Dermot O'Leary's Taste of Ireland - Season 2

First aired: 5/2/2026 10 episodes

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Episodes

1. County Antrim

Aired: 5/2/2026

Dermot sets off on another gastronomic tour of the island of Ireland, beginning at Blackhead Lighthouse in Co Antrim, taking in the sweeping views before setting off along the Causeway Coastal Route. In the Glens of Antrim, he joins a farmer preserving traditional methods, then continues on to Glenarm Castle, where chef Paula McIntyre fires up the smoker for some world-famous Glenarm beef.

2. Ballycastle

Aired: 5/9/2026

Dermot's culinary adventure takes him west to Ballycastle, a former Viking settlement and a jewel of the Causeway Coastal Route. He heads out on a wildlife-watching trip, joins bakers for a blueberry pie and heads inland to a husband-and-wife who are reshaping local food culture.

3. Giant's Causeway

Aired: 5/16/2026

In Game of Thrones country, Dermot fishes wild mackerel, discovers a local twist on the classic dessert rhubarb and custard, and tastes whiskey magic at the Giant's Causeway.

4. Coleraine

Aired: 5/23/2026

Ankle deep in the ocean, Dermot harvests sea salt. He feasts like ancient clans over open fire, tries lobster fishing, and meets pioneering chefs championing zero waste cookery.

5. Derry

Aired: 5/30/2026

In Derry, a city redefining itself, Dermot discovers craft brews with a secret ingredient, and a double-decker bus dishing out some of the freshest tacos in Ireland.

6. North Donegal

Aired: 6/6/2026

Dermot forages for golden mushrooms in an ancient rainforest, makes tortellini with a top Donegal chef, and meets an inspiring refugee-turned-honey farmer.

7. South Donegal

Aired: 6/13/2026

Dermot explores Donegal's Gaeltacht, tasting seaweed pudding, speaking Irish in the pub and discovering incredible seafood fresh from Killybegs harbour.

8. Donegal Town

Aired: 6/20/2026

From flecked Donegal tweed to fiery railway curry and buttery apple pie, Dermot discovers the magic hidden in the streets of Donegal Town.

9. Sligo Town

Aired: 6/27/2026

Dermot spends a day oyster farming on the Atlantic , and wanders Sligo's family-run eateries to savour a gloriously Irish Surf 'N' Turf.

10. County Sligo

Aired: 7/4/2026

Surf’s up for Dermot in the final episode, as he hits the waves in Strandhill for a surf session with Rebelle Surf, named one of the top 10 surf schools in the world by Condé Nast Traveller.