Solas and Pig’s Lane one-off culinary event

Two of Kerry’s top names in food and drink, Solas Dingle and Killarney’s Pig’s Lane, are joining forces for a one-off culinary event on Friday, September 11.

For one night only, the award-winning subterranean bar Pig’s Lane will host a special evening where Solas’ Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded tapas dishes are paired with bespoke cocktails created by the Pig’s Lane mixology team.
The menu blends Spanish small-plate traditions with local Irish ingredients, including organic produce grown by Solas. Featured dishes include devilled hen’s egg with smoked trout caviar, Queen scallop ceviche, Annascaul pork belly, and a white chocolate and cardamom dessert.
Solas, run by Nicky and Ann Foley, has gained national acclaim for its seasonal sourcing and refined cooking. Pig’s Lane, founded by Gemma Ring, is renowned for its inventive drinks menu and recently earned a 1 PIN rating from The Pinnacle Guide.
Nicky Foley of Solas said:
“We’ve always believed in creating food that’s full of flavour, energy and a real sense of place, so to bring Solas to Pig’s Lane for a night like this is incredibly exciting. There’s a natural synergy between what we do in the kitchen and what the Pig’s Lane team are doing. It’s all about balance, creativity, and giving people an experience they won’t forget.”
Gemma Ring, Pig’s Lane Founder added:
“We’ve admired what Nicky and Ann have built at Solas for a long time. Their commitment to exceptional Irish produce and fearless approach to flavour mirrors everything we strive for behind the bar. For this collaboration, we’ve approached each course as a conversation between the kitchen and the cocktail, creating pairings that surprise, complement and amplify one another. We want guests to leave having experienced something they simply couldn’t get anywhere else.”
Sittings start from 7pm, with tickets priced at €85 per person.

Following its recent refurbishment and five-star accreditation, The Great Southern Killarney has launched a new Untamed Adventures guest programme, positioning the hotel as a key hub for outdoor pursuits and authentic local experiences.
Part of the Scally Hotel Collection, the landmark hotel is tapping into Killarney’s surrounding natural landscape to offer guests tailored outdoor and cultural activities both on and off its six-acre estate.
The new offerings feature private 60-minute falconry sessions hosted directly on the hotel grounds, as well as guided estate foraging tours where participants can gather local flora, make wild pesto, and enjoy an outdoor picnic. For those looking to explore further afield, two-hour photography excursions into Killarney National Park and along the Wild Atlantic Way are available under the guidance of award-winning local photographer Micheál O’Sullivan.
Water-based activities are also featured, with private two-and-a-half-hour excursions operated by Ross Castle Boat Tours out to Innisfallen Island and the Meeting of the Waters, alongside arranged angling trips on Lough Leane. Indoors, the hotel has enhanced its guest experience with curated whiskey tastings in the newly refurbished Brownes Bar, alongside complimentary Sunday morning yoga and mindfulness sessions on the estate grounds.