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The McKennas' Guides,[1] formerly known for sponsorship reasons as the Bridgestone Guides, are independent guides to Irish food and hospitality sponsored by Bridgestone.[2] Written and edited by John McKenna and his wife Sally since 1989,[3][4][5] the guides have won André Simon, Glenfiddich and Slow Food awards.[6] Prints include the Bridgestone Irish Food Guide,[5] The Bridgestone 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland 2011[7] and The Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2010.[6] The lists of places to eat have been published by the Sunday Times.[8][9] Restaurants named in these lists display plaques noting this achievement.[10]

John & Sally McKenna

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John McKenna and Sally McKenna have compiled the guide books since 1989. In the 1990's they presented a food show for RTÉ, "McKenna's Ireland".[11][12] They have 3 children.[13] They live near Durrus, in West Cork.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Wexford artisan bakery receives prestigious McKenna's Guide award for its contemporary products". Independent.ie. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Bridgestone Ireland – Guides". Bridgestone.ie. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  3. ^ Hennessy, Caroline (19 June 2013). "Food writing in the digital age: John McKenna, The McKennas' Guides". BiblioCook.com. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  4. ^ "'The internet has given people the license to believe they are writers. But writing is work'". Fora.ie. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  5. ^ a b "The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide by John & Sally McKenna". BiblioCook. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  6. ^ a b Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay 2006. Amazon. ASIN 1874076715.
  7. ^ "The Bridgestone Guides". Official website. Archived from the original on 3 June 2002. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  8. ^ "Homes to dine for". Sunday Times (Ireland edition). 16 April 2006. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Restaurants in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Mayo and Belfast feature in 10 Hottest Dining Rooms list, as part of 100 Best Restaurants, compiled by The Sunday Times sponsored by Cully and Sully" (Press release). Unique Media. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  10. ^ Maguire, Stephen (25 November 2014). "The Counter Deli Celebrate Being Awarded With McKenna's Guide Plaque". DonegalDaily.com. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  11. ^ "The Spring Book Shopping List: 200 Irish Titles Announced for February through April, from Publishers' Lists and BookFind CD". Books Ireland (192): 13–17. 1996. JSTOR 20623199. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  12. ^ "McKenna's Ireland". IFTN.ie. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  13. ^ a b Hennessy, Caroline. "Sally McKenna: 'women have had a huge influence on food'". FarmersJournal.ie. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
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