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West Waterford Festival of Food

It’s all Bia not Bluster at this year’s West Waterford Festival of Food

‘Bia not Bluster’ a brand-new food event concept curated by well-known conversation starter Richard Jacob, formerly of Idaho Café, will get its first outing at the upcoming West Waterford Festival of Food. The Dungarvan based food celebration is in its 14th year and is one of Ireland’s largest food festivals. Bia not Bluster takes place on …

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Visit Derry this February for the Love LegenDerry Food Month

Your excuse to visit Derry this February – Serving up a month-long celebration of Derry’s food and drink scene, Love LegenDerry Food Month has a mouth-watering programme to tempt foodies Derry ~ Londonderry’s status as an international foodie destination will be in focus in February as the city hosts a month-long campaign to celebrate the …

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The West Waterford Festival of Food Returns to Dungarvan for its 12th Year

Each April, food lovers from across Ireland descend upon the scenic seaside town of Dungarvan for the West Waterford Festival of Food. It is now a staple in the Irish Food Calendar with its impressive and inspirational line-up of culinary events that includes everything from foraging trails through the Comeragh Mountains, dinners in historic castles …

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SeaFest & Cork Harbour Festival Join Forces This June

SeaFest and Cork Harbour Festival are coming together for Ireland’s biggest maritime celebration, which will take place in Cork this June. Cork City Council and the Inter-Departmental Marine Coordination Group (MCG) present SeaFest, a national free and family friendly maritime festival, at the Port of Cork on 7 – 9 June. This will be the …

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Summer Spirit – This Foodie Festival is Hitting Four Irish Cities This Year

‘Spirit of the City’, will descend on three Irish cities this year, following on from its successful inaugural year in Cork City in 2018. Celebrating emerging craft beers and distilleries, Irish entertainers and the iconic atmosphere of some of Ireland’s best-loved cities, ‘Spirit of the City’ will kick-off in Cork on April 18 and run …

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Save The Dates – The Irish Food And Drink Festival Calendar For 2019

There are so many great food festivals and events happening in Ireland now, we wish we could attend them all! If you’re like us and your main love in live is food, you’ll appreciate this round up of Ireland’s food festivals in 2019. Now you can keep track of all your favorite festival and be …

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Dundrum Food Festival

Take the Kids to Dundrum Food Festival this Weekend – Fun for all the Family!

Dundrum Town Centre’s outdoor restaurant hub is turning 10, and to celebrate Dundrum will be hosting an all-inclusive food festival this weekend with fun for all family – even the dog! The Dundrum Food Festival will be kicking off at 12.00pm on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd. This fantastic family-friendly event is free to the …

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Food Festivals

No Plans? Add These Food Festivals to Your September Wish List

There are so many great food and drink festivals coming up this month. Which one will you attend? Mayo Street Food Festival The Mayo Street Food Festival is a fantastic, fun, family event and it takes place at Bridge Street, Castlebar on Sunday, September 9th, from 12 noon – 5pm. Castlebar’s Main Street will once …

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Here is Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Cork Feast Food Festival

Launch of FEAST Cork – a festival of East Cork food and drink, 2-9th September By Kate Ryan, Flavour.ie. Award-winning chef, Kevin Ahern and his wife Réidín recently launched the 2018 programme for FEAST Cork in the stunning surrounding of the five-star Castlemartyr Resort. Now in its second year since its renaissance from modest forerunner, …

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Strandhill Food Festival

Ireland’s Best Chefs Join The Line-Up For This Year’s Strandhill Food Festival

This October, the Strandhill Food Festival returns for its second year from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th. Held in the unique venue of Sligo Airport, it is set to be the highlight of the month. Attendees will have the chance to see some of Ireland’s top chefs in action, with live food demonstrations and much …

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Cavan Food Festival

Top Chefs Host Masterclasses At This Year’s Taste of Cavan Food Festival

The much loved Taste of Cavan food festival returns for the seventh year running, much to the delight of food lovers, with an even bigger and better line up than before. Running from the 10th – 11th August in the Cavan Equestrian Centre the two day festival will bring the best food, drink, family activities and …

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K Club Hotel Kildare Festival

Get a Sneak Peek at This Summer’s First Annual Taste of Kildare Festival at The K Club

The first annual Taste of Kildare festival will take place on Sunday, August 19th in the spectacular surroundings of the Walled Garden at the K Club. Taste of Kildare promises to be one of the highlights of Ireland’s food tourism calendar and will feature a vast array of food stands from the county’s leading restaurants, …

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Chocolate Fondant Recipe By Chef Gearóid Lynch

Grab A Spoon – Ireland’s First Dessert Festival Is Coming This Summer

The first ever Irish Dessert Festival will launch this summer from 23rd to 29th July. The week long festival will see businesses all over Ireland enticing people to taste the best desserts Ireland has to offer. Restaurants, ice-cream parlous, crêperies, bakeries and donut shops will be serving up their signature sweet dishes to eager foodies. Think …

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This Salmon and Whiskey Festival is a Summer Celebration of Northern Ireland’s Finest

The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival returns this year on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of June.  This fun filled festival, held at the Old Bushmills Distillery, celebrates this renowned distillery and the surrounding village’s amazing produce, culture and heritage. One of Northern Ireland’s main salmon nurseries is also located here on the River Bush, making …

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Win a Pair of Tickets to SuperValu’s Summer Food & Wine Festival – CLOSED

Sunshine filled days and long evenings are finally here. It’s time to fire up the barbeque and get out into the garden to dine al fresco – it’s just what we’ve all been dreaming of during the winter months. Nothing says summer like eating outside, and sumptuous food and smooth wine is central to making …

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Dublin’s Eatyard is Reopening This March And The Line-Up is a Food Lover’s Dreamland

Dublin’s Eatyard is reopening on March 8th and we can’t wait to head down for the fun, music, festivals and of course, the food. With free admission, Eatyard is open every Thursday to Sunday from 12pm and the opening weekend will feature Carpool Karaoke all weekend, with new vendors, two flashy Beamers, a Just Wing It …

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Taste of Offaly Takes Place this Weekend With Derry Clarke and Plenty of Tullamore Dew

It is fantastic to see every county in Ireland getting behind the wonderful artisan producers local to the area and this weekend’s Taste of Offaly festival will shine a light on one of our premier whiskey producing counties. Taking place on Sunday November 5th, Taste of Offaly is a Bank of Ireland initiative which aims …

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A Festival Like no Other – Strandhill Food Festival Set to Take Off From Sligo Airport

“Attention all passengers, a food demo is now taking off at Departure Gate 2, while a cheese tasting is checking in at the Arrivals Hall” – Welcome to Ireland’s first food festival in an actual airport. The everyday airport facilities at Sligo Airport are about to be taken over by food, drink and entertainment for …

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The Must-Do Activities At This Month’s Taste of West Cork Food Festival

From 8th – 17th September, Bandon to Beara will be thronging with visitors and locals alike making their way from event to event, soaking up the atmosphere, tastes and welcome of West Cork. But what to choose? With over 230 events in this years’ programme, decision are difficult, but I am here to help you! …

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Mayo’s Food Fleadh Rescheduled to Accommodate All Ireland Semi Final Replay

Ballina’s Food Fleadh was set to return this coming weekend, the 25th-27th of August, but has been rescheduled to September 8th-9th  following the county’s thrilling draw against Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final. The official statement on the festival’s Facebook page reads: “In what are exceptional times for Mayo GAA, Food Fleadh Ballina committee and Yeast Meets West …

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Tempt Your Tastebuds With The Star-Studded Taste of Donegal Festival This Weekend

The Taste of Donegal Food Festival is returning to Ireland’s coolest county this weekend and will play host to more than 120 food and drink exhibitors, hotels and restaurants, much to the delight of food lovers. Some well known faces in attendance include Catherine Fulvio, Neven Maguire, Gary O’Hanlon, Derry Clarke, Shane Smith and Simon …

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