TASTE THE FLAVOURS
Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, County Galway
From Michelin-starred restaurants serving delicate plates of the finest cuisine to coastal cafés offering up the freshest seafood straight from the Atlantic Ocean, the island of Ireland is bursting with delicious dishes that will leave your customers satisfyingly full. Its food trails, distillery and brewery
tours and array of dining experiences draw visitors from across the world to its shores, to sample the incredible food and beverages on offer. This year marks an exciting time in the
foodie scene across the island of Ireland with a range of exciting events taking place as part of the Taste the Island festival until mid-November.
Dining out If your customers wish to dine in style, there are 16 Michelin-starred restaurants across the island of Ireland. From L’Ecrivain in Dublin, serving up delicious Irish and French cuisine, to Loam in the coastal city of Galway, which prides itself on dishes rooted in tradition, they won’t be disappointed. If indulging in hearty cuisine is what
your customers are after, there are plenty of places to try some well-known
delicacies. Local pubs are one place visitors can sample authentic Irish food. If your customers are exploring the cities, The Front Door in Galway has a menu full of traditional plates, while the food, atmosphere and live music at Cork’s Oliver Plunkett draws punters from far and wide.
Distillery delights As well as its ample options for foodies, the island of Ireland has a world-class whiskey scene. Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland is said to be the world’s oldest distillery and a favourite among visitors to County Antrim. Down in the southeast of Ireland, Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow is one of the island’s largest independent distilleries. And in Dublin, whiskey lovers can learn about the process at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery. Also taking its moment in the limelight
is the booming gin industry. Winning Best Irish Gin last year was Dingle Original Gin, located in Ireland’s southwest County Kerry. The distillery hosts tours about how the production process works. Meanwhile, Shortcross Gin in County Down is home to Northern Ireland’s first premium craft gin. Visitors can try its gin-pouring masterclass after their tour.
Armagh Food and Cider Festival, County Armagh
Beer drinkers have their fair share of
breweries to choose from across the island of Ireland. No trip to Dublin is complete without visiting the Guinness Storehouse, where the tour ends with a pint and a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Meanwhile, Smithwick’s Experience
Kilkenny is a must-visit for anyone wanting to learn about this highly acclaimed Irish ale.
Foodie experiences For those who wish to learn more about the food they enjoy, the island of Ireland has a number of foodie activities. Its proximity to the coast means oyster shucking is a popular experience. If your customers want to get back to basics, wild foraging is also gaining in popularity, and Blackstairs Ecotrails offers foraging experiences where participants can learn to make beech leaf liqueur and sorrel tabbouleh. For cooking classes, Ballyknocken House and Cookery School south of Dublin has state-of-the- art facilities and holds classes for all levels of experience. Belfast Cookery School also boasts an array of lessons for all ages. The River Moy in the west of Ireland is
an idyllic setting for a personalised baking lesson. Visitors can also cook delicacies including soda bread and potato cakes.
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