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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.

Upcoming Events

Cook: Traditional Irish Cooking with Modern Twists with Graham Herterich

12.30-1.30pm
Samhain Festival

Join Graham Herterich as he showcases some of the recipes from his new book Cook Traditional Irish Cooking with Modern Twists Cook: Traditional Irish Cooking with Modern Twists is structured around the unique way we eat in Ireland, broken up into the five mealtimes of breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and supper. There is also a chapter dedicated […]

The Sunday Roast: Food & Memories with Susan Boyle

2-3pm
Samhain Festival

What is more appropriate on a Sunday afternoon than a celebration of the Sunday roast? During this delicious event, guests will be inspired by roast-related anecdotes and literary excerpts presented by host Susan Boyle, who will be your guide to uncovering this beloved meal’s history and cultural significance. This event promises to be food for […]

A Scoop and a Yarn: a Samhain Special

2-4pm
Samhain Festival

This two hour-session is also split into two themes:The first half will be a jointly presented discussion by Dee Laffan and her Beár Bia Podcast co-host Oisín Davis. They are on a mission to highlight the incredible enjoyment that is pairing Irish food and drink together as they travel the country exploring the best Ireland […]

No Waste, All Taste: Mastering Vegetable Butchery with Conor Spacey

2-3pm
Samhain Festival

Join Conor Spacey for a cookery demo showcasing recipes and tips on mastering vegetable butchery without waste! Conor has been involved in the food industry for over 35 years. During his years as a chef, Conor has always had a passion for local seasonal food. Local to Conor is food that is grown, produced or […]

Kids Cupcake Decorating with The Cupcake Bloke aka Graham Herterich

2.30-3.30pm
Samhain Festival

Join Graham Herterich aka The Cupcake Bloke for the ultimate Cupcake Decorating Class! Each child will get 4 cupcakes bakes by Graham himself and will be shown different ways to decorate them before taking them home to enjoy…if they make it that far!

The Spoken Canteen with Jess Murphy

5-7pm
Samhain Festival

Join us for an evening of sharing food and sharing stories at The Spoken Canteen as a part of the Samhain Festival of Food and Culture 2024 on November 10th at 4 pm at The Red Chapel. The Spoken Canteen is a new initiative brought to you by Jess Murphy, high profile ambassador for the […]