Events

Nov 09 2024

The Culinary Court Saturday Ticket

This ticket gives you access to all 3 events taking place in The Culinary Court on Saturday 9th November, saving you €10 if you plan on attending all 3.

Feeding Knowledge: Nurturing a Deeper Connection with Our Food

In a world where children are increasingly disconnected from the origins of their food, Feeding Knowledge brings together a panel of experts to discuss the critical importance of reconnecting the next generation with where their food comes from. This thought-provoking discussion will explore the role of food education, sustainable practices, and how we can inspire children to understand and appreciate the journey from farm to plate.

Panel Discussion Features:

• Darina Allen – Founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School, renowned advocate for food education
• Conor Spacey – Culinary Director at Food Space, expert in sustainable food systems
• Dr. Michelle Darmody – Award-winning writer specializing in food culture and education

Moderator:

• Jacinta Dalton – Head of Department for Culinary Arts & Service Industries at The Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland

Farming for the Future: The Wildfarmed Journey with George Lamb

Join George Lamb, co-founder of Wildfarmed and GROW, as he shares his journey from the entertainment industry to sustainable agriculture. At this thought-provoking event, George will discuss his mission to make a lasting, positive impact on society through regenerative farming and food education. He’ll delve into the founding of Wildfarmed in 2019, a company dedicated to improving soil health and biodiversity by using sustainable farming methods without pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, ensuring the land remains fertile for future generations.

In 2018, George also founded GROW, a life-skills education programme designed to promote mental wellbeing and a hands-on relationship with nature. At this event, George will explore how these projects are interconnected, shaping the future of food and farming while contributing to environmental sustainability.

This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of food systems, sustainability, and making a meaningful impact on the planet.

Staying Alive At 1.5: How Ireland will feed itself in a changed climate.

Join Philip Boucher-Hayes for Staying Alive At 1.5: How Ireland will feed itself in a changed climate.

Philip Boucher-Hayes is a TV and Radio journalist and presenter. Much of his work is in addressing the twin climate and biodiversity crises. On RTÉ television his recent work includes the climate documentaries Rising Tides, Hot Air and Future Shock: The Last Drop. On RTÉ Radio 1 he presents the rural affairs and farming programme Countrywide, and he presents and produces the climate action and sustainability programme, Hot Mess.