Ireland - Thanksgiving Dinner in Ireland Nov 21-25

BostonIrish · Newbie

Ireland - Thanksgiving Dinner in Ireland Nov 21-25

Michele Erdvig · Host

Don,

Welcome to my forum. Ireland does not celebrate Thanksgiving. However, at many restaurants you will find roast turkey and Limerick ham on the menu. That usually comes with dressing, potatoes, veg, gravy and cranberry sauce. But it is generally hit or miss. Some of the larger hotels that cater to Americans would be a good place to contact. You might have luck with a carvery lunch which is served in many hotels and pubs. In the past places such as these have done Thanksgiving dinners: Adare Manor, Hilton in Dublin, Beaufield Mews.

Since you mentioned a lot of different places my best advice is to ask your hosts or the hotel staff for recommendations. Then contact several restaurants to see what's on the menu on the day you need the turkey dinner.

For community events:

www.DiscoverIreland.com

When you are in Ireland the local tourist offices will be very helpful so do pop into each one for lots of free info on each individual area.

That should get you started on your quest.

Michele

Roy · Guru

I too have found turkey as a common choice at many carvery lunches. My wife just returned yesterday from returning from her mother's funeral. I wish I could have gone, but the cost for last minute tickets was too much for both of us. Of interest- the bereavement fare from Delta was over a hundred dollars more than their non discount fare! Anyway, back to my point- after the funeral the family has dinner at the Grand Hotel in Moate- turkey.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Roy,

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that your mother-in-law passed away. My sincere condolences to you, your wife and family. Sounds like the "bereavement fare" was really a "rip-off fare". That is taking advantage of a situation at a difficult time and not a good precident for any company to make.

Michele

BostonIrish · Newbie

Thank you for the posts. This was helpful.

susan · Senior Member

Michele-Do you know why a slice of ham is always severed with a turkey dinner.I asked my FIL and he said it has always been that way.

Susan

Michele Erdvig · Host

Susan,

I don't know the definitive answer. I think that it just evolved over the centuries and became part of a traditional Christmas dinner. Now whenever you get turkey you get the ham too. Tradition.

Michele

Roy · Guru

Thanks Michelle. My wife is doing well, cherishing the memories. She thinks her loss will hit her again the next time we are in Ireland. Brainstorming a trip for next June...

Michele Erdvig · Host

Roy,

Glad to hear your wife is coping. It is a rollercoaster ride. Things like that hit you at the oddest times.

June...let the planning begin!

Michele