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Why does Irish food have a bad reputation?

Ahead of the Masters, Rory McIlroy was busy planning the menu for the Champs dinner, but comments...

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11.49 8 Apr 2026


Why does Irish food have a bad reputation?


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11.49 8 Apr 2026


Ahead of the Masters, Rory McIlroy was busy planning the menu for the Champs dinner, but comments he made in relation to wanting to enjoy the meal and not making it more Irish have caused a stir...

He said, "People keep asking me, 'Why didn’t you go more Irish?’ And I said, ‘Because I want to enjoy the dinner as well’”...

So, does Irish food have a bad reputation, and is it justified?

Joining Andrea to discuss is JP McMahon, Chef and Restaurateur.


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