Food diary

Learn about the wines to drink with game, then put the theory into practice, at Knockranny House Hotel in Westport on November 21 and 22. That weekend, the hotel’s sommelier Nick Faujours and head chef Seamus Commons are holding their annual celebration of Irish game – expect rabbit, hare, wild duck, venison, teal, mallard, partridge, pheasant and whatever else is available.

The full weekend package is priced at €199 per person ...