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

Day 8:  Adare-Co Clare-Killaloe (Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands) Morning Irish Seaweed Safari (journey time fromAdare 87km, 1hr 10mins) www.wildirishseaweeds.com After a walk along the shoreline of Caherush Point, visitors learn how to identify and sustainably harvest and save their seaweed at home. They will see how it’s made from raw material to the finished product followed by a warm ‘cuppa’ and some seaweed snacks. St Tola Goats Cheese (journey time 26km, 30mins) www.st-tola.ie/irishcheese/visiting-our-goat-farm Plan a visit to St Tola Goats Farm where visitors get the chance to understand their sustainable farming methods. A cheese making demonstration is included and a tasting of their gourmet cheeses. At the end of the tour visitors can visit their Économusée Museum and buy cheese in their farm shop. St Tola Goat Farm is part of the Burren Food Trail. The Burren is a famous limestone region in North Clare, famed for its wild beauty an inspiration to nature lovers, artists and those seeking adventure. Suggestion for lunch: The Cloister Restaurant, Ennis (journey time 16km, 19mins) www.cloisterrestaurant.ie Located on Abbey Street, The Cloister Restaurant and Bar is situated in the heart of the medieval quarter in the historic town of Ennis. A buzzing, modern eatery using locally sourced produce serving Irish and international cuisine. Their focus is one of ‘doing simple things exceptionally well.’ Afternoon Spirit of Killaloe Gin Cruise (journey time 65km, 1hr 5mins) www.killaloerivercruises.com A gin tasting experience with a difference. Your clients can sample three premium gins while cruising the River Shannon and Lough Derg nestled in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Their experienced mixologist will explain each gin’s botanical makeup and tasting notes! Alcohol free options available too. (Allow 1hr 30mins for this experience). Suggestion for dinner: Brocka on theWater (43km, 43mins) www.homepage.tinet.ie/~coolbawn/brocka.html Nancy, Anne and Anthony, mother, daughter and son-in-law, respectively are the talents behind Brocka. Renowned for their uncomplicated, flavoursome food Brocka is a restaurant within a domestic house in an idyllic setting with organic garden and traditional kitchen. Overnight Killaloe 155 SECT ION 14 – SUGGESTED I T INERARI ES