BY ALEN MCMAHON The Camino Francés is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes. It starts in St Jean Pied de Port on the French side of the Pyrenees and…
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Spain’s rich heritage and scenery are reason enough to visit at any time, but I recently went on a tour to the wine-making region of Utiel-Requena, situated around 60 kilometres…
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THE Blue Book is regarded as the bible of Ireland’s best country house hotels – so the offer of an overnight stay at one of them was an opportunity not…
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Dublin Local MattersMotoring
Crossover Fiat 500X is a treat with wide appeal
by Alen McMahonby Alen McMahonDeclan Glynn THE FIAT 500X is a crossover, not only in terms of vehicle segment, but also in terms of its potential customers. FIAT has face-lifted the 500X for 2019…
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‘A ZERO COMMITMENT CHOIR’ is the tagline that’s fuelled the rise of a quirk of the Irish music scene, the wonderfully boisterous ‘Sing Along Social’. The concept is simple: several…
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ROLL up, roll up, one and all, for Disney’s latest live-action remake of an animated classic, with Dumbo (Cert PG, 112 mins), the tale of a baby elephant that can…
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Dublin Local MattersFood & Drink
Feast your eyes on these fantastic food festivals
by Alen McMahonby Alen McMahonAPRIL is the gateway month to the Summer. Days are getting longer, the sun is ever so slowly inching its away through the bleak, grey clouds and everybody’s favourite chocolate-based…
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Dublin Local MattersTravelUncategorized
De-stress and unwind here at home with lots of great offers to start the New Year in luxury
by Alen McMahonby Alen McMahonCOME the New Year, everyone’s thoughts turn to holidays – but if your piggy bank is feeling the pinch then a trip abroad just might not be possible. Why not…
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Dublin Local MattersFood & DrinkUncategorized
Nonna knows best for celeb chef Gennaro
by Alen McMahonby Alen McMahonCELEBRITY chef Gennaro Contaldo was in Dublin just before Christmas for an exclusive festive masterclass. The warm, friendly and insanely talented Italian chef and restauranteur is most known for his…
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DUBLIN’S CURRENT penchant for vibrant, pulsating rock bands is one that’s grabbed headlines across Europe, a pattern that looks set to continue. Silverbacks, a five-piece punk outfit centred around brothers…