wind still whispers like it remembers the crown.

The Rock of Cashel wasn’t just built — it was raised by stories.
By saints and warriors, by scribes and kings.

You can walk among the ruins,
but don’t be surprised if you feel watched —
not by ghosts, but by memory.

Because some places weren’t made to be visited.
They were made to be returned to.

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Around The Web

Midweek sunshine sticks around Ireland as Met Eireann pinpoints when showers may return

You might have to keep an umbrella to hand this weekend as Ireland's mini heatwave draws to an end.

More cows than people? Breaking down Ireland’s surprising census stats for kids - and adults

Acclaimed Armagh children's author Jackie McCann's latest book, Ireland In Numbers, help children understand Ireland past and present.

The Travel Lady takes us to Ireland

The island of Ireland has much to offer tourists, The Travel Lady outlines a trip with some unique experiences.

'Ireland's best beach' is huge golden beauty worth visiting as Met Eireann issue heatwave update

It always draws a huge crowd no matter what time of year it is but especially with the weather we have in store.

Wild Ireland donating day of sales to Doagh Famine Village

Wild Ireland in Burnfoot has announced a fundraising day this Thursday, 8th May, to support the devastated owners of Doagh Famine Village.

Off the Tourist Trail

These are the places where the pace slows, the crowds thin, and the stories grow richer with every crooked street corner and moss-covered wall. Stepping off the tourist trail means stepping into the Ireland of folklore and family roots—the one that’s still woven with the sound of a fiddle in a fire-lit pub, the scent of turf smoke, and neighbours who still greet you by name even if they just met you. For those seeking connection rather than spectacle, these villages offer a rare kind of hospitality—one that isn’t rehearsed, but real. While Ireland’s iconic landmarks like the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry hold undeniable charm, the true soul of the country lives quietly in its lesser-known villages.

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Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

Everyone sees something different when they close their eyes and think of Ireland.

And YouTube

For More From Social Media:

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Irish Food You Will Love

Welcome to the Table, New Friends

In the last few weeks, thousands of new cooks, bakers, and Irish food lovers have joined this group—and we want to say a warm, hearty welcome.

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

Who was the real Wild Colonial Boy?

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