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Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford are freelance food and travel writers who write at gastrogays.com and can be found on social media as @gastrogays

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Pizza by province: 12 top pizza picks across Ireland

From nomadic wood-fired horse boxes in Kildare to unlikely pies found in East Cork industrial estates...
Food • 06 Oct 23

The Causeway Coast: Dining, deep dives and drives

This is not just a beautiful (and delicious) route to discover, it's truly an epic one.
Travel • 21 Sep 22

48 Hours in... Waterford City and Tramore

Patrick and Russell of the GastroGays spend 48 hours in Ireland's oldest city...
Travel • 01 Jun 22

Feast in the East: A break in the bountiful Boyne Valley

Less than an hour's drive from Dublin, the Boyne Valley primes itself perfectly as a spot for seamless day trips from the capital.
living • 28 Nov 21

48 hours on the Waterford Greenway

Patrick and Russell of The GastroGays share their top tips for a memorable trip on the Waterford Greenway.
Travel • 10 Sep 21

13 of the best brunch spots in Dublin right now

We've scoured the city, from Phibsborough to Fade Street, Clontarf to Islandbridge, for the perfect places for that epic mix of eggs benny, mimosas, fluffy pancakes and great coffee every weekend.
Travel • 27 Sep 19

Must Be Belfast: City Hall Christmas Market

If you've never made it to the Christmas markets of continental Europe, hop in the car or book a seat on the bus or train, because Belfast's Christmas Market is all you need this Yuletide season.
living • 22 Dec 18

12 Stays of Christmas: Home-From-Home Christmas Breaks in Ireland

The magic of Christmas can absolutely be recreated wherever you find yourself this year.
Travel • 17 Dec 18

48 Hours in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a unique city everyone should explore at least once.
Travel • 06 Dec 18

48 Hours In... Malmö

Sweden's second city is a melting pot of food, culture, art and more, nestled in the "larder" of Sweden and with a wealth of natural resources that ensure its culinary scene is unlike anything you'll find elsewhere.
Travel • 22 Nov 18

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