St Patrick’s Day recipes

Irish or not, the world goes green on St Patrick’s Day. But with such a range of delicious traditional recipes to choose from, you don’t have to think emerald-coloured when it comes to your St Patrick’s Day party menu. From beef and Guinness stew to smoked salmon pâté, we’ve got some wonderful suggestions from iconic food establishments all over the island. 

Cliff Academy: Lesley Keogh’s Brown Irish soda bread

This traditional bread is baked in kitchens across Ireland every day, and couldn’t be easier to prepare. Remember to mark the distinctive cross in it before it goes in the oven: it’s to let the fairies out, apparently.

Cliff Academy: Lesley Keogh’s Smoked salmon pâté

The west coast of Ireland is famous for its quality traditional smoked salmon. Beautiful served on its own, you can also give it a twist with this simple pâté recipe.

Cashel House: Warm Cashel mussels with garlic, tomato and chilli

Mussels are one of the most abundant of all Irish shellfish and have been eaten here since ancient times. There are dishes devoted to them, and festivals dedicated to them. They’re even immortalised in the famous Dublin song, Molly Malone… As Molly wheels her wheelbarrow crying: cockles and mussels alive, alive-oh!

Wineport Lodge: Beef and Guinness stew

This is a classic Irish dish that is perfect for feeding a group of people. With the distinctive flavour of Guinness, it makes a good alternative to Irish stew.

Bushmills Inn: Armagh apple tartlets with caramel sauce

Armagh apples are a strong part of Irish food heritage, and have European PGI status, meaning they are specific to their geographical region. Not only that, but they’re delicious, too!

Roadside Tavern: Burren Smokehouse hot smoked salmon on a bed of colcannon

This is the signature dish of the Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare. It features “hot” smoked salmon, as well as colcannon, a traditional Irish dish of cabbage or kale and mashed potatoes.