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Real Food, New Tastes,
Fresh Tales and Great Craic
From the Land and Sea
16th - 19th APRIL 2020
WWW.WEST WATERFORDFESTIVALOFFOOD.COM
Contents I’m delighted to welcome you to the 13th annual
West Waterford Festival of Food weekend.
The Industry Sessions 2
This year our programme is even bigger than ever and brings you lots of exciting events.
Festival Events 4 The weekend markets will bring a wide range of food to sample and buy direct from the
producers, and give our visitors the chance to discover what is so tasty about this unique part of
Festival Markets 30 - 31 Ireland: nestled between the mountains and the sea, on some of the finest, and most beautiful
WELCOME
agricultural land in Ireland. We believe West Waterford has been a tourism secret for too long
Book Directly For 32 - 34 and we want to reach as many people as possible, both locally and beyond and to truly put West
Waterford at the centre of the Irish foodie map.
Festival Night Life 35 As conversations around sustainability, the environment, and how we protect and love the
landscape we call home become ever more urgent, we are exploring what it means to be
Festival Art Trail 36 - 37 Sustainably Irish in this year’s Festival. We want to shine a spotlight on our naturally produced,
healthy and wholesome food and by inviting talented chefs to show how delicious such food can
At a Glance 38 - 39 be, we want to provide an antidote to fad diets and unhealthy food trends. A new strand, the
Industry Sessions also supports those whose hard work makes it all possible, as well as inspiring
and helping anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own food business.
Accommodation 40
We hope you will find this year’s festival programme enticing and fun whatever your age and
Upcoming Events 41 tastes are. With discovery events for children, foraging walks, deliciously decadent feasts,
and some new and quirky ways to get you talking over food, we know there’s something for
Festival Map 42 - 43 everyone to enjoy.
None of this would be possible, without the generous support of Waterford City and County
Hopper Bus Route 44 Council, or the producers, chefs, makers, supporters, funders, sponsors, venue hosts, friends and
volunteers, and all those who have stayed with us, or more recently joined us on our journey.
Partners / Friends Circle 45 Like a Festival, the production and creation of food is a team effort, and so we are hugely proud
of all who came together to help make Waterford the current winners of Ireland’s Number One
Foodie Destination award. It’s time to celebrate!
Kindly Sponsored by: Funded by: It is a great honour to welcome you to this year’s festival. It’s going to be a great party
weekend and I hope you all enjoy every minute of it!
Anita Geoghegan
Chair, West Waterford Festival of Food
Festival Tickets - Tickets on sale: Wednesday 18th March, 2pm
Dungarvan Tourist Office, 51 Main Street, Dungarvan, Tel: 086 0262017
Designed by: Duck to Water Design
www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com
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The Industry Storytelling
Café Confidential:
Sessions
Lawlors Hotel The reality of setting up your
11.00 – 1.30pm / €50 inc Vat own food business.
Passion brings many people into the food business, but as
practical pressures take hold, it can become easy to forget Merry’s Gastropub
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Welcome to a new strand of why you’re doing it, and lose the thread of your storytelling, 3pm – 5pm / €10
programming for our 2020 Festival. which is at the heart of connecting with your market. Everyone loves the dream of running their own café or
Presented by Jenni Hedderman, this workshop shows you food retail business, and a 2018 study by DIT researchers
Presented in partnership with LEO, the Industry
how to tell the best and most engaging stories about your shows that the failure of restaurants in Year One is actually
Sessions are aimed at all those working in the business or product. Includes tea / coffee and a how-to
food business, and all those who have ever just 15%. By Year Three, this has risen to 53%. So what
guide to take home with you. happens in between?
dreamed of making food into a way of life
for the future. If you follow most chefs on Instagram, it looks like hard, but
Food Styling entirely satisfying work – much like a well made cake.
Providing practical support, as well as sharing So what is the reality? How many hours a day do you
stories from those whose wealth of experience Lawlors Hotel really work? What training do you need and is it the
provides valuable insights, the Industry Sessions 2.00pm – 3.30pm / €50 inc Vat preserve of the young? Is it a good way to strike a better
will also create an information resource, work/life balance and make an impact on mental health?
available at the events, as well as online We buy with our eyes, and whether it’s Instagram, for And what can the good businesses teach, and learn from
print, or for real, how you present your produce can make other small business owners. Our panel of food makers and
year round.
the world of difference. This hands-on practical workshop industry experts discuss their craft, and their experience.
gives you tips and tricks, and includes tea / coffee and
The How To Workshops a how-to guide to take home with you. Presented by writer and editor, Laurence Mackin, with
Presented by Erica Ryan. Irish Times Food Critic Catherine Cleary, Stephen Cass of
Four workshops for those with stories
Cass & Co, Colin Harmon of 3FE, and more, this relaxed,
to tell and products to sell.
Dealing with the Media conversational and informative session includes a glass of
wine to conclude.
Food Photography Lawlors Hotel
2.00pm – 3.30pm / €50 inc Vat
Lawlors Hotel
11.00am – 1.30pm / €50 inc Vat How do you get your story out there? Who do you
approach and what information does an editor or journalist
“Show not tell” is the mantra for good marketing, but how need? From press release to jpegs, deadlines to subject
do you get your product or produce to look media-ready? lines, to how to handle tricky questions, this workshop aims
This hands-on practical workshop gives you tips and tricks, to give you an edge. Includes tea / coffee and a how-to
and includes tea / coffee and a how-to guide to take guide to take home with you. Presented by Tim Magee
home with you. Presented by Harry Weir.
Booking Details: these workshops are limited to 12 places per workshop.
To apply for your place, please email industry@waterfordfestivaloffood.com
2 before March 30th to let us know about your business or project, and the number of tickets you are requesting. Places will be allocated by April 6th. 3
Natural Wellness at
Sólás Na Mara
Sólás Na Mara
10am – 2pm / €75
Sólás na Mara and the Sea Gardener team up to share
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a half day of rest and relaxation, while learning about
the benefits of our native and local seaweed plants.
This is a hands-on opportunity to discover how to use
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seaweed to nourish and restore your body, soul and
skin. You will enjoy a seaweed bath at gorgeous Sólás
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na Mara, learn how to make your own skin treatments,
cook with seaweed and enjoy lunch, which will of course
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incorporate seaweed. All proving that you just can’t get
enough seaweed for health!
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Cycle and Forage
on the Greenway
F nts
Meet at Walton Park
2pm / €15
The Greenway has put Dungarvan on the map, but
whether you’re a regular or a new visitor, you’ll see
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it through fresh eyes with acclaimed forager Andrew
Malcolm. A long-time friend of the Festival, Andrew
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shows you how to discover incredible edibles along the
way. Start with a cycle from Dungarvan to Durrow and
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then continue by foot and learn how to pick out special
finds. Then enjoy a brew made from the fruits of your
labours once back at base. With no car traffic, leaves
on the Greenway are some of the purest you’ll find. The
great outdoors has never tasted so good.
Own bike required, see website for
bike hire info, over 13’s only.
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Family Farm Mimouna: Opening Ceremony
Bus Route One A Moroccan Party Grattan Square / 4pm / Free
Meet Shandon Car Park, Dungarvan The Lady Belle
2pm – 5pm / €5 adults €15 children Join us as we launch our 13th West Waterford Festival
3.30pm / €40
of Food with our opening party in the town square, with
(To include short children’s pony ride)
Join the Mezze team for a Moroccan-themed party music and merriment to get you into the Festival mood.
The first couple of stops on your country adventure will be
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and enjoy savoury bites, sweets, Moroccan inspired
Add chats, a warm welcome and thanks all round, we’ll
in An Sean Phobal where the children can enjoy a short teas and drinks at the Lady Belle, where you will be
be delighted to see you as we get ready to truly throw
pony ride and grooming at Amanda’s Pony Trekking and welcomed with a delicious pomegranate mimosa to set
ourselves into what promises to be a very delicious,
Therapeutic Riding Centre before moving on to Keating’s the scene. Mimouna is a North African ritual in which
tasty, and fun celebration of the very best this wonderful
farm to meet the cows and calves with National Dairy Jews living in Israel open their houses to all and prepare
region has to offer. See you there!
Council 2018 award winning farmer John Keating. His an abundance of savoury and sweet foods marking the
daughter Aimee and her co-authors of the “Well Fed end of Passover.
Waterford” cookbook from St. Augustine’s college, will
provide you with some samples of their recipes, made
using locally produced ingredients. Our final stop will be
in Ardmore at O’Donnell’s vegetable farm where you will
get the unique chance to see where the food you have just
enjoyed was grown.
TURAS DÁTHEANGACH
Chocolate
Family Farm Masterclass
Bus Route Two
Ormond Café
Meet at Shandon Car Park, Dungarvan 7pm – 8.30pm / €20
2pm – 5pm / €5 adults €5 children Judit McNally will be joined by Kathryn Hurley, the
Pack a picnic and prepare to explore the countryside chocolate and pastry specialist, to teach some new
and visit with some of our unique local farmers, meeting irresistible techniques and temptations. Learn about
cows and calves with Gillian O’Sullivan (Big Week on the tempering, decadent chocolate desserts and edible
Farm) before travelling on to Comeragh Mountain Poultry delights like canapés and truffles – with lots of
to meet Clothilde Bernard’s chickens and ducks on her tasting along the way!
smallholding, where she is ably assisted by her dog Ben.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult throughout both these events.
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Speed ‘Ayting Trad Supper: Temptation
Cass & Co
Beautiful Affair at Legacy
Half hour sessions, from 6pm / €10 The Sailing Club Legacy Cider
7pm – 8.30pm / €30 7.30pm / €45
Come along for snacks by Jess Murphy of Kai, Galway,
with a surprise on the side… Delicious food and wine, great Join Mike Hanrahan of famed band Stockton’s Wing Since Adam and Eve first tasted the apples in the
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company and some quick-fire fun along the way. So what’s for an evening of music, stories, and award winning Garden of Eden, one fruit has been more closely
the twist? Your dining companion will be a stranger – but chowder. Mike’s book, Beautiful Affair, which was associated with temptation than any other. Set amidst
by the end of your thirty minute session, you’ll know more shortlisted for An Post book award, is about a life of a pop-up orchard at the home of Legacy Cider,
about them, and yourself, too. Irish Times Magazine editor food, music, and friendship with some of Ireland’s best you’ll enjoy a delicious meal of truly tempting food,
Rachel Collins will host this event, helping festival goers loved entertainers. But did you know Mike is also an created by brilliant young chefs, Carol and Annmarie
to rediscover the art of table talk. You and your dining acclaimed Ballymaloe trained cook and teacher? Enjoy Prendergast of The 2 Sisters Restaurant. The evening
companion will share a delicious grazing plate dotted tales, songs, a bowl of that chowder and more… A feast comprises an apple-inspired array of food delights,
with questions and conversation cues – from silly to soul- for all the senses. complemented by award winning ciders, with live
searching. You’re encouraged to dig in – to the food and music to add to the apple craic.
the chat.
Waterford Way Tapas Trail
Various Locations Supper Theatre
6.30pm – 9.30pm / €45
Celebrate the best of Waterford produce in a selection of Catch of the Day, Dungarvan Mart
Dungarvan eateries. This Festival Favourite brings you to 7pm / €30
The Moorings, Interlude, Indian Ocean, 360 Cookhouse One fish can make a very big splash.
and Merry’s Gastropub.
Ireland, 1966: Joe Welch, a skipper, sails into
Join the trail as your host leads you throughout the town, Dingle Bay with a very unusual catch... What follows
enjoying a selection of tapas* at each stop. Finish the night is a ridiculous series of events, involving Éamon de
at The Moorings for dancing in the Garden Room. Valera, Queen Elizabeth and a whole lot of nuns.
*Vegetarian options will be available on both
Inspired by a true story, Catch of The Day by Red
trails, price includes drinks. Fox Theatre is a raucous and little-bit-political play
with a lot of heart, a lot of laughs and live trad-
inspired music, all set in a West of Ireland pub.
A seafood supper prepared by AndChips
will be served after the performance.
Dress warmly for the event, and please note
that there are steep steps at the mart.
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Dinner at the Castle
Lismore Castle
7pm / €120
As the highlight of our opening night, we are delighted to
welcome you to Lismore Castle where you can dine like
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a Duke and Duchess in the Castle’s glorious and historic
Pugin dining hall. These rooms have hosted famous names
from history, from Charles Dickens, King Edward VII and
Queen Alexandra, to John F Kennedy, Fred Astaire, and
Lucian Freud. With a cocktail reception by Blackwater
Gin, and delicious wines in partnership with Tindal Wine
Merchants. By kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington.
Return transport from Dungarvan included.
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On your Marks! Food waste Growing Seedlings to Crops Food Treasure Hunt
Walton Park
warrior workshop Dungarvan Library Dungarvan Tourist Office
11am – 12pm / 12.30pm – 1.30pm / Free / All ages All Weekend / Free / All ages
10am – 11am / Free / Age: 2-5 years Isabel’s Place, Main Street
3.30pm – 4.30pm / €5 / Age: 8 -11 years Fun demonstration for all ages on how to ‘wake up your Start at Dungarvan Tourist Office and join the family
Waterford Sports Partnership, Waterford Childcare
own seedlings’ with top germination tips by Susan Hinell, food treasure hunt during the festival, which can be done
Committee and Glór na nGael present a road safety Calling all Future Foodies! Come to a fun-filled and GreenFriends Co-ordinator and garden enthusiast. in English or Irish as you wander around town over the
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awareness interactive session for young children and informative workshop, hosted by Food Cloud. Discover festival weekend.
parents, focusing on travelling safely while walking or tips and tricks to reduce food waste, find a love for ugly
cycling. Lots of family fun. vegetables, and join us to become a real life food Cócaireacht le chéile IMEACHT DÁTHEANGACH
IMEACHT DÁTHEANGACH waste warrior!
Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn
With a vision of a world where no good food goes to 10am – 12pm / 2.30pm – 4.30pm / €20 / Age: 5+ years Mister Moonman
waste, FoodCloud connects businesses that have surplus
Fruity Pick ‘n’ Play food, to local community groups nationwide that need it. Adults and children work together in this fun workshop to Dungarvan Library / Free
create a two course family meal to take home, using healthy 2pm – 2.40pm / 6-8 years (accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Le Chéile Childcare local ingredients. Ticket admits one adult accompanying a 3pm – 4pm / 9-12 years
11am – 1pm / Free / Age: 2-5 years max of two children over five.
Famous Irish backward speller and author of the Walter
For parents and young foodies – collect your free fruit pick IMEACHT DÁTHEANGACH Speazlebud children’s books (including Moonman and Alien
‘n’ mix, while parents can meet with Waterford Childcare Timebomb) David Donohue will enthral the children with his
Committee’s friendly staff who will be on hand to give high octane entertainment while discussing the importance
parenting advice. Food Magic of using your NOITANIGAMI and the basics of storytelling.
IMEACHT DÁTHEANGACH SKCANS inspired by the books will be provided.
Isabel’s Place, Main Street / €10
Kindly sponsored by The Country Store. 1pm – 1.40pm / 5-8 years (accompanied by a parent/guardian) Kindly supported by Dungarvan Library.
2pm – 3pm / 9-12 years
Where does magic end and science begin? Or should The Cool Food School
Busy with Biscuits that be the other way round…? From cooking to
pickling, fermenting to freezing, or even simply watching Isabel’s Place, Main Street / €10
Déise Day Centre ingredients grow, food is science that seems like magic as 10.00am – 10.40am / 3-5 years
€7.50 / Age: 2-5+ years seeds grow to crops and fruit, and heat and cold make 11.15am – 12.30pm / 6-9 years
10am – 10.45am / 11.15am – 12pm / 12.30pm – 1.15pm amazing transformations. Through interactive, hands-on
Deirdre Doyle from the Cool Food School delivers fun,
Our annual favourite returns, as junior bakers take part demonstrations, discover the magic of science.
interactive food workshops while educating children on the
in a hands-on biscuit baking and decorating class. Three benefits of healthy eating. Her workshops cover things like
different sessions, each running for 45mins, with tasty treats peeling and chopping different fruit and veg with kiddies food
to take home at the end. Glanbia Family Fun Zone kutters and safety food peelers, telling stores around food,
Glanbia Car Park tomato squirting, listening to food while munching, a fun look
at foods that are the colour of the rainbow and food art.
11am – 3pm / Free / All ages
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fun all day Saturday and Sunday (see page 27)
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Wellness Tasters Flahavan’s Greenway Bus Bia Tours
NEW THIS YEAR!
Breakfast Shandon Car Park
The Marquee at Glanbia Carpark Coach House Coffee Kilmacthomas 10am – 2pm / €30 / All ages
Saturday12pm – 2pm / Free / All ages Breakfast served at 9.30am & 10.45am / €12.50 Go on a tour through wonderful West Waterford
Come and enjoy our little wellbeing tasters in the Marquee. A firm Festival favourite: set yourself up for the festival on one of the ‘Bus Bia’ buses. Spend the morning
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Kids and parents can enjoy our wellness tasters such as weekend and work up an appetite for the Flahavan’s visiting food producers throughout the region, finishing
drop in yoga workshops with Chantelle from Suaimhneas ultimate breakfast. Use our beloved Waterford with lunch at a select destination. Buses depart from
Yoga whose passion is making yoga available for kids Greenway to make your way by bike or foot to Shandon car park at 10am.
and families. The Coach House where you can fuel up with the
Imeacht Dátheangach – beidh an rang seo ar fail trí Flahavan’s buffet brunch, featuring an array of
Ghaeilge chomh maith! Mary Flahavan’s delicious oat recipes.
Julie from Mindfulness, Baby Massage and Yoga will also Children under 5 go free, see website for details
be on hand to teach baby massage and to talk about the of walking and cycling times and routes.
benefits of massage to help soothe your baby to sleep, aid
digestion, improve weight gain, improve circulation and
ease teething pain. She will be concentrating on the legs at
these workshops.
Check our website for further additions/information
on the Wellness Tasters.
Choose from one of
the following routes:
THE BLACKWATER SUSTAINABILITY BUS TOUR
Follow the river to Knockanore and taste local cheeses Sustainability is an urgent issue for our future, but we
on Lonergan’s Farm, ice cream at Baldwin’s Farm, then also have a lot to learn from the past. Our first stop is
cross the Blackwater to Cappoquin and visit Barron’s at Lismore Castle, where Head Gardener Darren Topps
Bakery where the 17th century scotch brick ovens are looks after the oldest continually cultivated gardens
still in daily use. Your tour will finish here with a light in Ireland, which have supplied the Castle’s kitchen
lunch at the bakery. annually since 1620, when they were commissioned
by Richard Boyle, First Earl of Cork in circa 1605. We
WAY OUT WEST then stop at Stephen and Caitríona Fitzgerald’s family
farm near Aglish, where they run sustainable dairy and
Explore the further Blackwater region to discover beef enterprise in partnership with Stephen’s parents
wild salmon fishing at Fortwilliam Fisheries before Rich and Noreen. Finally, find out about how the Irish
carrying onto Ballyduff to visit the gorgeous Blackwater Bee Conservation Project is working to keep our bee
Distillery, where you will enjoy a delicious pop up lunch populations at sustainable levels at their apiary in
at the Distillery. Ballinacourty. Light lunch included.
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Restaurant Trail Picnic River Cruise Quayside Saturday
The Georgian Quarter Villierstown Quay Davitt’s Quay
12pm – 3pm / €35 / All ages 2pm and 4.30pm / €40 adults, €35 children All Day / Free
Follow the trail through some of the town’s historic buildings Enjoy a special Blackwater Eco Tours River Cruise with Programme of entertainment, fun and food along our
and experience three different and highly delicious a unique Taste of Waterford Picnic from Tori’s Cakes quayside celebrating our history as a port town and
and Bakes. Explore the history, heritage and beautiful the bounty that the sea can offer us.
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restaurant settings over three courses.
natural environment of the Blackwater River, while also In Association with
Starter (12pm) Main (1pm) Dessert (2pm) enjoying some fantastic locally produced food on this Garvey’s Supervalu
90-minute foodie river tour.
Route 1 360 Cookhouse Merry’s The Tannery Limited spaces. Please be at the Quay
15 minutes before your cruise departs.
Route 2 The Tannery 360 Cookhouse Merry’s
Sunday Cruise also available. Quayside Market Supervalu Food Academy
Route 3 Merry’s The Tannery 360 Cookhouse
Stalls will be set up quayside selling their wares Come along to SuperValu Food
along the length of our quay. Browse and buy from Academy tent and meet some of the
Please be at your starting restaurant at 12pm promptly. over thirty traders selling hot food, larder supplies very best local food producers from
Vegetarian options will be available. wand crafts. your area. Browse and buy from an
amazing array of high quality artisan
RNLI Duck Race food producers who source, grow and
Blackwater Gin 2:30pm
produce the best of local food.
Cocktail Masterclass Watch our exciting little ducks race in Davitt’s Quay Dungarvan Harbour
for Helvick Lifeboat Station. Ducks cost €3 each or
360 Cookhouse two for €5. Lovely prizes for winning ducks. Sailing Club
4pm – 6pm / €30
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, established in
Mixologist John Coleman won Best Cocktail in Ireland for
Music, Entertainment And Fun 1946, kick off their “Try Sailing” season. Call in and
his Blackwater Gin inspired ‘Bee Right With You’, using Take a seat and enjoy a full programme of learn more about their events for the coming season.
Irish and local ingredients to create a classic cocktail with entertainment (published on our website prior to the
a modern twist. Join John to learn how to make the magic
happen, and more with this hands on masterclass. Includes
festival). We look forward to welcoming old friends and Seafood Discovery Tent
new to enjoy singing and sea shanties, animations and
your very own mixologist kit of cocktail shaker, jigger amusements, demos and entertainment for all ages. The seafood-themed demo marquee will have
(measure) and strainer, to take home with you. chefs and producers throughout the day sharing
Safety Checks their tips for choosing, preparing and cooking our
wonderful seafood.
Bring your life jacket to us at the RNLI stall for a free
safety check between 1pm and 3pm and get yourself
fit for the season.
16 17Hill walking in Cooking in a Tight Spot Afternoon Tea at
The Comeraghs The Sailing Club
Fortwilliam House
Meet at Park Hotel 6pm – 7pm / €20 Fortwilliam House, Glencairn
10am – 4pm / €10 / Age: 14+ 3pm – 5pm / €40
Josh Sutton, the Guyrope Gourmet, gives a master class
You’ll need your own transport to travel from the meeting in making fabulous feasts in the smallest spaces. From We are delighted this year to welcome you to the
splendour of Fortwilliam House and Gardens.
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point to the starting point, but from there your own two the cabin on a boat, to a campervan, to a city centre
feet will take you on an extraordinary guided walk, in apartment – he’s got you covered. Josh is the author Fortwilliam is a privately owned and exceptionally
the expert company of the Dungarvan Hillwalking Club. of six books, including Food From Childhood, Outdoor beautiful historic country house, set in 400 acres,
Discover the beauty of the Comeraghs, on a scenic 8km Ovens, and Guyrope Gourmet, a camping cookbook. with century old trees and breathtaking views over
route (approx.) overlooking neighbouring counties, and With an effusive enthusiasm for cookery and stories the Blackwater River. Back again for 2020, Declan
OUTDOOR DISCOVERY
lasting approximately four hours. galore, Josh is delighted to be joining us at the Sailing Maxwell (Spitalfields Pub and Restaurant), introduces
Club for a fascinating demo, and great craic guaranteed. the event as Judit McNally (Ormond Café) will serve
a selection of her famed sweet and savoury delicacies
EVENTS
Hiking boots and wet weather clothing essential,
packed snack and water advised. Each under 18 And why not stay on for sun downers after the alongside a choice of teas. Afterwards guests are free
event, to soak up one of the best views in town?
must be accompanied by a parent / guardian. to explore the gardens.
Kindly hosted by David Evans Bevan
The Finer Things
The Wine Buff
5.30pm – 7.30pm / €22
Crude Food Trail What does a €200 bottle of wine taste like? Arouse your
The Towers, Ballysaggartmore palate in this special tasting event. Join Daragh Moore, Chief
Meet at the Car Park in front of the entrance to The Towers. Wine Buyer, and Michael Sheehan of the Wine Buff who will
2pm – 4pm / €15 unravel the mystery of truly Fine Wine, and present the finest
Bordeaux Reds and Burgundy Whites. Wolfgang Schliebitz
The woodlands that wrap around the from Knockalara Cheese will also be on hand to recommend
atmospheric and gothic Ballysaggartmore the cheeses to pair with the wines.
Towers are the venue for this year’s woodland
foraging walk with one of Ireland’s leading
foragers, Andrew Malcolm. Andrew will lead
you on a walk to discover the incredible edibles
which grow in abundance all around.
Appropriate clothing and
footwear essential.
18 19Blind Tasting Theatre Club Food Cloud Dinner
Merry’s Gastropub Maura Laverty: This Was Your Life The Surplus to Spectacular Supper
6.30pm – 8.30pm / €40 Town Hall Theatre, 6pm / €18 The 2 Sisters Restaurant, Grattan Square
Do we really eat with our eyes? Maura Laverty, the multi-talented broadcaster, cookery 7.30pm / €45
4 cocktails, 4 dishes, 1 blindfold. expert, agony aunt and controversial writer, was a With a vision of a world where no good food goes to
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After last year’s trial run, we decided it was too much household name in Ireland for three decades. She waste, FoodCloud connects businesses that have surplus
fun not to do it again. John, Head Distiller from The is about to be spirited back from the dead to face a food, to community groups nationwide. Join Zero Waste
Blackwater Distillery, will be blending cocktails to live and online audience on a surreal TV show ‘This Chef Conor Spacey as he creates an extraordinary feast
tickle your taste buds. Meanwhile, Merry’s will be WAS Your LIFE.’ Join Maura as she cooks from her from surplus food, while leading the conversation on
pairing John’s concoctions with unique dishes packed iconic cookbook, Full And Plenty, and talks about her farm to fork solutions, food waste and the climate.
with flavours. You will be blindfolded for each course, rollercoaster life. Along the way, she will reveal some of Drinks not available at this event, diners
to test how good your palate is! Will your tongue and her darker secrets and the price she paid for her success. are welcome to bring their own.
touch capture the sensation of the dish? And how Fifty years after her death, how will a contemporary
audience evaluate her recipes and her tumultuous life?
much will relying on your sense of smell embrace,
and change the flavours of the cocktail? Presented by: The Curious Ensemble
Asado at the Brewery
Duration: 75 minutes
Dungarvan Brewery
7.30pm / €50
Dungarvan Brewing Company welcome back chefs Shane
McGrath and Paula Hannigan who will be firing up the
grill for a feast amongst the fermenters as they prepare and
serve an Argentinian-inspired social BBQ, which will be
enjoyed with delicious local beers.
20 21Prohibition
Speakeasy
The Old Bank
8pm / €110
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Celebrating the Centenary of Prohibition,
Tom Walsh turns Dungarvan’s newest fine
dining restaurant into a Speakeasy for
one night only. Expect fountains of fizz,
atmospheric music to set the scene,jazz
age cocktails and a Gatsby Inspired Feast.
Guest are invited to dress up 1920s style.
Great House Dinner:
A Good Night Out
Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally
8pm / €100
We’re all seeking that elusive Good Night
Out. The West Waterford Festival of Food
has the answer. Enjoy a welcome Good
Times Cocktail, followed by an uplifting three
course meal by renowned chef Eunice Power.
Afterwards Eunice will be in conversation,
discussing the perfect ingredients for a good
night out. Jim and Sally Thompson welcome
us to the gorgeous Woodhouse to discover
the secrets of an ideal evening, with wines in
partnership with The Wine Buff.
22 23Bake off Jazz Brunch Blackwater Barron’s
Ormond Café Interlude Restaurant
Brunch
10am – 2pm / FREE / All Ages 10am – 1pm / €15 Blackwater Distillery, Ballyduff Upper
Ethna Sheehan and Judit McNally once again don the Make it easy like Sunday morning as the team at 11am – 1pm / €25
judging hats for this now annual favourite event. Our Interlude serve their brunch favourites with a laid back
junior bakers will deliver and assemble their creations Join the Blackwater Distillery and Barron’s Coffee House
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soundtrack to relax you into the final day of the festival. teams for brunch in Ballyduff Upper in the newly renovated
from 10am to 10.45am, with judging beginning at
11.00am. View the wonderful creations from 1.15pm whiskey distillery. Enjoy fresh local produce from West
until 2pm, when the winners will be announced on the Waterford at a buffet-style brunch, complimented by
market stage with junior and senior prize categories. Sunday Roast at Blackwater Gin cocktails.
See website for details on categories, or collect Dromana House
application forms from Dungarvan Tourist Office.
Dromana House Festival Market
12.30pm / €48
Grattan Square
Your traditional Sunday lunch gets an extra special 10am – 5pm / Free / All ages
twist when it is cooked by chef Luis Martin of
This is the showpiece of our festival, as the town
Waterford Castle, and is served at Dromana House,
centre is turned into one of Ireland’s largest artisan
overlooking the mystical Blackwater river. The historic
markets with over 100 local and artisan producers
castle and mansion house of Dromana has been home
selling their wares. Come to fill a basket and stroll
to Barbara’s family for over 800 years – stories will
Beach Yoga and be told before lunch, whilst you sip your sherry. After
the square to take in the sights, scents and sounds
of various stalls.
Seaweed Forage lunch guests are free to explore the extensive, beautiful
gardens which are in full bloom at this time of year.
Clonea Strand
10am – 12pm / €15 Kindly hosted by Barbara and Nicholas Grubb.
Start the day right with deep breaths of sea
air, as you enjoy a mini yoga taster class on
the shore, followed by a seaweed forage and
snacking session, led by Marie Power, The Sea
Gardener, and Patricia O’Neill, Sports Injury
Therapist and Yoga Teacher.
Please dress warmly and bring
waterproof shoes for this event.
24 25Teddy Bears Picnic Glanbia Family National Reptile Zoo
Carriglea Woodlands Fun Zone NEW THIS YEAR!
10.30am – 12pm / €7.50 / Age: 4-7 year olds Glanbia Car Park Saturday and Sunday / Free / All ages
If you go down to the woods today… You’ll find a lovely 11am – 3pm / Free / All ages
Come face to face with some of the world’s most
picnic and some surprise activities waiting for you! Running daily on Saturday and Sunday, join the amazing animals with the National Reptile Zoo Keepers,
Explore the gorgeous Carriglea Woodlands, and tuck
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fun in the Glanbia Family Fun Zone where you who believe that the only way to really appreciate some
into a tasty mini picnic, including Flahavan’s flapjacks, can get up close and personal to the animals at of these magnificent animals is to meet them personally;
and a delicious bottle of Crinnaughtan apple juice to the mobile farm, meet the birds of prey, enjoy and we’ll give you the chance to do just that. Animals
wash it all down. Don’t forgot to bring your picnic and games and plant your own seedlings will range from pythons to gecko lizards, tarantulas
favourite Teddy! in this relaxed family space. to scorpions!
Outdoor clothes to be worn and children must be Kindly hosted by:
accompanied. Teddies and grown ups go free.
Birds of Prey
Saturday and Sunday / All ages
Kindly hosted by the Carriglea Maperath Mobile Farm An opportunity to get close up and learn about some
Community Project Group. of the wonderful birds of prey from Mayfield falconry,
Saturday and Sunday / Free / All ages
under the supervision of their experienced falconer.
Visit the working animals at this interactive, educational and
fun mobile farm with pigs, goats, sheep, calves, goslings,
Poetic Feast ducklings and hens. See fresh eggs being laid each day,
and bottle feed the animals. Farmer Eoin Sharkey will be on
The Marquee at Glanbia Carpark hand each day at 2pm to answer all your questions.
Saturday12.30pm – 1.30pm / Free / All ages
Join poet Catherine Ann Cullen, and find out
just how much fun foodie poetry can be. With
Grow Your Own
tasty readings, and poems made up on the spot Saturday / Free / All ages
about your favourite foods, plus poetic biscuits
too. Yum! Plus look out for special poetry scrolls A horticulturist from the award-winning Country Life garden
available all day. centre, will be on hand on Saturday to help children plant
their veg and seed pots to bring home and eat (much) later.
Presented in association with Poetry Ireland.
Picnic Agus Spraoi
Saturday / 2pm – 3pm
Bring your own lunch and enjoy a family picnic and
games as Gaeilge with Glór na nGael and Waterford
Childcare Committee.
26 27Mezze Falafel & Flatbreads Picnic River Cruise Food The Waterford Way
Vegan Demo & Dine Villierstown Quay Festival Demo Marquee
3pm / €40 adults, €35 children 11am – 4pm / Free
Tannery Cookery School
Enjoy a special Blackwater Eco Tours River Cruise with Come along to the #WaterfordWay Festival Demo
3.30pm – 6.30pm / €75
a unique Taste of Waterford Picnic from Tori’s Cakes Marquee on Festival Sunday.
Whether you’re looking for some new plant-based
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SUNDAY 19TH
and Bakes. Explore the history, heritage and beautiful We’ll have some lovely food, drink and stories to
recipes for you, or the vegan in your life, or you’re natural environment of the Blackwater River, while also share with you, from the local people who make their
a fiend for falafel, this Demo and Dine will take you enjoying some fantastic locally produced food on this food and drink right here in Waterford.
through the secrets to making perfect falafel with all the 90-minute foodie river tour.
trimmings. Dvir and Nicola of Mezze in Tramore will Enjoy demos and chats, and some things to taste all
Limited spaces. Please be at the Quay day, as part of the Festival Market in Grattan Square,
demonstrate how to make two traditional falafel recipes,
15 minutes before your cruise departs.
as well as easy flatbreads, dips, sauces and salads to Dungarvan.
go with them. Once you’ve gained this insight you’ll sit Keep an eye on our website and social media to see
down to a Middle Eastern inspired cocktail and shared
plates meal. The evening will be finished off with a The Snack Sommelier the schedule, and you’ll never know who would pop
in along the way.
Middle Eastern sweet treat and mint tea/Turkish coffee.
The Lady Belle
Includes: 1 hour demo, recipe booklet, complimentary
cocktail, and 2-course meal with tea/coffee. 5pm – 6pm / €15 CONNECT WITH US TO
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Cliff House guides you through this crispy minefield.
A fun evening of snacks, sips and discovery. Pub time will
never be the same again, as you impress your friends
with your in-depth knowledge of the art of combining
fine wines with crunchy treats.
With thanks to O’Donnells Crisps, and Tindal Wines.
28 29THURSDAY SATURDAY
DUNGARVAN FARMERS MARKET QUAYSIDE MARKET
Venue: Grattan Square Venue: Davitt’s Quay
Time: 9am – 2pm / Free Time: 11am – 5pm / Free
Our weekly farmers market showcasing local artisan Join the fun quayside and browse the stalls of forty
FESTIVAL MARKETS
FESTIVAL MARKETS
produce. In Grattan Square every Thurs from 9am – 2pm. traders who will be selling hot food, larder staples and
craft alongside a full entertainment schedule.
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Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm Time: 10am – 5pm / Free
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This multi-award winning traditional market has a wide The showpiece of our festival, as the town centre is
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range of fresh homemade bread, cakes, seasonal turned into one of Ireland’s largest artisan markets with
vegetables, shrubs, plants and handmade crafts. Stop in over 100 local and artisan producers selling their wares.
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for tea or coffee – the kettle is always on the boil!!! In Come to fill a basket and stroll the square to take in the
the Clubhouse every Friday from 9.30am – 1.30pm. sights, scents and sounds of various stalls.
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An Introduction to Organic, Blasta Tastings The Tannery Presents: Blackwater Adventure
Natural and Vegan Wines Blasta Wholefoods
– Kayak, Cycle & Picnic
Saturday 18th April
TAKASHI MIYAZAKI AT THE TANNERY
360 Cookhouse The Tannery Restaurant Lismore Heritage Centre Tickets
Thursday 16th April / 7pm / €25 Drop in throughout the day to meet some of our Sunday 19th April / €50 Saturday 18th April / 10am – 4:30pm / €43
Wine tasting evening with an introduction to Natural and amazing producers and enjoy tastings and chats. Meet in Lismore Heritage Centre at 10am to pick up your
Michelin Starred Japanese Chef Takashi Miyazaki
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Organic Wines hosted by WineLabs, paired with Vegan www.dungarvanhealthstore.ie cooks a Japanese Feast for Sunday lunch in The picnic then kayak down the magnificent Blackwater River
Tapas nibbles from 360 Cookhouse. Enjoy a glass of Tannery Restaurant to Cappoquin, where you will collect a bike, helmet and
wine, as you find out about the alternative wine-making Long Lunch at map from Lismore Cycling Holiday to explore the region,
techniques in the vineyard and in the winery that go into
making organic, natural and vegan wines. In association
Cliff House Hotel FOOD FESTIVAL KITCHEN SUPPERS
returning with your bike at 4.30pm.
Bookings at Lismore Heritage Centre
with Winelab. Tannery Cookery School www.discoverlismore.com or 058-54975
Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore Fri 17th & Sat 18th April / 7.30pm / €45
Bookings at reservations@360cookhouse.ie or 058 44537 Saturday 18th April / 3pm / €45
Four course lunch with welcome drink.
Celebrate the best of West Waterford produce at Lismore Castle Experience
First Taste: Meet and Greet On Saturday afternoon enjoy the delights of Ardmore,
an informal, dinner party style shared table event.
Lismore Heritage Centre
Always great fun and very sociable.
the quaint fishing village just 15 minutes’ drive from Saturday 18th April / 11.30 – 2.30pm / €10
Merry’s Gastropub Booking essential. Bookings at
Dungarvan and relax over a long lunch at the Bar
Friday 17th April / 7pm www.tannery.ie or 058 45420 Glimpse inside the 12th century Lismore Castle and
Restaurant and Terrace at the award-winning Cliff
Dungarvan Brewing Company launch their collaborative House Hotel. Arrive to a welcome drink, created with the lives of the famous people who lived there, see the
tenth birthday brew with Kildare’s Trouble Brewing, with the best of local ingredients and sit to an exciting long kitchens that have served culinary delights to the owners
a first taste and meet the brewers night. lunch menu, filled with seasonal dishes combining and their guests since the 1800’s.
Keeping it local: Merry’s serves local craft beer, craft the best of the nearby produce with the skilled and Enjoy a West Waterford Festival of Food 10% discount
cider and craft gin, with a tapas menu serving all locally interesting touches of the CLIFF culinary team. rate when you book at 058 54975
sourced foods all day. Please note this is a long table event which may result in shared www.discoverlismore.com
seating. All efforts will be made to seat parties together.
Greg’s Vegan Cooking Demo Booking essential. Bookings at
reservations@cliffhousehotel.ie or 024 87803
Robert Boyle Escape Room
360 Cookhouse Lismore Heritage Centre
Saturday 18th April / 2pm / €25 Saturday 18th April / 12pm – 5pm / €50 to €75
360’s Executive Chef Greg Harris will cook some You and your team are given one hour to solve
delicious vegan dishes and talk about healthy vegan puzzles and open locks to find the code.
nutrition. If you are new to a vegan diet or just in need of Booking essential. Enjoy a West Waterford Festival of Food
vegan inspiration, to incorporate more plant-based foods 10% discount rate when you book at 058-54975
into your life, you’re sure to pick up a few tips. www.discoverlismore.com
Includes Lunch of a main course and dessert and a glass
of wine, mineral or a beer.
Bookings at reservations@360cookhouse.ie or 058 44537
32 33festival night life
Family Afternoon Teas Back To The 80s, plus The Anchor Bar Downey’s Bar
St Mary’s Church of Ireland
Niall Toner In Concert Davitt’s Quay Main Street
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April / 12pm – 5pm Merry’s Gastropub Friday 17th April: DJ Traditional old-world style bar with open fire, pool table
Join us for afternoon tea with light entertainment, and Sunday 19th April / All day / Concert at 6.30pm €10 Saturday 18th April: DJ and juke box. Bar extension all weekend.
view our display of Christening Robes down through the Sunday 19th April: Live Music
Bringing you back to your childhood, with an 80’s
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FESTIVAL NIGHT LIFE
ages, all in aid of St Mary’s Church. inspired menu while grooving to all our favourite 80’s
For further information 087 7855107 tunes and music videos. Plus a special evening concert
Moorings Bar & Restaurant The Lady Belle
with Niall Toner.
Blind Wine Tasting Contest Concert Bookings at 058 24488
Davitt’s Quay Grattan Square
Saturday 18th April: The Relics 10pm Cocktails, wines and beers with a first-floor lounge
The Wine Buff The Recipe of Me overlooking the harbour.
Saturday 18th April / 2pm – 5pm
O(map) art studio, 30 Main Street Merry’s Gastropub
Test your wine tasting skills in a fun competition. The best
taster goes home with the wines! Everybody welcome.
Saturday 18th April / 11am – 5pm Paddy Foley’s Bar
Davitt’s Quay
www.thewinebuff.com Children’s walk in art workshop at O(map) Grattan Square
art studio with artist Catherine Barron. Friday 17th April: Padraic Di Fusco / 10pm
Saturday 18th April: Ad Hoc / 10.30pm Saturday 18th April: Tom O’Connor
Seafood on Saturday Sunday 19th April: Eelco & Elaine / 6pm
IASC Seafood Bar, O’Connell Street Quealy’s Bar
Saturday 18th April
Join us at IASC for a family event where a representative
The Local Bar O’Connell Street
Traditional Irish Pub with great pints and excellent wine.
from BIM will be on hand to speak about sustainable
Grattan Square
fishing, buying and cooking fresh fish and the
Friday 17th April: Launch of The Local’s first CD
importance of protecting our seas from the dangers
of plastics. Samples of fresh fish dishes will also be A compilation of the best traditional musicians in the Déise. Maisie’s Bar
available on the day. Saturday 18th April: Trad gig / Starting 10pm Mary Street
Serving lunch 7 days a week 12 – 4pm 75 Gins and 30 Whiskeys on our shelves, with a drink for
every occasion. Call in to enjoy the gin experience.
Nagles Bar
Grattan Square
Friday 17th April: Brendan Mac
Saturday 18th April: 70s, 80s, and 90s music
Sunday 19th April: Out the Gap
34 35festival Art trail
Old Market House Lismore Castle Arts Waterford County Museum
Arts Centre
Lismore Castle St Augustine St, Dungarvan
Lower Main St, Dungarvan Monday – Sunday 10.30am – 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm) Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday 11pm – 1pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am – 5pm Light and Language, including works by Nancy Holt Visit the museum and learn about the rich history of
Aspects II: Highlights from the Waterford Art Collection, with A.K. Burns, Matthew Day Jackson, Dennis McNulty, Dungarvan and County Waterford.
FESTIVAL ART TRAIL
FESTIVAL ART TRAIL
curated by Dr. Éimear O’ Connor. Charlotte Moth, and Katie Paterson. Exhibition runs until For further information 058 45960
11 October 2020.
For further information 058 48944
For further information 058 54061 An Bainnlann Chúil Na
O(map) Art Studio nGabhar Art Gallery
Lismore Castle Arts
30 Main Street, Dungarvan 66 O’Connell St
Opens 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm St Carthage Hall, Chapel Street, Lismore
Friday 10.30am – 6pm, Saturday 18th (Record Store Day)
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12pm – 5 pm
An exhibition of painting by students of O(map) art. 9am – 6pm / Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Kaye Donachie: Kaye Donachie’s paintings pay tribute
Originally a dairy and grocery, now an art gallery.
Copper Coast Geopark to a cast of historical female figures. Exhibition runs 29
March to 24 May 2020. Admission Free.
Exhibiting collectable Music Art memorabilia in Pop-Up
Vinyl Store. Hosting live DJs and Bands and celebrating
Bunmahon, Co Waterford For further information 058 54061 12th Annual Record Store Day.
Every Day 11am – 5pm
The Beach House Gallery
For further information 058 41933
Located in a restored 19th century church, the Geopark
Visitor Centre contains a local mining and geology
65 O’Connell St, Dungarvan The Ardmore Gallery
heritage exhibition, walking trail guides and leaflets and
a high-quality café and craft shop.
Friday and Saturday 10.30am – 5.30pm & Tearoom
For further information 051 292828 The Beach House offers a glorious collection of Irish art,
Main St, Ardmore, Co Waterford
craft and gifts sourced from makers all over the country.
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am – 6.00pm
Joan Clancy Gallery Also available is a large selection of Pippa Sweeney
designed gifts, needle felted art and prints. This delightful tearoom, art workshop and art and craft
For further information 058 24482 gallery is a true haven, stocking a wonderful array of art
Maoil a’Choirne, An Rinn, Dungarvan
works and crafts. The tearoom with adjoining garden,
11am – 5.30pm
Between the Familiar & the Unknown: Blawnin and
Noínín Gallery has proven to be a popular addition to the gallery:
serving soup and sandwiches, tea, coffees
Rayleen Clancy’s show is a joint consideration of liminal and a selection of homemade cakes.
Lower Main Street, Dungarvan
space, time and thought by two sisters. The exhibition
Saturday 2pm – 5pm, Sunday 11pm – 4pm For further information 024 94863 / 087 6975014
consists of painting, stained glass and printmaking.
For further information 058 46205 / 086 8134597 Paintings by local artist Bríd Ní Chionnfhaolaidh,
landscape and seascape artist from An Rinn Co
Waterford. Viewing also by appointment.
For further information 087 6200308
36 37EVENT VENUE TIME ABOUT EVENT VENUE TIME ABOUT
THURSDAY SATURDAY
DUNGARVAN FARMERS MARKET Grattan Square 9am – 2pm Our Weekly Farmers Market 9.30am – 10.45pm Arrive via Waterford Greenway and refuel with the Flahavan’s
FLAHAVAN’S GREENWAY BREAKFAST Coach House Coffee 11.15am – 12.30pm breakfast spread
THE HOW TO WORKSHOPS Lawlor’s Hotel 11am – 3.30pm Workshops for those with stories to tell about products to sell
BUS BIA TOURS Shandon Car Park 10am – 2pm Tour through wonderful West Waterford on one of the Bus Bia tours
FRIDAY
HILL WALKING IN THE COMERAGHS Meet at Park Hotel 10am – 4pm Join Dungarvan Hillwalking Club for a scenic 8km mountain route
DUNGARVAN FARMERS MARKET Causeway Tennis Club 9am – 1.30pm Range of fresh and homemade items available
QUAYSIDE SATURDAY Davitt’s Quay 11am – 4pm A day of demos, displays, food and maritime fun on the quay
NATURAL WELLNESS Sólás na Mara 10am – 2pm Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation utilising the benefits of seaweed
SEAFOOD DISCOVERY TENT Davitt’s Quay 12pm – 4pm Join guest chefs for a day of demos showcasing our seafood
AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE
FAMILY FARM BUS 1 An Sean Phobal 2pm – 5pm Meet the animals, enjoy a pony ride and check out your local veg growers
RESTAURANT TRAIL Georgian Dungarvan 12pm – 3pm Enjoy each course in a different restaurant in historic Dungarvan buildings
FAMILY FARM BUS 2 Comeraghs 2pm – 5pm Family bus trip to meet some of our unique farmers
PICNIC RIVER CRUISE Villierstown Quay 2pm - 4.30pm Enjoy a picnic and river cruise exploring the Blackwater River
CYCLE AND FORAGE Greenway 2pm Cycle to Durrow and enjoy a forage with Andrew Malcolm
BLACKWATER GIN
360 Cookhouse 4pm – 6pm Create classic cocktails with a modern twist using Blackwater Gins
CAFÉ CONFIDENTIAL Merrys 3pm – 5pm The reality of setting up your own business COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
MIMOUNA Lady Belle 3.30pm Join the Mezze team for a Moroccan-themed party The Towers
CRUDE FOOD TRAIL 2pm – 4pm Andrew Malcolm leads you on a forest forage
Ballysaggartmore
OPENING CEREMONY Grattan Square 4pm Join us as at the official opening of this year’s festival
AFTERNOON TEA Fortwilliam House 3pm – 5pm Afternoon tea by Judith McNally and served in Fortwilliam House
SPEED ‘AYTING Cass & Co. From 6pm Canapés and conversation with the speed ‘Ayting sessions
THE FINER THINGS The Wine Buff 5.30pm – 7.30pm A very special wine and cheese tasting event
WATERFORD WAY TAPAS TRAIL Various Locations 6.30pm Join the tapas trial on a hosted tour of Dungarvan eateries
COOKING IN A TIGHT SPOT The Sailing Club 6pm – 7pm A masterclass in making fabulous feasts in the smallest of spaces
CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS Ormond Cafe 7pm – 8.30pm Learn to master chocolate techniques and desserts
THEATRE CLUB Town Hall Theatre 6pm Maura Laverty: This Was Your Life
Join Mike Hanrahan for an evening of music,
TRAD SUPPER: BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR Sailing Club 7pm – 8.30pm
BLIND TASTING Merry’s Gastropub 6.30pm – 8.30pm Sensory tasting experience in which diners are blindfolded
stories and award-winning chowder
SUPPER THEATRE; CATCH OF THE DAY Dungarvan Mart 7pm A raucous and little-bit-political play by Red Fox Theatre FOODCLOUD DINNER The 2 Sisters Restaurant 7.30pm Food waste awareness dinner cooked by chef Conor Spacey
DINNER AT THE CASTLE Lismore Castle 7pm Our showcase dining event in glorious and historic Pugin dining hall ASADO AT THE BREWERY Dungarvan Brewery 7.30pm Enjoy an Argentinian-inspired social BBQ
TEMPTATION AT LEGACY Legacy Cider 7.30pm A delicious meal of truly tempting food GREAT HOUSE DINNER Woodhouse Estate 8pm Eunice Power will serve a 3-course meal followed by chats
PROHIBITION SPEAK EASY The Old Bank Restaurant 8pm Celebrating the centenary of Prohibition at this Gatsby Inspired event
SATURDAY
ON YOUR MARKS Walton Park 10am – 11am Road safety awareness workshop for toddlers and parents SUNDAY
10am – 10.45am BAKE OFF Ormond Café 10am – 2pm Junior baking competition with winners announced at 2pm
BUSY WITH BISCUITS Déise Day Centre 11.15am – 12pm Junior biscuit baking and decorating workshop. Age 5+
12.30pm – 1.15pm BEACH YOGA & SEAWEED FORAGE Clonea Strand 10am – 12pm A mini yoga session followed by seaweed forage and snacks
10am – 10.40pm JAZZ BRUNCH Interlude Restaurant 10am – 1pm Brunch with beers, cocktails and music to relax into Sunday
THE COOL FOOD SCHOOL Isabel’s Place 11.15am – 12.30pm
Fun, interaction food workshops
FESTIVAL MARKET Grattan Square 10am – 5pm Local and artisan food and crafts with full entertainment schedule
10am – 12pm
KIDS TRAIL
CÓCAIREACHT LE CHÉILE Meánscoil San Nioclás 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Adult and child cooking together workshop. Imeacht dátheangach
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Carriglea Woods 10.30am -12.00pm Bring your teddy and join us for food, fun and games in the woods
FRUITY PICK AND PLAY Le Chéile Childcare 11am – 1pm Drop-in play and information session for toddlers and parents GLANBIA FAMILY FUN Glanbia Car Park 11am – 3pm Mobile farm, birds of prey, reptiles, family fun and games
11am – 12pm Learn to sow, grow and care for your own seedlings to BLACKWATER BARRONS BRUNCH Blackwater Distillery Enjoy a buffet style lunch, complimented by Blackwater Gin Cocktails
GROWING SEEDLINGS TO CROPS Dungarvan Library 11am – 1pm
12.30pm – 1.30pm produce crops. Age 7+
FOOD THE WATERFORD WAY Demo Marquee 11am – 4pm Waterford producers and restaurateurs showcase the food of the county
POETIC FEAST Glanbia Car Park 12.30 – 1.30pm Foodie poetry, and foods made into poems on the spot!
SUNDAY ROAST Dromana House 12.30pm Esteemed chef Luis Martin puts on an extra special twist on your Sunday lunch
GLANBIA FAMILY FUN Glanbia Car Park 11am – 3pm Mobile farm, birds of prey, reptiles, family fun and games
FOOD TREASURE HUNT Dungarvan Tourist Office All Weekend Fun family food treasure hunt. Imeacht dátheangach PICNIC RIVER CRUISE Villierstown Quay 3pm Enjoy a picnic and river cruise exploring the Blackwater River
1.00pm – 1.40pm Discover the secrets of flatbread and falafel making
FOOD MAGIC Isabel’s Place Where does the magic end and the science begin? MEZZE FALAFEL & FLATBREAD Tannery Cookery School 3.30pm – 6.30pm
2.00pm – 3pm at this vegan demo and dine
MISTER MOONMAN Dungarvan Library 2pm – 4pm Famous author David Donohue with backward spelling and story telling THE SNACK SOMMELIER The Lady Belle 5pm – 6pm A fun evening of snacks, sips and discovery
FOOD WASTE WARRIOR Isabel’s Place 3.30pm – 4.30pm Discover tips and tricks to reduce food waste
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