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Why do we love blood in our food?

Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustaine...

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14.35 28 Sep 2026


Why do we love blood in our food?


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14.35 28 Sep 2026


Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustained warriors in epic battles, kept off hunger, offered protection from bad luck and provided sustenance during winter.

Joining Seán to discuss the importance of bloody Irish foods is Food Writer and author of ‘Blood, Guts and Black Pudding’, Kate Ryan...


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