Aishling Moore is one of Ireland’s most exciting young chefs. Her fish restaurant, Goldie, in Cork’s city centre, has pioneered gill to fin cooking in this country while producing some of the best, most intrigu­ing and dynamic mod­ern Irish food. Sustainability is at the heart of her operation both in an out of the kitchen where an ‘all catch’ approach to the local fishing boats ensures a good deal for the fishermen and a daily changing menu for visitors.   

Moore was named ‘Best Young Chef in Ireland’ by the McKenna Guides in 2020; the restaurant achieved Bib Gourmand status in 2021, and was awarded Best Casual Dining All Ireland by Food & Wine Magazine as well as the Restaurant Association of Ireland in 2022.