Christmas

The 26 People and Places we are most excited about this year….

Jan 12 • John and Sally McKenna

How to Do Substack

And who to follow...

Jan 5 • John and Sally McKenna

What's In & What's Out for 2026

Okay hipsters, here's the gear you either need to be getting on to, or be getting off of.

Dec 29, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

2025: Our Year of Soul Food

Heartwarming dishes from every corner of Ireland and a Soul Christmas Playlist

Dec 25, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

Take 6: Fion Eile

We've found your Christmas wine

Dec 8, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

And the Importance of Resting

Dec 16, 2024 • John and Sally McKenna

The Ultimate Christmas Hamper

Hampers are having their moment, and the modern iteration of the artisan Irish Xmas food hamper is a long, long way from the blessed trinity of the…

Dec 14, 2022 • John and Sally McKenna

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