We head to Northern Ireland for this episode of Best Possible Taste to meet Jim Nash from the Wild Atlantic Distillery James Huey shares the story of the Walled City Brewery.

Best Possible Taste is Ireland's longest-running food and drink radio show and podcast.  On air since 2013!

8 October 2024 - Jim Nash & James Huey

This panel discussion was recorded in October 2024 as part of the #Blas2024 Conversations in the Backyard supported by Bank of Ireland.

Caroline Hennessy talks with Vivienne Gleeson, PR Consultant, alongside Daniel & Georgia from Bon Chocolatiers, and Anna & Orla from Valentia Vermouth about building an effective PR strategy.  

All Backyard sessions are available to watch back on the Blas YouTube channel.

October 2024 - PR Toolkit: Mastering Media Relations

This panel discussion was recorded in October 2024 as part of the #Blas2024 Conversations in the Backyard supported by Bank of Ireland.

Hosted by Malachy O’Connor, Food First Consulting, the panel included buyers from Tesco, Dunnes Simply Better, Avoca and Holland & Barrett.

Have a listen and gain valuable insights into what buyers are looking for and how to capture their interest!

All Backyard sessions are available to watch back on the Blas YouTube channel.

Buyers Masterclass: Insider Tips

This panel discussion was recorded in October 2024 as part of the #Blas2024 Conversations in the Backyard supported by Bank of Ireland.

Hosted by chef Jess Murphy from Kai in Galway, guests Laura Bradley (Indie Fude) and Roisin Ui tSighigh (Siopa Uí Lúing) share what matters most to local independent store buyers and how food and drink producers can get their products on their shelves.

All Backyard sessions are available to watch back on the Blas YouTube channel.

Going Local: Cracking The Code

Welcome to Episode 68 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Ahead of the biggest fight of Paul Hughes' career, Andy took a trip up to Fight Academy Ireland to get an inside pulse on his training camp. Coaches Liam Shannon and Pat McAlister, long-time training partner Rhys McKee, and main sparring partner Scott Harvey all join The Auld Triangle live from West Belfast.

Additionally, Ian, Caoilte and Andy discuss Hughes' matchup vs AJ McKee Jr at PFL Saudi Arabia, recap Will Fleury's thunderous performance in front of 59,000 fans at Oktagon last week, and look ahead to a busy few weeks in Irish MMA!

Episode 68: Inside FAI Ahead of Hughes' Biggest Test

Birgitta Hedin Curtin is no stranger to the Best Possible Taste and is always a welcome guest!
The founder of the multi-award-winning Burren Smokehouse is celebrating 35 years in business as well as more prestigious awards.

THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.

15 October 2024 - Birgitta Hedin-Curtin

I recently had the pleasure of attending Michelle Darmody’s book launch.  Seed to Supper is a beautiful book and I was delighted to have Michelle on the Best Possible Taste to tell us about it.

THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.

15 October 2024 - Michelle Darmody

In this interview, we meet Aisling Kelly Hunter from the Sligo Oyster experience who won the BIM Seafood Innovation award at this year’s Blas na hÉireann/Irish food awards

THE BEST POSSIBLE TASTE IS IRELAND’S LONGEST-RUNNING FOOD AND DRINK RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AND CELEBRATED 10 YEARS ON AIR IN 2023.

15 October 2024 - Aisling Kelly Hunter

Welcome to Episode 69 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Peter "The Showstopper" Queally joins the show for the first time ahead of his protégé Conor McCarthy's Cage Warriors debut this Saturday night in Italy. Queally discusses McCarthy's mindset and their plans for the future, the current landscape of Irish MMA, what shows need to do to bring back sell-out crowds in Dublin, and provides an update on his own MMA career.

Ian, Andy & Caoilte reflect on one of the biggest wins in Irish MMA history: Paul Hughes' gargantuan victory over AJ McKee in Saudi Arabia. The lads also recap a very successful couple of weeks in Irish MMA with Dom Norkus and Craig McGrattan wins in Germany, Richie Smullen and Gerard Burns winning at BRAVE in Tenerife, and Tiarnan Loughran extending his unbeaten streak at LFL in Amsterdam. They also look ahead to a double-header of domestic events with Clan Wars 50 and Cage Conflict XIV: Reckoning taking place this Saturday 2nd November.

Episode 69: Peter Queally

Welcome to Episode 70 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Solomon "King" Simon joins the show following the biggest win of his career to date over Walter Cogliandro. The undefeated Team Ryano Waterford prospect talks about his continued growth and how he sees himself factoring in the Cage Warriors featherweight title picture.

Ian, Andy & Caoilte discuss the big news that Ian Machado Garry will headline UFC Tampa vs Jaoquin Buckley, the bleak outlook for a UFC Dublin, Conor McCarthy and Solomon Simon's Cage Warriors showings, Jack Maguires incredible comeback submission at Oktagon, Will Fleury's Oktagon title shot, Cage Conflict, Clan Wars, and a whole lot more Irish MMA news & action.

Episode 70: Solomon Simon

The Auld Triangle is an Irish MMA podcast hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Each episode, we'll be joined by a prominent guest to discuss the local scene, from amateur shows to those forging their path in the UFC. New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Powered by SevereMMA.com

Food and Drink Podcast with Sharon Noonan.
Ireland's longest-running food and drink radio show/podcast airing since 2013.

Some people like to blog, Sharon Noonan likes to interview!  In 2013 her food and drink show, Best Possible Taste, premiered on West Limerick 102FM and entertained listeners for 11 years up until October 2024.  

Sharon continues to interview guests from the food and drink scene in Ireland and beyond for the podcast.  From restaurant reviews to discussing current affairs issues affecting the hospitality industry to hearing a famous family recipe to enjoying an award winning artisan product, the topics covered are diverse and delectable.  Happy listening and Bon Appetit!

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