Islands of Ireland: Granny s intentions
Granny Island, Crookhaven, Co Cork. Picture: Dan MacCarthy
Mon, 25 Jan, 2021 - 16:30
Dan McCarthy
Not to be confused with the 1960s’ rock band from Limerick, this Granny’s intention refers to the idea to develop a flying boat facility at Crookhaven Harbour, West Cork in the early 1930s. Granny’s Island, lies to the north of Crookhaven, Co Cork. It is a mere scrap of an island with sparse vegetation and though its name suggests otherwise, should really be identified as an islet.
At the western end of the harbour the main road winds in from Goleen along a pleasant road. Beyond that is Barleycove where imposing sand dunes eventuated from the 1755 Lisbon earthquake when
It s the most wonderful time of the year.
Nothing really screams competition like getting your whole family together for a Christmas quiz.
Although this year it might not be the way we’re used to doing things, bringing all your loved ones together be it in person or virtually is what Christmas is all about; just spending time together and enjoying each other’s company.
So this year, if it’s on Zoom you’re hosting a little festive soirée, then we’ve got a cracker of a quiz for you to play with the family. Testing your knowledge across a lot of different categories, these questions are sure to rattle every brain.
CHEF OF THE YEAR Gráinne O’Keefe
In a year when chefs and restaurant folk were challenged more than ever before, Gráinne O’Keefe proved that a knack for quick thinking is just as important as being able to cook a perfect steak (although she does that too… her signature 80-day whiskey-aged côte de boeuf with chimichurri and smoked bone marrow at Clanbrassil House, Dublin 8, is a thing of beauty, and make sure to order the hash brown chips and pickled onion mayonnaise on the side while you’re at it). As culinary director of BuJo, in Sandymount, she was first out of the traps with a burger kit for home cooks and got nationwide delivery up and running before other restaurants had figured out their packaging. (It’s still right up there amongst the very best of the meal kits.) Smart collaborations throughout the year have kept BuJo relevant and in touch with their customers, and new branches are on the cards for 2021. O’Keefe even found time to put in an appearance on