We offer a diverse range of events, from educational sessions on food culture, history and preservation to hands-on workshops in traditional skills. Celebrate with us through vibrant events that highlight the rich traditions and unique tastes of our region. Engage, learn, and celebrate as we keep our cultural heritage alive and thriving.
Everyone is welcome to Jacks Bar on Thursday 7th November to kick of the Samhain Festival weekend with a Traditional Irish Trad session. Join us at 8pm in Jacks Bar to kick of the Samhain festival weekend. Enjoy a delicious local beer/stout in your hand paired with award-winning Carlingford Lough Oysters and then sit back […]
This year’s Samhain Symposium aims to showcase the goals of The Centre of Food Culture by calling all who are involved in regional food and drink networks across the island of Ireland to come to Kells to discuss common values, goals and ambitions in establishing Ireland as a true food destination. The afternoon will be […]
Kevin Sheridan & Enrico Fantasia will host a special Raw Cheese and Natural Wine evening on Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm. You will be treated to a selection of Irish raw milk cheeses matched with natural wines from the Piedmonte region of Italy. Kevin & Enrico will chat through the wines and cheeses as we taste them as well as answering all your questions on the fascinating worlds of Artisan Cheeses and Fine Wines. The atmosphere will be fun and educational.
Please join us for a very special evening with two of Irelands best loved artists, playwright Deirdre Kinahan and musician Steve Wickham. Deirdre, accompanied by Steve will perform 2 characters from award winning plays The Saviour ( Landmark Productions Ireland & New York 2023) and The Unmanageable Sisters (Abbey Theatre 2019). Audiences will also be […]
Join us for the most cultural Pub Crawl you’ll find anywhere! We will meet at The Samhain Hub at 8.30pm and head to three incredible pubs in Kells. In each spot, you will receive a local drink, paired with food made from local ingredients, and be treated to a literary piece and plenty of laughs […]
Join Deirdre, multi award winning food educator, children’s cookbookauthor and influencer for fun-filled, interactive kids cooking workshops! Deirdre has brought her innovative approach to food to over 10,000children in schools, libraries and at events nationwide!
