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

Business Details Nimmo’s Pier, The Claddagh, Galway City T  +353 (0) 91 394 637 E  info@galwayoysterfestival.com Business Contact: Fiona Lawless Experience The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival is celebrated each year, on the last weekend of September. It is the most internationally recognised Irish festival after St Patrick’s Day and the world’s longest running Oyster Festival. Established in 1954, The Festival has welcomed over half a million visitors who have consumed more than 3 million oysters. The programme features the Irish andWorld Oyster Opening Championships, foodie talks, tasting events, a seafood trail, live music and dancing, a Mardi Gras Gala Event along with family activities, cooking demonstrations and more. Some of the finest seafood suppliers on the west coast of Ireland are present at the festival marquee and visitors will be able to choose between a delectable array of what the Atlantic Ocean has to offer. Ticketing Tour operator rate : Yes Group bookings/B2B rates Contact: Fiona Lawless E  info@galwayoysterfestival.com T  +353 (0) 91 394 637 Min. Group Booking: 10 Max. Group Booking: 60 All bookings require advance purchase. Group discounted rates available. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements All venues wheelchair accessible. Coach and car parking facilities available nearby to venues. Nearest Accommodation Hub Galway City Nearest Airports Shannon Airport (1hr 10 mins drive) Dublin Airport (2hr 25 mins drive) Experiences Nearby Galway Food Tours (10 min walk) – www.galwayfoodtours.com Salthill Promenade (5 min drive) Galway City Museum (5 min walk) – www.galwaycitymuseum.ie The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival 2019: 27 to 29 September Festival Location:  Galway City 2020: 25 to 27 September Website www.galwayoysterfestival.com 23 SECT ION 6 – FOOD & DR INK FEST IVALS