Michelin star chef Derry Clarke to head new Kildare restaurant

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Shane Ryan with Derry Clarke | Supplied

Michelin star chef Derry Clarke is the new culinary director at Dillon’s Rathangan

The news is out. The best kept secret of the summer in Rathangan has been revealed this morning.

Dillons - the brand new restaurant and gift store, which is set to open later this year, has announced Michelin starred chef Derry Clarke as its new Culinary Director.

“One of Ireland’s finest chefs will take the reins at Rathangan’s most treasured buildings. We are delighted to welcome Michelin starred chef Derry Clarke as the new Culinary Director at Dillon’s Rathangan,” announced Dillons Rathangan on Instagram.

Shane Ryan, owner of Dillon’s Rathangan, said:“Having someone of Derry’s calibre leading our kitchen is an incredible milestone for Dillon’s. His passion for outstanding Irish ingredients, his respect for producers, and his belief that food should be simple, honest and memorable perfectly reflects everything we want Dillon’s to be. This is about creating an experience people will travel for while remaining firmly rooted in the heart of Rathangan.”

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“This November, we’ll open our doors and invite you to experience breakfasts worth lingering over, relaxed lunches, elegant dinners and a destination unlike any other.The next chapter begins now.”

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