What’s Best Seafood to Eat Throughout the Year in Ireland When people think about seafood, they often assume that if it’s available, it’s in season. The reality is a little more interesting. Just like fruit and vegetables, seafood has its own natural seasons. While modern transport and freezing mean many species can be enjoyed year-round, […]
When people hear the word “superfood”, they often think of exotic berries from the other side of the world or ingredients with names they can barely pronounce. Meanwhile, one of the most nutritious foods on the planet has been swimming around the Irish coast all along. Irish Seafood has been an important part of Irish […]
Sometimes you don’t realise how much time has passed until you stop and look around. The boats are coming and going, visitors are strolling along the West Pier, and another summer is beginning to take shape in Howth. Here at Dorans, we’re preparing for one of our busiest seasons of the year, and as we […]
Doran’s on the Pier is a family-owned business operating on the West Pier in Howth for over 60 years. Once a traditional fishing business operating trawlers from Howth, changes including Brexit have meant that the business is now land based, consisting of a fishmongers, Octopussy, Hooked and Oar House Restaurants, and Howth School of Fish. […]
As our next step on our sustainability journey, the team at Doran's, our restaurants and the Howth School of Fish are concentrating on sourcing sustainable products where possible. Our ideal scenario is to work with products that have only been grown or produced on the island of Ireland to minimise our carbon footprint. Being realistic, […]
