John D Mulcahy PhD

“A is for Aircháelán”: the case for compiling a compendium of food in Ireland Similar to any geography, food and beverages have been an integral part of Ireland’s cultural fabric. Yet, in Ireland, despite a growing body of publications, a lacuna exists. Until now, no one has...

This is an article (Open Access - very important) that I developed from a paper I delivered at the Dublin Gastronomy Symposium held on 28–29 May 2024 at TU Dublin. It may be of interest to anyone interested in food in Ireland - enjoy!

All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag It sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: how the spice bag evolved to sit proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes. By @gastroirl.bsky.social @tudublin.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

This was fun to write about- I think the spice bag is only getting started!

Talking about Spice bags with @eatthispodcast.com @tudublin.bsky.social a few weeks ago was great fun & thanks for the opportunity to do so! Just a sample of what’s in my book to be published next year by @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social

Tonight, on Antiques Roadshow, featuring Robin Day & the history of food! Very interesting & worth a look.

This is a lovely piece of work which I enjoyed reading today. A case of confirmation bias on my part …🎉😎😂😂

*NEW BOOK* I'm delighted to announce after seven years of research and writing FILTHY QUEENS: A HISTORY OF BEER IN IRELAND is here! Published with Nine Bean Rows, it is available for preorder now. Link in bio.

About the book: In Filthy Queens, we look at the history of beer alongside some of... 🧵

I love the loyalty that Darina has for her alumni - it’s admirable.

Thrilled to see part of the professional Masterchef final set in Baltimore, Co Cork, at Ahmet Dede’s 2* Michelin restaurant. Also notable this series has not gone to any other restaurant location outside of Britain

What an interesting map! Based on what, though?

Irish Cuisines Delight Guests At The 2Nd Irish Film Festival Of India Noida: The second edition of the Irish <a target=_blank href=https://menafn.com/MenaGoogleSearch.aspx?cx=partner-pub-1786942026589567%3Asao3

This is a fab example of soft power of gastrodiplomacy seting up food tourism in Ireland. Simple, really, but highly effective. An Irish film festival in India, supported by the local School of Hospitality sets up a culinary experience featuring Irish Apple Cake & Boxty. Kudos to all involved!

Great news: “Irish Food History, A Companion” edited by @irishcookbooks.bsky.social & Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire has just won Food & Drink Book of the Year @ the Irish Book Awards tonight. Full disclosure- I was one of the 25 contributors to the book.

Interesting auction next week for gastronomes - 100 lots from the "Jill Norman Collection of Cookery Books & Manuscripts". Jill was a well known editor & editor of Elizabeth David, whose works feature along with a collection of "Petits Propos Culinaires". All very tempting......

Only 4 weeks away now for the Dublin Gastronomy Symposium! Two days (May28th & 29th) of in-person (& offline) talks, social gatherings, and food on the theme of 'Food and Memory', plus the launch of the new book, "Irish Food History: A Companion" Info & tickets here: arrow.tudublin.ie/dgs/

That should be dish, not fish!🤣🤣

Can you believe it? The Boxty House restaurant in Dublin is 35 years old & now run by the second generation! Huge credit to Padraigh Óg Gallagher & his family, and thank you for the opportunity to celebrate it with you. (Boxty is a trad potato fish from Leitrim and the surrounding counties)

Will be interested in what you think of it…..& is there an Irish dimension?

Arrived in a chilly Stockholm today to contribute a Food Tourism policy paper to the Stockholm Gastronomy Conference (186 papers over 25 sessions: who knew?!!). Apparently the gala dinner is at the Vasa Museum where the dress code advice is: ‘elegant but warm’. I can’t wait!

Thank you, Caroline, and the same could be said for you and your food and beverage writing which I always value and enjoy.

Just back from the Samhain Festival of Food & Culture 2023 in Kells, Co Meath where we talked about this forthcoming book. I think it may be of interest to some? One of the editors is @irishcookbooks.bsky.social and, dare I say, contributors include myself.

Following a fascinating piece by @irishtimes.bsky.social magazine on Oct 21st about menus from special dinners held in late 1900's Ireland, it seems UCD archives has a few too. Any more out there? They are a valuable window into our past. ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2023/11/02/f...

Yes, fab. A rock of good sense. Heading to this event with her to 'pre-launch' her co-edited book on Saturday.
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Just arrived here from the other side thanks to @irishcookbooks.bsky.social Hope to make this the hub from here on & looking forward to renewing acquaintances here.