Tag: local food
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Wild Irish Venison: An Ethical, Healthy Alternative to Processed Meat
Why Wild Venison is Gaining Ground in Ireland Across Ireland, a rising deer population is changing the food landscape. Wild venison, once a niche choice, is stepping into the spotlight as an ethical, healthy alternative to highly processed meats. As consumers seek sustainable proteins that align with animal welfare and environmental stewardship, venison offers a…
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West End’s Gum Bistro Closes Permanently, Shaping End of a Short, Flavor-Packed Chapter
Gum Bistro’s Exit: What Happened West End’s Gum Bistro, a much-talked-about, produce-driven dining spot, has announced that it will close permanently. The news arrived via the restaurant’s social media channels on Wednesday, confirming what many in the local dining scene had feared: after a brief but memorable run, Gum Bistro is hanging up its aprons…
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Joe McNamee: The State Must Atonement for 1980s Regulations to Save Small Farms
Rising from the Farm to the Festival Joe McNamee has become a familiar name in the conversation about rural resilience and the future of farming in Ireland. His stance is blunt and necessary: the state must atone for 1980s regulations that stunted small-scale farming, and it must do so with practical, targeted support that helps…
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Joe McNamee and Cork on a Fork: A Call for State Action to Save Small Farms
Introduction: A Growing Movement for Small Farms In recent years, a rising chorus has urged government action to safeguard small farms against market pressures and lingering regulatory challenges from decades past. Central to this conversation is Joe McNamee, a farmer whose work with premium, locally raised pork has become a beacon for sustainable farming and…