The island of Ireland is a food lovers’ paradise – with a rich palette of food available to the visitor there’s never a want for relaxing meals or quick snacks. From fresh seafood around the coast, to homemade pub meals, five-star restaurants, farmers’ markets, cooking schools and world-renowned chefs, Ireland’s culinary landscape is waiting to be explored!

Irish Food – Not to be Missed!

An Irish foodie trip offers golden opportunities to treat your taste buds and surprise your senses…

Got an appetite for a food adventure? Then check out what’s on Ireland’s bill of fare. The Emerald Isle’s stunning beauty, inspirational culture and heritage, the friendliness of the people and the warm hospitality are all a given…the food, however, it’s not to be missed!

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	FESTIVALS & EVENTS

WATERFORD HARVEST FESTIVAL
From September 3 to 11, visitors can enjoy this city-wide festival celebrating food heritage and culture in Waterford. The nine-day, fun-filled celebration is full of foodie events including cooking demonstrations, food tours, foodie films, tastings, taste workshops, restaurant trails, quayside markets, BBQs, street performances and outdoor music gigs.

DINGLE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
From October 1 to 2, this picturesque Co Kerry town will host this two-day festival featuring a variety of cooking demonstrations by local and national chefs, a food and wine market, and a culinary food trail where shops twinned with artisan producers will highlight the town’s food.

SAVOUR KILKENNY
From October 28 to 31, visitors to this food festival can expect lots of quirky ideas from food demonstrations, artisan tasting menus and an all-out party atmosphere throughout the medieval town of Kilkenny.


	CANUCK OF THE IRISH

If you missed our food-related blog posts at discoverirelandblog.ca – here are some highlights below:

RECIPES
We have some delicious, cozy recipes perfect for fall weather (which we must admit is now just around the corner!). From Irish stew to seafood chowder, Guinness Bread to Potato Farl…and of course delicious, rich Irish Cream!

DINNER FIT FOR A QUEEN
Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Emerald Isle drew international coverage – especially the State Dinner featuring Irish specialties from local chefs and producers. Those who missed out need not fret – they can create their own delicious royal dinner at home or visit these food hot spots on their trip to Ireland!

LOCAL FOOD DELICACIES
The island of Ireland has its own very special food culture – from local delicacies to regional specialities. Irish cooking is about more than just the potato. Did someone say blaa?


	FOOD TRAILS

FABULOUS FOOD TRAILS
Experienced guides will take visitors on tasty food-led walks along tasting trails throughout Dublin, Howth and Cork.

FINDGOODLOCALFOOD.COM
Food trails available throughout the regions of Ards, Armagh, Craigavon, Down, and Newry & Mourne in Northern Ireland – visitors can enjoy a great culinary experience while enjoying the beauty and diversity of south east Ulster.

GOURMET GREENWAY
A Mayo food trail devised by Mulranny Park Hotel, in association with several Mayo food producers, showcases the wonderful artisan food in the vicinities of Mulranny, Newport, Westport and Achill.

GREAT BELFAST FOOD
From the Belfast Bred Walking Tour to neighbourhood food trails throughout Belfast – this is a great way to get a taste of Northern Ireland’s capital city!

IRISH WHISKEY TRAIL
A free touring guide (available in English, French and German) to Ireland’s distilleries, best whiskey pubs, hotel bars and specialized whiskey shops. Visitors can take the challenge to smell, see, taste, talk and capture the magic and enchantment of whiskey – The Irish way!

TRAIL KILKENNY
The Kilkenny Food Trail invites visitors to experience the rich and varied food culture of County Kilkenny by discovering the countryside farms and city restaurants where they can sample their goods.

Visitors can also go on their own adventure by downloading the Cork Coastal Food Trail Guide (Cork City, East Cork and West Cork Food Trails) at discoverireland.com.


	GOOD FOOD IRELAND FOOD GUIDE

Top Irish food promoter Good Food Ireland has published a new ‘digitally enhanced’ touring guide to the best culinary experiences around the Emerald Isle.

The guide is unique in that the printed edition can connect to a digital version via a mobile phone app. Each culinary destination listed in the guide has a ‘QR code’ beside its entry. When a smartphone user scans the code with their mobile device it instantly displays a local Google map directing food lovers to the location. The guide features a range of high-quality restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels and cookery schools – all Good Food Ireland members – that are committed to an Irish ingredient-led, fresh produce experience, thus supporting local farmers, food producers and fishermen.

To obtain a copy email Good Food Ireland at info@goodfoodireland.ie to have one sent by mail.