fruit. Sandwiches become tastier
because of the variety of breads made
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because of their generous and varied
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budget hot meals come with large
helpings of vegetables.
Breakfast
If the family is game for the typical Irish
breakfast, sausage, ham, the works, let
them stock up on it. It will keep them going
all day. Ulster fry is a local variation in
Northern Ireland, served with potato bread.
If you are okay with eggs, all hotel
breakfast buffets provide farm fresh ones
cooked to order with grilled mushroom,
tomatoes and hash browns. Eaten along
with porridge or other cereals, toast, fruit
jams and preserves and local honey,
these are an excellent, and fuelling start
to a day of hectic activity.
Vegetarians are unlikely to get dosa or
puri-bhaji, but the variety of breads and
spreads, the abundance of fruit and
juice as well as plump tomatoes and
mushrooms ensure that you will not be
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country hotels is a special treat with
sunlight pouring in through the large
scenic windows, and the manager or owner
and his wife fussing over all of you.
Irish families themselves are traditionally
large, so children are genuinely loved.
Pub Grub
Pub food has expanded greatly, and it’s
your big chance to sample the native nosh
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Darcy’s in Kerry salutes a doughty local
woman, and many others are named after
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noon till late at night, and hot meals are
served from midday to 2.30 pm. At really
budget rates, you can get a heaped plate
of main course, along with mounds of
fresh vegetables, and of course, potatoes.
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Fast Food