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Irish Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
How boxty became a beloved Irish dish all over the world
There's a reason why the waft of a chipper or the scent of your granny's brown bread can transport you back to a moment in time. Smell is the only sense that connects directly to the brain's limbic system, which governs memory and emotion. So it's no surprise that certain foods are often steeped in nostalgia, particularly those from specific regions. We don't have too many of these in Ireland - think Dublin coddle or the Waterford blaa - but one that has gone from Leitrim to all over the world is boxty. Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake, is one food that often reminds people of days with their grandparents or breakfast with their cousins. Or evokes childhood memories if you're from the north-west, where it's a proud local dish. Donal Skehan's take on boxty It's steeped in tradition, especially in Cavan and Leitrim. Boxty is believed to have been created before the famine as a resourceful way to use both leftover mashed potatoes and grated potatoes. The name itself might stem from the phrase "arán bocht ti" as Gaeilge, which means "poor house bread". For Aine Faughnan, boxty is at the core of her childhood memories. She is the managing director for Dromod - one of the country's leading boxty makers. Her father Timmy founded the business 35 years ago after having great success baking and selling his mother's recipe in his local shop in Dromod, Co Leitrim. She said: "So my dad was making boxty in the morning very early, at like 5am, and bringing it up and selling it in our own shop. "So it would have been Granny's recipe he was using. And the bread men would come in and they'd ask him, 'Could you make some for us to bring on our routes to other stores as well?' So he started doing that and got really busy." Timmy then decided to turn the shop into a bakery and as it grew bigger and bigger, he decided to open up his own company, Dromod Boxty. Customers can now buy the beloved product online or from any of its many stockists across the country, including SuperValu. Aine said her favourite thing about Boxty is that it brings families together and is one of the truly traditional Irish foods that every tourist wants to try when they visit here. Typically made with a combination of mashed and grated raw potatoes, flour and milk, boxty can be eaten with almost anything. While some people like to go rogue and pop sugar on the potato cake, Aine likes to keep it savoury. It can be enjoyed with eggs, avocado, ham and cheese, or even used as a pizza base. For those who have never tried the dish before, she recommends keeping it simple with some gorgeous butter. She said: "I would advise putting it on the pan on a medium heat with some butter. "So melt the butter and then put it on the pan until it's nice and crispy on the outside, and then you'll have that chewy potato texture on the inside. "Some people microwave it or put it in the toaster. You can do that, but it just doesn't give you that real deliciousness that you get when you fry it." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
IOL News
2 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Cape Flats soccer stars stranded in Spain
Young soccer players from the Cape Flats are stranded in Spain after their return tickets failed to materialise. Image: Daniel Allgyer from Pixabay It was meant to be a dream football experience, but young soccer players from the Cape Flats are stranded in Spain after their return tickets failed to materialise. The distressing situation unfolded just weeks after players from Brandon Timmy's BT Football — a Cape Town-based academy — embarked on a tour inspired by aspirations of honing their football skills and immersing themselves in Spain's rich footballing culture. However, when the group concluded their activities and prepared to return home, reality struck. The return tickets that were supposed to bring them back to South Africa were mysteriously unavailable. The shocking news has left the young players and their families in Cape Town reeling in disbelief and despair. According to LinkedIn, Timmy is also listed as the owner of a travel agency, BT Travel. While a few return tickets had surfaced in the days prior, the broader situation remained dire. Efforts to reach Brandon Timmy have thus far been unsuccessful. He did not respond to calls, and his wife, Jonique, terminated a call without comment. Meanwhile, Jayvin Chisholm, a BT Football coach, returned home with a small group of players on Saturday. He recounted the emotional and frustrating ordeal of having to leave their teammates behind. The distressing circumstances have left Chisholm 'crushed,' largely due to what he described as an apparent lack of planning that forced coaches to take on roles typically reserved for professional tour managers. Several coaches reportedly paid for various expenses from their own pockets, with one covering more than R60 000 in costs. In an exclusive interview with Independent Media, Chisholm outlined the chaos that marked the tour, including critical gaps in travel and accommodation arrangements — areas he felt were handled with alarming unprofessionalism. Desperate for help, the coaches approached the South African Embassy in Madrid, but their efforts were in vain. Back home, a heartfelt show of solidarity emerged. Cape Town football coach Shamieg Mc Laurie took to social media to shine a light on the group's ordeal. Posting on his Facebook page, Captured Sporting Moments, Mc Laurie raised awareness and called for support from the broader community. He also revealed that the players' parents had each paid about R50 000 for the trip, making the situation even more tragic. According to Mc Laurie, Timmy has since gone missing, and families are unable to make contact with him. Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has reportedly been made aware of the players' plight. Further responses from authorities and organisers are awaited as the young players and their families continue to seek a resolution to the crisis. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Family run company in Leitrim celebrates 35 years in business: 'Boxty is a regional treasure'
Dromod, a company that has been handmaking traditional Irish boxty for over three decades, began in 1990 as Timmy Faughnan started making his Grandmothers recipe of Boxty and Potato bread and selling it to the locals of Dromod village. Following investment and some equipment upgrades, the company also started making pancakes and bread. In 2015, the next generation stepped in as Timmy's daughter Áine Faughnan took over leadership of the company with Timmy happy to step back and share his wisdom. In 2016, the company joined the SuperValu Food Academy, marking a new milestone in business development. This contract opened doors for Dromod Boxty and the products are now stocked in the West, Midlands and East of the country, while they also dispatch international order to the USA and further afield. 35 years on from their humble beginnings, Dromod now continues to thrive and innovate, staying true to their traditional roots while embracing new opportunities. Boxty might not be on every Irish table, but in the northwest, it's iconic. A traditional potato pancake made from raw and cooked spuds, it's been a staple in counties like Leitrim and Cavan for generations. Dating back to pre-famine times, long before Irish staples like the famous Guinness, boxty is one of Ireland's oldest traditional dishes. 'Our customers often tell us that our boxty tastes just like what their granny made,' says Áine Faughnan, Managing Director of Dromod. 'But more than that, they'll say things like, 'It reminds me of Sunday breakfast as a child' or, 'We always had this before going to a match'. "Food has that power - it holds people and moments inside it,' said Ms Faughnan. The company continues to make their products by hand in Co Leitrim, using recipes passed down through generations of the Faughnan family. As modern life gets faster, Ms Faughnan believes more people are turning back to these traditional foods, not just for comfort, but for connection. "There's a new wave of people who want something real - something they can call their own tradition. 'Boxty isn't just a recipe. It's a link back to their family, their place, their culture. "It connects generations, helping to preserve those memories and traditions so they can be shared and enjoyed for years to come. 'Boxty is a regional treasure. 'We want to share it with the rest of the country - to treasure what's truly Irish, like ham sandwiches on the way to a GAA match or a flask of tea on the sideline. "These simple foods carry our culture and connect us through generations,' said Ms Faughnan. Rooted in a family recipe and local ingredients, Dromod is committed to quality, sustainability, and flavour, proudly carrying the Guaranteed Irish mark and Origin Green Gold Membership.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Timothee Chalamet's Filming Schedule for ‘Dune: Part Three' Will Be a ‘Test' for Kylie Jenner (Exclusive)
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's unexpected romance has been going strong for more than two years — but according to a source, his busy work schedule while filming Dune: Part Three could prove to be a hardship for them. The film — which Deadline reported is set to begin filming this summer — 'is barreling toward Timmy and Kylie like a freight train because those movies take forever to film,' a source exclusively tells Star. 'Timmy is in every scene, he has to get in incredible shape and they film them in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.' While Jenner, 27, could travel across the world to see her movie star boyfriend — Tom Holland was reportedly there everyday to spend time with girlfriend Zendaya during Dune: Part Two's production — she has her own career to focus on in Los Angeles. 'Kylie can't uproot for six months to follow Timmy to any set,' the source explains of the billionaire makeup mogul and mom of two. (Jenner shares daughter Stormi, 7, and son Aire, 3, with ex Travis Scott.) As for a solution, the source says the lovebirds came up with the compromise of going on 'lavish vacations' in their 'rare mutual downtime' while they are long-distance. Still, there's no guarantee the couple won't face the same hurdle as Chalamet's career continues to skyrocket. 'Timmy wouldn't have said yes to more Dune if he didn't get something out of the extended time away from Kylie and her family situation,' the source explains. 'It's something he couldn't say no to, but this will be a huge test of their romance for sure.' Despite any potential ups and downs in their relationship, over the last two years, Jenner has worked hard to keep details of her romance with Chalamet out of the public eye. 'I think it's important to keep things to yourself,' she shared in an October 2024 interview with Elle. 'It's hard for me to make a decision by myself sometimes, so the opinion of the whole world…it can be tough.' Her desire to keep her love life private even appears to extend to her famous family. As Star previously reported, a source said she doesn't like to bring her sisters — Kim and Khloé Kardashian and Kendall Jenner — around her man very often. 'One of the rare times she did, Kendall and Kim were fawning all over him,' the source said. 'Kylie doesn't want that. He's a real catch, and he's hers.'
Bangkok Post
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
DBS Denla British School Scholars Achieve Top Honours at World Scholar's Cup 2025 Regional Round
Denla British School is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of its students at the 2025 World Scholar's Cup (WSC) Bangkok Regional Round, with Junior Scholar Timmy leading the way by earning the coveted titles of Top Junior Scholar and the Jac Khor Award, and representing the school in the Debate Showcase. At the same time, all scholars secured 12 trophies, 123 gold medals, and 43 silver medals. The competition, held from May 31 to June 1, 2025, attracted over 600 participants from Thailand and several other countries. DBS teams excelled across both the Junior and Senior Divisions, earning numerous awards for academic excellence, debate, collaborative writing, and the challenging team competitions. Among the highlights: Top Junior Scholar: Timmy, recognised as the best overall Junior participant across all categories. Top Junior Team: Team 225 – Dipoh Akewattanakul, Tanarat Chaimmanisakul, and Natpapat Pattaratara – placed first in the Junior Division's Team Challenge. Top 3 Senior Team: Team 641 – Selene Wood, Phatsacha Leowattana, and Benjamin Tangkamolsuk – achieved third place in the Senior Division Team Challenge. Multiple individual and team awards across writing, debating, and specialist subjects. These accolades affirm DBS's commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, aligning with its core mission to nurture global citizens with confidence, character, and creativity. In just eight years, DBS has demonstrated that passion, preparation, and perseverance can stand alongside the achievements of the most established schools, with its students excelling against leading names in international education. Beyond the competition, DBS is honoured to serve as the preferred host school for the World Scholar's Cup in Bangkok, having already hosted the regional round earlier this year and preparing to welcome two upcoming Global Rounds and the popular 'Skittles' celebration this summer. This recognition highlights DBS's standing as a leading international school and premier host for world-class academic events in the region. 'Our scholars have once again shown what makes DBS special, intellectual curiosity, spirited collaboration, and a passion for learning,' said Mr. Brad Dunphy, Director of the Enhanced British Curriculum. 'Hosting the World Scholar's Cup is both a privilege and a reflection of our commitment to academic excellence for all.' As DBS looks ahead to the Global Rounds, the entire school community congratulates all scholars who represented the school with excellence.
