That sounds like the first time I went to Ireland with the day job in 1992 - my MD took me out for a meal at this really swish restaurant in the posh part of town not realising it specialised in steak (the menu was basically steak, steak and steak).

All I got was a plate of steamed vegetables which was just awful. Ended up leaving most of it and having a liquid dinner (Guinness) instead .

I'm happy to say that Ireland caters very well for us veggies now with lots of choice on the menus anywhere you go!