Brewing News Feature by ‘History First’
Mark Bridge, a journalist at History First has written a feature on the brewing project and its recent results.
The History of Poitin- FoodCult research in the Sunday Independent
FoodCult research on early modern drink has featured in a great article on the history of Irish poitin. The article written by Chrissie Russell for the Sunday Independent explores the evolution of the drink through time, and the reasons for its current popularity. We were delighted to share our insights on the development of distillation in the sixteenth century.
New Virtual Exhibition
Delighted to announce the launch of a ‘Virtual Exhibition’ focused on the Brewing Project. This presents a photo-journalistic overview of the project in five chapters, exploring the background, ingredients, equipment, process and analysis.
Nexus and FoodCult
On 16th October 2021, Susan presented some initial findings from the FoodCult Brewing Project at the National Monuments Service Nexus: People and Places Through Time Conference. The lecture is now available as an online podcast.
Irish Times Article
Some great coverage of FoodCult today by Sylvia Thompson in the Irish Times.
Susan appears on RTÉ Radio One’s History Show
Susan chatted to RTÉ Radio One’s History Show presenter, Myles Dungan, about alcohol in early modern Ireland.
FoodCult project in the press
The FoodCult project has attracted attention in the press both in Ireland and in the UK.
• Read the story in the Irish Examiner
• Read the story in the Irish Central
• Read the story in The Times
Press coverage of the beer research
Susan’s research into drinking habits in 16th Century Ireland has received attention in The Irish Times and, in the UK, in The Times.
• Read the story in The Irish Times
• Read the story in The Times