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Patrick “Paddy” McMurray

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@oystermasterguild Co-Founder & Oyster Sommelier
@guinnessworldrecords FastestShucker 39:60
30+Years @shuckerpaddyhospitality
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Sunny Rooftop - OysterPOV - Pull up a Barstool!
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@zylissofficial by @shuckerpaddy

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2 months ago

Think oysters are the only shellfish worth shucking? Think again.

Today we had the chance to learn from Shucker Paddy, a Guinness World Records shucker, as he showed us how to shuck the perfect PEI hard-shelled clam (quahog).

With a little technique and the right touch, these sweet, briny clams open to reveal one of the freshest tastes of PEI’s cold waters. It’s another delicious reminder that our Island is home to so much more than world-class oysters.

Would you try a freshly shucked PEI clam?

Follow along as we share more tips, tastings and the incredible people behind Canada’s Food Island. taken in Prince Edward Island, Canada by @shuckerpaddy

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Best of Dublin

With @shuckerpaddy , World Champion oyster shucker and Guinness Record Holder.

Paddy travels around the world tasting and shucking oysters.

and he says we have some of the best in the world right here in Ireland

What are your favourite seafood spots in Ireland? Let us know in the comments…

Best seafood in Dublin - @klawcafe
Best pub in Dublin - @gravediggers2
Best spot for oysters in Dublin - @klawcafe
Best seafood dish in Ireland? - seafood chowder in @gusoconnorsdoolin

Oysters in Ireland / oysters / Irish seafood / Ireland / Irish food / Dublin

#dublin #dublinrestaurant #cassiestokesbestof taken in Dublin, Ireland by @shuckerpaddy

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10 months ago

I’ll be Shuckin’Around @barlescousins in Montreal this Weekend!
Friday Happy Hour - Cinq a Huîtres
Showcasing
Colville Bay PEI
William B - QC
Gillardeau - France
Tutored Tastings & Special Menu Saturday with
A Late Night Shuck - for Chefs & Industry Pros! 10pm+

Swing Past! Let’s Get Shuckin’!
@maison_gillardeau
@fermemaricoledugrandlarge
@colvillebayoysterco by @shuckerpaddy

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3 days ago

My Shuckin’ Heart goes out to all of the families affected by the fire @marchedesenfantsrouges
We had a grand time there last year, and hope that we will be able to go again once it is rebuilt! by @shuckerpaddy

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3 days ago

Martin Söderström - Screams of Joy & 15+ years of Shuckin’ pays off for this WorldChampion OysterShucker 2026 @ostron.martin and all of the Shucker’s work from behind the stage @galwayoysterfest
Congrats and thanks to all!
Keep on Shuckin’ and see you in 2027!

@galwayoysterfest @kellyoysters @latinquartergalway @guinness
@marcus.olaoire by @shuckerpaddy

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7 days ago

Lancement du nouveau menu au Bar Les Cousins 🦪✨
Invité spécial @shuckerpaddy

Patrick McMurray, alias ShuckerPaddy, est le seul Canadien à avoir remporté le World Oyster Opening Championship à Galway, en Irlande, en 2002.

Il détient 3 records Guinness pour l’ouverture d’huîtres:
🏆 39 huîtres en 1 minute
🏆 1 114 huîtres en 1 heure —record individuel
🏆 8 840 huîtres en 1 heure — avec Team Canada

Un véritable maître de l’art de l’huître qui sera chez nous pendant deux soirées:

📅 Vendredi 16 octobre

• 17 h à 19 h
Un 5 à 7 animé par Paddy autour de l’art de l’ouverture des huîtres, dans une ambiance conviviale et interactive.

• À partir de 18 h
Un menu spécial à partager en quatre services imaginé autour des produits de la mer, 230$ pour deux personnes.

Option accords mets et vins 95$ par personne.

📅Samedi 17 octobre

• À partir de 18 h
Les Cousins présente trois stations gourmandes: L’art de l’huître, Le cru: entre Japon et France et Les fruits de mer chauds.

Chaque station sera accompagnée d’accords mets et vins, bières et spiritueux, présentés par nos sommeliers.

• À partir de 22 h
La soirée se poursuit avec une animation spéciale autour de l’ouverture des huîtres, destinée aux professionnels de l’industrie qui veulent parfaire leurs compétences.

📅 16 & 17 octobre
📍 Bar Les Cousins | 1020 Rue du Lux, Brossard

*English version in comments* by @shuckerpaddy

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8 days ago

Friday Night (Oyster) Knife Fight
@galwayoysterfest @anpucan

The night before The Big Show is always the last contest of the year… to determine the Irish National Champion.

This year I had the pleasure of hosting the nationals with this gregarious fella @marcus.olaoire
#NoFunWasHad

@anpucan pulled out all the stops in this cosy little pub upfront… But you never know what’s waiting behind

Walk this way… mind your step, and look out for the Oyster Shuckers always in the way…
@anpucan @galwayoysterfest @livingtheshuckingdream @marcus.olaoire

Fabulous Shuckin’ Venue! @anpucan @galwayoysterfest

The task at hand…

The Ostrea edulis Oyster tends to be one of the more technically difficult Oysters to open.
This contest is of 30 Oysters timed and then judged for cleanliness.
You must arrange the 30 in nice neat rows on the wooden tray provided.
5 min = nice to have you over for a visit
4 min = it’s a good start…
3 min = contender
Under 3 min = top 5 to finish
#SoYouThinkYouCanShuck
@galwayoysterfest

…but first, we warm up. These are four of the international contenders a great moment to watch technique and have a conversation before the big show.
@galwayoysterfest

@fredrik_lindfors representing England and 2001 World Champ
@nottinghillfishshop

@borisnoordvanden - New to this stage! Welcome - representing Belgium!
Big hands - good grip on the oyster!
@galwayoysterfest

@ostron.martin - veteran of 15 years - the focus, the smooth shucks
@galwayoysterfest

@teng.choon.9 Shuckin’Around for Singapore - since the late 1900’s (like me!) vintage!
@galwayoysterfest

Concentration - Shuckers, Are you Ready?!
@galwayoysterfest

All about the angles….
Timers are you ready?!? @galwayoysterfest

Goals…

3.2.1.Shuck!
While the start, and midst shucking and aligning, the Oysters is difficult enough… shuckers must reach for the bell and ring to finish… so best not knock that thing over, have it in a good position for a short grab.
#RingADingDing
@galwayoysterfest

Off to the Judges @galwayoysterfest

Blah-Blah-Blah Oyster
@galwayoysterfest
📸 @xposure101

Let’s Gooooo @graham.conor of @linnanesbar
📸 @xposure101

@galwayoysterfest @marcus.olaoire @gabriel by @shuckerpaddy

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10 days ago

Friday’s Lunch & Learn @galwayoysterfestival

The day before the festival - you have options to venture out to the water - visit and meet with Oyster Farmers @dkconnemaraoysters @flaggyshoreoysters @kellyoysters
This year I opted for the Oyster Restoration and Midden walk with @cuanbeo
Midden = older - ancient communities’ kitchen refuse pile. Anything left from the hearth - shells, bones, ash & some charcoal.

This particular midden was found when new home was being built. This extends 600 feet long and 6 feet deep in some places. Representing thousands of years of stacking shells.
@cuanbeo

A dry stack stone wall and tree crown this corner of the mitten. Exposed during a storm surge a couple of years ago.
@cuanbeo

The layering here looks almost intentional to be as flat as possible. The base of this corner has been carbonated to 4500 years.
just the size and numbers of oyster shells that are seen is staggering.
Meaning Oysters have sustained this community for 4000+ years…
Only the fairies know how long ago…
@cuanbeo

To gather Oysters people would’ve launched from this shoreline…

Locals flat bottom, Oyster skiff. A two person work boat used for dredging Oysters from Galway Bay.

The Oyster dredge was used to bring up more Oysters but needed two people to work it.

Flat bottomed to work the shallows and a shelf to rest the dredge and grade the oysters.

As described here, one would row and control the boat whilst the other would drop the dredge. Both would be needed to bring it up loaded with Oysters.

Not a lot of space to work, but the office is nice…

seaweed wins…

Lunchtime in Clarinbridge brings usto @paddyburkes location where the Oyster festival originated some 70 years ago before moving to Galway.

Fear not, they do have another Festival to attend… @clarenbridgeoysterfest

Cozy in all of the corners…
@paddyburkes

A tasty Luncheon indeed @paddyburkes @kellyoysters

Hop on your bike for a quick ride back to Galway…

Thought I’d start into @komburamenbaogalway

…for one of their fabulous Oyster Bao
not to be confused with @cuanbeo

And when perusing the ancient stone walls - I noticed something… Oystery
These stones carved from the rock surr by @shuckerpaddy

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10 days ago

The Taste of Galway Bay -
Merroir of the Native Oyster of Ireland
@galwayoysterfest @kellyoysters by @shuckerpaddy

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13 days ago

What a night!🦪

We had an incredible oyster class with @shuckerpaddy sampling our way through East Coast and West Coast, oysters and all learning about what makes each one unique.

Stay tuned for more fun events with Patrick coming to Dish Play soon!

#DishPlay #cookingclasses #DurhamRegion #Oysters #whitby by @shuckerpaddy

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14 days ago

What a great festival it is @galwayoysterfest

Its much much more than just competition!

@lepikanti
@shuckerpaddy
@alexander_lepik
@kellyoysters
@burzujs_
@ostron.martin
@fredrik_lindfors
@sharp_shucker
@honorbugg850
@eamonclark

Million thanks for making this video @meitenearperli by @shuckerpaddy

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