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

Month Dates Festival Name Description Location Website September 7-8 September 2019 Airfield Estate Festival of Food A free, two-day extravaganza of artisan food, cookery, gardening, workshops, wellness, live music and kids play. Dundrum Dublin www.airfield.ie/home/festival-of-food September 9-15 September 2019 Clarinbridge Oyster Festival The Clarenbridge Oyster festival is a celebration of the native Oyster, of the history of this beautiful village and of the energy of a vibrant and modern day community respecting tradition. Clarinbridge Co Galway www.clarenbridge.com September 26-29 September 2019 Ballina Food Fleadh Featuring seafood foraging, craft brews, food market, cookery demos, lifestyle marquee, children’s workshops, fishing, tours, dining trilogy, live music and more! Ballina Co Mayo www.northmayo.ie/food-fleadh-ballina September 27-29 September 2019 Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival The festival features the Irish and World Oyster Shucking (opening) Championships, foodie talks and tasting events, a seafood trail, live music and dancing, a Mardi Gras Gala Event along with family activities, cooking demonstrations and more. Galway Co Galway www.galwayoysterfestival.com September End September 2019 Taste of Monaghan Home to world-famous local producers and exporters of irish food from Silverhill duck to mushrooms, pork, poultry, beef and more… with cafes, bars, and restaurants brimming with locally grown produce and chefs adding creative twists to homegrown classics! The festival is recognised as the signature Food Event in Monaghan promoting fabulous local food, produce and companies with an excellent range of ticketed events. Monaghan Monaghan www.tasteofmonaghan.com 17 SECT ION 6 – FOOD & DR INK FEST IVALS