Taste the Island - A Celebration of Ireland's Food and Drink - 2019 Buyers Guide

Alternative Lunch stop Paddy Coynes Pub www.paddycoynespub.com Paddy Coynes Pub is located in the beautiful village of Tullycross, the heart of Connemara and theWild AtlanticWay. Dating back to 1811, the pub is a hive of local history and artefacts, a treasure trove of discovery. The perfect location on Renvyle Peninsula to soak up the landscape of theWild AtlanticWay. Their food, reflects local produce and the freshest of seafood, and is home to the Connemara Mussel Festival, which takes place in the village each May Bank Holiday. Afternoon Travel from Connemara to Salthill Galway [85km/1 hr 30 mins] Micil Poitín www.micildistillery.com Named after the owner’s Great Grandfather, five generations of family have preserved the craft of producing this sprit – steeped in heritage – yet of its time. Every bottle is carefully handcrafted in their micro distillery in Galway using 100% Irish grain and bogbean botanical. Visitors can experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a working Poitín and Gin distillery at Galway’s first distillery in over 100 years. Learn about the craft and history of poitín and gin on a guided tour with tastings. Afternoon Galway Food Tour www.galwayfoodtours.com T  +353 (0) 86 7332885 E  sheenadignam10@gmail.com Sheena shares her love for Galway as she leads food enthusiasts through a 2hr 30mins culinary walking tour of its cobbled streets to sample the finest farmhouse cheese, Galway oysters, fresh sushi, savoury bites and breads and handmade sweet treats. Tour also available in French. Evening Entertainment & Dining Dinner Suggestions • Kai • Brasserie on the Corner • Hooked • Oscars Seafood Bistro • Le Petit Pois • Loam Pub Entertainment • Án Pucan • Tugh Nora • The Dáil Bar Overnight Galway for next day departure to Dublin 143 SECT ION 14 – SUGGESTED I T INERARI ES