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May Flowers; Oรญche Bealtaine – old Irish custom โ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿชด, leaving them out front to protect house from harm or evil. @iarchaeology

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Just left out our May Flowers on the doorstep ๐Ÿ™‚ This old Irish custom involves gathering flowers on May Eve (or in some places May Day morning) and leaving them in front of the main threshold. It was believed that this would protect the house from harm or evil

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Frangipane Topped Mince Pies @nevenmaguire @simplybetter @dunnesstores

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#ad | Looking for the perfect mince pie recipe? Try these Frangipane Topped Mince Pies from our brand ambassador @nevenmaguire using our Simply Better handmade mincemeat from @foodsofathenry and our shortcrust pastry from @rollit.pastry

Frangipane Topped Mince Pies
Ingredients (Makes 24)
1 Packet Simply Better All Butter Shortcrust Pastry, thawed
Plain Flour, for dusting
1 Jar Simply Better Mincemeat
Flaked almonds, to garnish

For the Frangipane
150g Butter
150g Caster Sugar
3 Simply Better Free Range Corn Fed Large Eggs
150g Ground Almonds
1 Tbsp. Plain Flour
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Zest of 1 Lemon

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC (375ยฐF/Gas Mark 5). Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface to make a large rectangle, then stamp out 24 x 6cm discs (with a cutter or use a glass) and place in greased muffins tins (of course you can do this in batches).

2. To make the frangipane, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk with an electric whisk for about one minute until you achieve a soft paste.

3. To assemble, add a large teaspoon of mincemeat into each pastry case then top with a tablespoon of the frangipane mixture. Sprinkle over some flaked almonds and transfer to the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cold with brandy butter or custard.

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“Dorothy looking forward to serving up free festive dinners” King House Tea Rooms Boyle, from Roscommon Herald

Dorothy Shannon pictured with staff Eimear Kelly, Ellen McDonagh and Aoife Rowan at the King House Tea Rooms in Boyle. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Richard Canny

There are plenty of traditions that many people hold dear around Christmas time but itโ€™s fair to say that Dorothy Shannonโ€™s annual event involving free Christmas dinners at her Boyle cafรฉ for those in need of some company would warm the cockles of everyoneโ€™s heart. 

For the sixth year, Dorothy will be transforming her King House Tea Rooms into a place where people can avail of a Christmas dinner free of charge in a friendly, music-filled atmosphere.

The pandemic got in the way in 2020 and 2021 but Dorothy revived her free festive dinners in 2022. It has become a very special day at Christmas where she and her staff are happy to give up their time to make sure that those feeling lonely or living in isolation enjoy the spirit of the season.

This yearโ€™s event take places on Sunday, December 22nd from 1-5 p.m.. As is the case every year, Dorothy is very grateful that she can continue to open her doors for this event with the support of suppliers. donations, and not least, her work colleagues.

She and her staff always enjoy these memorable occasions where they and local musicians can spread some Christmas joy for people who might appreciate it the most.

โ€œI look forward to it every year, thereโ€™s always a good atmosphere and everyone is in good form. Thereโ€™s so much made of Christmas and for a lot of people, theyโ€™d rather it just came and went and no fuss.

โ€œA lot of my customers would be older so itโ€™s also about giving something back,โ€ explained Dorothy, who also outlined that any monetary donations left over would be given to St. Vincent de Paul.

On the menu again this year will be a full Christmas dinner comprising a starter, main course, dessert and tea or coffee.

Contact Dorothy on (087) 6430326 for more details.