WIN WIN WIN Magical Escape to Belleek Castle

Belleek Castle is one of the best places to visit. This wonderful castle just outside Ballina is perfectly formed, has the friendliest staff and an amazing dungeon filled with ancient artifacts.  Their new jack Fenn Cafe in the courtyard is hugely popular with the locals and a walk around the 1000 acres of woodland just outside Ballina in Co. Mayo, on the banks of the river Moy

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Nespresso - Receive 20% off Valentine's Day gifts

Enjoy an incredible 20% off all accessories when you order 50 capsules or more! Offer ends today! Get it while you can! While you are at it, Ristretto Decaffeinato is celebrating its first birthday next month. Celebrate with Nespresso and order this impeccably crafted black coffee today!

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Royal Garden Hotel - See what all the buzz is about...

Cirque du Soleil has returned to the beautiful Royal Albert Hall with their latest spectacle, OVO. Watch amazing ants, flexible fleas and silky spiders perform incredible gravity defying circus acts, such as high-wire cycling, foot juggling and trapezing.

With limited tickets remaining, make sure to benefit from our exclusive OVO room offer, which includes: complimentary full English breakfast, a ticket to see the show and the official show program. This insect themed extravaganza is not one to be missed.

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25% off Louis Roederer Grand Marque Champagne

Enjoy an impressive 25% off Grand Marque champagne - available from Berry Bros & Rudd - available until Wednesday 28th February.

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Harvey Nichols - What are you eating this month?

VALENTINE’S DAY DINING - Tuck into Valentine's Day with a dining proposal you can't refuse. Why not celebrate the most romantic night of the year with the two greatest things life can offer; your significant other and a feast of delicious food? Choose from your nearest Harvey Nichols restaurant below and get ready to wine and dine with your valentine.

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Discover The Lumière Experience, a unique collaboration with William & Son

There is no better place to celebrate than the romantic Table Lumière, cocooned by a luminescent curtain of 4,500 shimmering lights. Guests will enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a 5-course bespoke menu designed by Executive Chef Jean-Philippe Blondet, and wine pairing especially curated for the occasion. The menu will culminate with a unique dessert for two, created by Pastry Chef Thibault Hauchard.

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What's happening in MPW this Autumn.

Marco Pierre White Donnybrook is 5 years old this month and they are celebrating!

To Celebrate their Birthday they are offering anyone who celebrates their birthday with them, a chance to become part of the audience for one episode of The Restaurant show on TV3. Simply book your party (6 or more guests) over the next three months in either restaurant to be in with a chance to win. Winner will be chosen 30th November.

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Berry Bros & Rudd - Toasting the Bard

With toast after toast, a traditional feast honouring Rabbie Burns requires a lengthy liquid line-up. While a good single malt is the obvious option to partner haggis, neeps and tatties, Will Lyons proposes the wines that will work alongside each course. Full credit to Berry Bros & Rudd for this piece!

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Nespresso - new Limited Edition Coffees

Nespresso are always looking for new and exciting Limited Edition coffees to bring to you. They went back to the regions where coffee began, selecting beans that bring to life where it all started.

Let them introduce you to the contrasting flavours of Limited Edition Arabica Ethiopia Harrar and Robusta Uganda.

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Burgundy 2016: everything you need to know

Are you a wine lover? We love Berry Bros & Rudd wine and spirit merchants. Read their news and views on the new vintage en primeur - Burgundy 2016.

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The Girl and The Goose Restaurant, Ballsbridge

Pynck recently found a lovely restaurant in Ballsbridge, Dublin - it's upstairs and it's called The Girl and The Goose.



The desserts are simply delicious. We had a wonderful rhubarb and strawberry crumble (pictured below) and Earl Grey tea speciality of the house.



A fabulous treat and a real winter warmer on a cold Saturday afternoon. Pynck highly recommends it!!



The above video gives a sample of the atmosphere - very relaxed and incredibly enjoyable. For more information visit their official website, www.girlandthegooserestaurant.ie,  or check out their menu here.

Top Ten Stocking Fillers

Stocking Fillers under £20

Christmas is really closing in on us, and we know that we still stressing frantically about the gifts and whether we have organised ourselves enough. To make things a little bit easier for ourselves, we have been trying to find some more 'all-round/ universal' gifts, so that its easier for us just to dish each one out to everyone's stockings and know that everyone will enjoy them. Also, you can have an emergency present to hand too just incase you forgot anyone.

Below we have included the links to the ten items that we are sure will do perfectly for just about anyone. You could even have fun and run a lucky dip instead of putting in each others stockings, and then have a swap game after. We have tried to keep everything below £20, to ensure affordability, as these are mostly just extra, last minute gifts. We hope that you enjoy and this gives you a couple of ideas.

From Pynck's little elves

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Richard Sherry Performing at Merry Cobbler

This weekend Richard Sherry perfomed at the Merry Cobbler in Irish Town where a crowded audience listened to the young singer and guitarist.



He set the place alight with his music and Christmas numbers followed by his brother Athony and friend who also rocked the joint. A very memorable night for all.


At one point, Richard and his father Philip Sherry - the well known auctioneer and guitarist - performed together... magical!



The Merry Cobbler often has live music and a wonderful atmosphere and a tasty menu! Check out their menu here, or find out more information at their official website, www.themerrycobbler.ie.

Enchanting festive creations at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

This holiday season, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester welcomes you to experience unforgettable festive celebrations.  To honour this magical time of year, Alain Ducasse and Executive Chef Jean-Philippe Blondet have crafted unique menus of exceptional seasonal produce embracing the festive season in every dish.

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Marco Pierre White - Last Minute December Bookings

Last Minute Bookings are no problem! The MPW restaurant is open for dinner every Wednesday in December. The organiser dines free with bookings of 10 or more. (Offer valid until Friday 1st December).

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Free magnum of Champagne when you give Wine Club membership

All too often the gifts that offer so much joy on Christmas Day itself are long forgotten come February. Membership of the Berry Bros & Rudd superb Wine Club, however, is guaranteed to provide pleasure well into the New Year, with a case of wine delivered to your recipient’s doorstep every other month.

 

You can choose from six-month or year-long membership and six case options, starting from £360. And, if you sign someone up by 20th December, Berry Bros & Rudd will send you a free magnum of their Grand Cru Champagne.

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Brown Thomas - tempting Advent Calendars

The countdown to Christmas is on. From Charlotte Tilbury's irresistible beauty treats for Fortnum & Mason's delicious delicacies, indulge in little luxuries one day at a time...

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Who are you buying a hamper for?

Harvey Nichols hampers have gotten personal! Whether you're shopping for a wine connoisseur, a hostess with the mostess, or a party animal - Harvey Nichols have the perfect present.

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WIN a night out at the Johnnie Fox's Oyster and Stout Festival

This competition is being held by tasteofireland.com, and the prize looks fantastic which is why we are sharing it with our readers! Enjoy a FREE night out for four to the first year of Johnnie Fox's 'Oyster & Stout Mountain Feast' Event, Wednesday November 1st - Sunday 5th 2017. Enjoy complimentary stout, oysters and the daily seafood special for you and your three friends.

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Harvey Nichols - Monse, Preen, Victoria Beckham and more

Shop as they drop; the latest must-haves in fashion and accessories and our pick of the most delectable food and wine.

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