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Irish Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE's Blathnaid Treacy shows off blossoming baby bump at Taste of Dublin launch
RTE star Blathnaid Treacy showed off her blooming baby bump at the launch of Taste of Dublin. The Wicklow star announced she was expecting her second child with husband Charlie Moon earlier this month. The couple are parents to daughter, Nany, who was born in 2023. Blathnaid stepped out at the launch of Taste of Dublin 2025 at The Leinster since making her baby announcement. The evening themed around the 20th anniversary of this iconic festival provided guests with a sneak peak of what to expect at this year's event which will return to Dublin's Merrion Square from the 12th – 15th of June. Blathnaid was joined by radio host Thomas Crosse; celebrity stylist, Corina Gaffey; TV Chef, Erica Drum; Norah Casey and celebrity chef Kevin Thornton. Guests enjoyed music from saxophonist Conor McGrath and sipped on bespoke Taste of Dublin Glendalough Distillery gin summer drinks and enjoyed an array of delectable signature dishes from Taste of Dublin restaurants Shaku Maku, Parrilla and Dosa Dosa. Taste of Dublin, CEO, Jo Mathews, said: 'Our 20th anniversary festival programme really does represent an eclectic mix of food connoisseurs, the very best of Irish and international chefs, wonderful pop-up restaurants serving flavour-packed dishes, incredible demos, inspiring masterclasses, fun musical acts and some extra special birthday surprises.'
Extra.ie
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Stars step out for the launch of Taste of Dublin 2025
Taste of Dublin is back for 2025, with a whole host of Irish celebs gathering to celebrate the most delicious weekend of the year. The exclusive launch of Taste of Dublin 2025, in association with JYSK, took place in Jean-Georges restaurant at The Leinster, with the evening themed around the 20th anniversary of the iconic festival. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The evening gave the star studded guests a sneak peak of what to expect at this year's event, as it makes its return to Dublin's Merrion Square from June 12 to 15. Bláthnaid Treacy at the exclusive Taste of Dublin 20th anniversary themed launch party in Jean-Georges at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy Those in attendance enjoyed bespoke Taste of Dublin Glendalough Distillery gin summer drinks and enjoyed an array of signature dishes from Taste of Dublin restaurants Shaku Maku, Parrilla and Dosa Dosa. Broadcaster, Bláthnaid Treacy, radio host, Thomas Crosse; celebrity stylist, Corina Gaffey; TV Chef, Erica Drum; Norah Casey and Two Michelin Star chef and Compass Ireland, Best in Taste Award judge Kevin Thornton were just some of the big names enjoying a bite. Taste of Dublin, CEO, Jo Mathews, welcomed guests while sharing some exciting details around the 2025 special birthday festival programme. Kevin Thornton and Shay Kendrick (Compass Ireland) present second place winners Parrilla with their prestigious Best Dish Award as part of the Compass Ireland Best in Taste Awards at the exclusive Taste of Dublin 20th anniversary themed launch party in Jean-Georges at The Leinster. Pic: Brian McEvoy 'Our 20th anniversary festival programme really does represent an eclectic mix of food connoisseurs, the very best of Irish and international chefs, wonderful pop-up restaurants serving flavour-packed dishes, incredible demos, inspiring masterclasses, fun musical acts and some extra special birthday surprises,' said Mathews Shay Kendrick, Compass Ireland, was also on hand to exclusively reveal the 'Best Dish' 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of 2025 as part of the Compass Ireland Best in Taste Awards. The main accolade went to Shaku Maku, with Parilla and Dosa Dosa coming in a close second and third. Kevin Thornton and Shay Kendrick congratulated all the winners complimenting the diversity and creativity of all three mouthwatering signature dishes which are sure to prove a huge hit among festival goers. For more information on The Taste of Dublin 2025 visit
