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A Taste of Ireland
The most sincere love of all is the love of food. From the care of farmer to the loving craft of the cheese
maker – food is truly something that we take seriously. Through our food choices we express our love for
ourselves and take pleasure is the abundance of the natural world, from land or sea to the sweetness of the bees.
Cork has a bright reputation as the source of wonderful artisan food – smoke-houses, hand-made cheeses,
extraordinary confectionary and preserved meats. From craft beers to delightful dairy, there is something for
everyone here.
In the 18th century, Cork had the largest butter market in the world and at that time, Ireland was the world’s
largest exporter of butter. Munsters’ rich pastures produced huge surplus of milk and turning it into salted
butter was the simplest way to preserve its goodness. Murphy’s Ale founded by James. Murphy but now owned
by Heineken has been brewed in County Cork since 1856. A colourful ancestor of the Murphy clan was Marie
Louisa Murphy a mistress of King Louis XV of France. It is said that the money she sent back to Ireland helped
to start up the Murphy business empire. The most common surname in Ireland, the name Murphy is derived
from the Irish, Murchadh which means “sea warrior”.
“Enjoying Corks fabulous seafood or the produce of lush green pastures, lovingly prepared artisan food or
golden ale’s – may you relish the goodness of Cork’s culinary imagination. Be sure to look out for Cork’s many
fabulous Food Festivals - celebrate the abundance and join in the foody fun!”
www.atasteofwestcork.com
Cork City
50
The most sincere love of all is the love of food. From the care of farmer to the loving craft of the cheese
maker – food is truly something that we take seriously. Through our food choices we express our love for
ourselves and take pleasure is the abundance of the natural world, from land or sea to the sweetness of the bees.
Cork has a bright reputation as the source of wonderful artisan food – smoke-houses, hand-made cheeses,
extraordinary confectionary and preserved meats. From craft beers to delightful dairy, there is something for
everyone here.
In the 18th century, Cork had the largest butter market in the world and at that time, Ireland was the world’s
largest exporter of butter. Munsters’ rich pastures produced huge surplus of milk and turning it into salted
butter was the simplest way to preserve its goodness. Murphy’s Ale founded by James. Murphy but now owned
by Heineken has been brewed in County Cork since 1856. A colourful ancestor of the Murphy clan was Marie
Louisa Murphy a mistress of King Louis XV of France. It is said that the money she sent back to Ireland helped
to start up the Murphy business empire. The most common surname in Ireland, the name Murphy is derived
from the Irish, Murchadh which means “sea warrior”.
“Enjoying Corks fabulous seafood or the produce of lush green pastures, lovingly prepared artisan food or
golden ale’s – may you relish the goodness of Cork’s culinary imagination. Be sure to look out for Cork’s many
fabulous Food Festivals - celebrate the abundance and join in the foody fun!”
www.atasteofwestcork.com
Cork City
50
