Mayo village features prominently in Neven Maguire's new TV series

Neven Maguire returns to RTÉ One on Wednesday, February 9, with his brand new six-part series of Neven’s Irish Seafood Trails as he travels around Ireland meeting some of the producers and chefs who are responsible for Ireland’s great seafood reputation.

In this fourth series of his hugely popular seafood travels, Neven includes Mayo, Dublin, Kerry, Cork and Galway,

And, as always, Neven prepares delicious dishes based on local produce throughout the series.

Returning to Mayo for the final programme of the series, Neven calls in at the spectacular Ashford Castle to learn another recipe from executive chef Philippe Farineau.

This time it’s an Irish take on a luxurious seafood dish: Oysters Rockefeller made with Dooncastle Oysters, Creeny Cheese, organic greens from the castle’s own walled garden, and topped with caviar.

A short distance from Ashford Castle is the picturesque village of Cong, and the Pat Cohan Bar where Neven meets chef patron Paul Power.

The Pat Cohan Bar featured in the Oscar-winning 1952 movie ‘The Quiet Man’.

Seafood plays a major part on Paul’s menu and Neven discovers how to make his popular Seafood Chowder.

Paul’s version includes smoked cod, sea trout, monkfish and mussels, and is served with Guinness Soda Bread.

Neven’s Irish Seafood Trails is produced by David Hare of InproductionTV for RTÉ and is sponsored by BORD BIA

Bord Bia's objective in sponsoring this series is to remind consumers that Irish hake, haddock and whiting are easy to prepare, easy to cook, and are a great choice for everyday meals.