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Carlow Chef to Represent Ireland at Memphis in May as Festival Honours Ireland 👨🍳
John Whelan of The Devils Menu in Tinnahinch, South Carlow is representing Ireland at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, which started on Wednesday of this week and finishes on Saturday. The event is part of the internationally renowned - Memphis in May International Festival, which is officially celebrating Ireland in 2026.
Competing as part of the Smokin Soul BBQ team, John will take part in the inaugural live-fire competition, a new category reflecting the growing global interest in fire-led cooking, alongside the established World Championship BBQ contest.
Supported by Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, the team will showcase the quality of Irish produce on an international stage - combining traditional technique, live-fire cooking, and a distinctly Irish approach to hospitality.
In addition to competition, the team will deliver tastings and live demonstrations throughout the festival and host a special pop-up dining event at Bog & Barley, one of Memphis’s leading Irish venues.
This appearance continues the growing international recognition of The Devil’s Menu, a 14-seat chef’s table experience based in County Carlow, recently named Best Restaurant in Ireland 2025 and Carlow Food Hero 2026. The Devil’s Menu isn’t a restaurant in the traditional sense. It’s a home & private dining experience built around live fire, storytelling, and connection - where the distance between chef and guest disappears.
Find out more about the Devils menu or to book a Chefs Table Demo & Dine Experience visit www.thedevilsmenu.ie.
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Carlow Golf Club is an inland course, laid out in a former wild deer park over undulating terrain with numerous elevated tees, several excellent dog-legs and small slick putting surfaces. Extensive, mature woods are a strong feature in a pleasant countryside setting where the unusually sandy soil has the bonus of allowing year-round play. The course is rated amongst the top 20 championship courses in Ireland. There are many long par 4s and the 16th, a very demanding two shooter played through a tunnel-like valley, has been chosen by Christy O’Connor Snr. as the foremost 16th hole in Ireland. The par 5, 18th offers the chance of a closing birdie and a grandstand finish as it tumbles downhill all the way back to the clubhouse. A good ending to a memorable round.
The 9 hole par 35, Oakpark Course, owned by Carlow Golf Club, was designed by renowned architect Jeff Howes and is a truly terrific layout. Situated on rolling terrain, it provides a superb challenge to golfers of all standards. Similar to the championship Deerpark course, the emphasis is on accurate iron play and a delicate short game!
Open daylight hours. The Clubhouse Bar is open every day from
10am-10.30pm. A fully serviced restaurant offers a choice of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and is open from 10am-10pm daily
Carlow Golf Club have also been a mainstay in the County Carlow Golf Classic which is returning again to Carlow Golf Club, Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club and Mt. Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in September 2026. More info on this years event can be found here: carlowtourism.com/golfclassic/
Book online at www.carlowgolfclub.ie where there are reduced rates available or contact the Club Office to make a booking.
T: 059 913 1695 or info@carlowgolfclub.ie
Clubs, caddy car and buggy hire.
Lessons by private arrangement with PGA professional Damian McGrane.
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Every Thursday, join Teach Dolmain and enjoy their longest running weekly traditional music sessions, featuring the best of musical talent.
Why not visit their award winning 🥇 Pub & Restaurant located in the heart of Carlow ❤️ before you sit back & relax for a night of music.
Check their Facebook page for all events
T: 059-9130911
E: info@teachdolmain.ie
F: www.facebook.com/TeachDolmain/
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