About this episode

Jo Rittey interviews James Gallagher about his journey with Irish food and his experiences at Enbarr.

I sat down with James Gallagher at Enbarr on a lovely autumn afternoon. We talked about mythology, Irish foodways, and the arc of his life in this building; a pub he worked in for years and has now come full circle to own. Once we’d finished talking, I was lucky enough to eat the food we’d been discussing. I haven’t stopped thinking about the soda bread since, or the boxty, dishes that felt like a deliciously warm hug. The food at Enbarr draws from Irish tradition, preservation, and storytelling, filtered through experience and restraint, and elevated without losing its soul. I’m already planning my return.

People in this episode

Host: Jo Rittey

Guest: James Gallagher

Topics covered

• mythology
• Irish foodways
• pub culture
• food preservation
• storytelling

Keywords

• Irish food
• soda bread
• boxty
• food culture
• pub ownership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Enbarr

Places: Ireland

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