Ciara’s Catch, our new Irish cookbook, is full of wonderful Irish recipes and top tips about cooking! The perfect Christmas gift!

Ciara’s Catch by our own Ciara Shine is a very special book! It’s a heartfelt blend of memoir, recipes and flavours that will give you plenty of food for thought – and dishes to prepare!

At its core, Ciara’s Catch is a story about roots. Ciara takes us back to the coast of Ireland where her family’s legacy began. Whether she’s sharing the scent of fresh-caught mackerel at dawn or the rhythmic hum of a busy smokehouse, the sensory detail draws you in instantly. You will feel the salt on your skin, hear the gulls in the distance and sense the pride carried through generations of hard work.

But the book is more than simply a tribute to family heritage. Ciara weaves in her own journey with honesty and warmth, reflecting on the challenges of carving out her place within a business so deeply intertwined with identity and tradition.

Celebration of food

One of the most engaging aspects of Ciara’s Catch is the way it marries storytelling with a celebration of food. Ciara doesn’t just describe dishes; she shares the relationships behind them.

The book features 14 of her own recipes, as well as 35 guest features drawn from brand ambassadors, friends, fellow chefs, and other seafood producers. Among the contributors are Orla Drumgoole (aka @irishmammycooks), who shares her Tuna Pesto Rolls, and food writers Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford (known via @gastrogays), who contribute their own take on Manzo Tonnato.

These contributors highlight how food is more than flavour: it’s about culture, memory, and connection. Even if you’ve never filleted a fish or enjoyed a tin of sardines straight from the sea, their stories remind you that food brings people together, across professions and passions.

Deep affection

What sets this book apart is Ciara’s voice: warm, steady, and full of gratitude. She writes with a deep affection not only for her family – her parents, John and Marianne Shine, are deeply involved in the business – but also for the people who support her: longtime customers, local fishermen, and her extended community of creators.

By the final pages, Ciara’s Catch leaves you with a sense of appreciation for the power of storytelling, the beauty of tradition and the courage it takes to follow your own current in a family shaped by the sea.

Whether you’re a food lover, a fan of coastal culture, or simply someone who enjoys a heartfelt narrative, Ciara’s book is a catch well worth reeling in.

You can now buy it both directly from us at or on Amazon.

Thank you.