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Simply sensational tasting menu at the Cahernane

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Guests were treated to a decadent eight-course dining experience at the luxury four-star Cahernane House Hotel on Friday night.

Pictured at the Cahernane Hotel Killarney for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ in The Herbert Room from left were: Cara and Declan Fuller Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at the Cahernane Hotel Killarney for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ in The Herbert Room were John and Carmel Kennedy Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

TASTY: The team at the Cahernane Hotel in The Herbert Room pictured before guests arrived for their ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ experience. From left: Emer Corridan (General Manager) Cormac Vesey (Head Chef) Nicole Williams Maeve Fitzmartin Emilia Lesniak Roger McCarthy Thomas O’Connor Aileen Baltazar David O’Brien Darren Looney Jason Nolan Jordan O’Donoghue Ross Farrell Joanna Jarosz and Natalia Uroz Barrero (Pastry Chef). Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ were Andrew and Siobhan O'Regan from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Emer Corridan (General Manager) with Cormac Vesey (Head Chef) pictured prior to guests arriving at the Cahernane Hotel for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ in The Herbert Room. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at the Cahernane Hotel for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ at the weekend were from left: Michelle O'Connor Jerry O'Connell Caroline O'Connor Jim Vesey and Cheryl Carmody from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ in the Cahernane Hotel were from left: Michael McDonnell Eileen Heffernan John Heffernan and Kim Heffernan from Tarbert. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at the Cahernane Hotel for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ in The Herbert Room at the weekend were from left: Mags O'Donnell Abbeyfeale Joan Collins Knocknagoshel Margaret O’Brien Abbeyfeale and Kathleen Murphy Abbeyfeale. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ at the weekend were from left: Alan Murphy Muireann King Emer Corridan (General Manager) and Angela and Tony Trant from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pictured at the Cahernane Hotel Killarney for ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ in The Herbert Room at the weekend were from left: Emer Corridan (General Manager) with Susie and Sheena Sweeney Glenbeigh. Photo: Don MacMonagle

‘A Taste of Cahernane’ saw guests enjoying a spectacular new menu prepared by the new Executive Head Chef, Cormac Vesey and his talented culinary team.

On arrival, guests enjoyed a Massotina Prosecco reception in the Drawing Room, which was kindly sponsored by ‘Classic Drinks’ before taking their seats in the 2-AA Rosette, Herbert Restaurant.

The evening provided Cormac Vesey the opportunity to showcase the new culinary offering at Cahernane and gave diners the chance to experience his food in an elegant and relaxed setting. Each of the courses were beautifully presented and executed and ultimately each dish was a celebration of the best locally produced seasonal produce.

The tasting menu began a with an Amuse Bouche of Duck & Crab Tartlet which was served with a Seaweed Tapioca. Next came an elegant Venison Tartare which was combined with smoked chestnut, fruity blackberry and golden beetroot and was paired with a fabulous red wine, Mourgues du Gres 'Galets' Rouge from the Rhône Valley.

A Smoked Gubbeen Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Consommé, Hen of the Woods was both interesting and surprising. The ravioli had a very delicate smoky taste which was perfectly complemented by the woody, earthy flavours of the wild, Hen of the Woods Mushroom. Diners had some unexpected table entertainment too as the Consommé, was poured from a ‘duck decanter’ which was designed and made by Irish tableware and cutlery brand, Newbridge Silverware. A buttery and creamy Chardonnay called Maison Edoaurd Delaunay Bourgogne Chardonnay was the perfect pairing wine for this dish.

The fish dish was Poached Monkfish served with Jerusalem Artichoke, Celeriac, Seaweed Butter and was paired with Domaine Gautheron Vielles Vignes Chablis. It was beautifully seasoned and balanced and tasted of the sea itself.

Next, came a sublime Dry Aged Beef served with Winter Chanterelle, Soubise and Potato Pavé. Chateau Ramage la Batissee Haut Médoc with its rich fruits and full body was the perfect accompaniment to the beef.

Caramelised Apple Terrine, Killahora Pom’O Sorbet was served with a dessert wine, Seifried 'Sweet Agnes' Late Harvest Riesling. The final dessert was a chocolate lover's dream as a rich Dark Chocolate Crémeux made with local Liberator Port ‘n’ Peat Whiskey came to the table. The sweet dish was evocative of the festive season with its indulgent flavours and rich whiskey hints, much to the delight of the maker of The Liberator Whiskey, Maurice O’Connell who was in attendance at the dinner with his wife, Francesca. The complete culinary experience finished with homemade Petit Fours, served with teas and coffee.

Culinary Signature

Cormac is putting his own culinary signature on the 2-AA Rosette Herbert Restaurant which is famous for serving up some of the finest cuisine in the southwest of Ireland, with the kitchen producing consistent, beautiful plates of food.

His focus on food provenance and seasonal ingredients lies at the heart of everything he does and is the cornerstone of his cooking.

“For me great food is made with great produce, it’s about knowing where it comes from, how it’s grown or produced. The passion and care that goes into creating premier produce is reflected in the final plate of food, so it’s essential that the raw materials that come into my kitchen are of the very highest standards. Cooking with the seasons allows me to find the best that nature offers, what could be better than locally foraged mushrooms or herbs picked just a few hundred metres from my kitchen door? Great food is a celebration of the seasons, it’s when the ingredients should be allowed to sing - even something as simple as in season mushrooms, winter cabbage or hand foraged herbs can be the star on the plate.”

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Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.

This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .

“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.

“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”

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A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.

Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.

“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.

Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.

He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.

For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063

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