History The awareness of coeliac disease and the need for gluten-free food in Ireland began increasing significantly in the 1990s and 2000s, though the disease itself has been recognized for much longer. The Coeliac Society of Ireland was founded in 1970, which helped raise awareness and support for those with the condition. By the early 2000s, gluten-free products started appearing in supermarkets, but it wasn’t until the 2010s that restaurants and cafés widely began offering gluten-free options. The rise in gluten-free menus was driven by a combination of medical awareness, consumer demand, and EU food labeling regulations. By 2014-2015, most major restaurants and food chains in Ireland had dedicated gluten-free…