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JUNE
Sunday 21st June, 7.30pm
Backyard BBQ
Enjoy a right ole shindig at our backyard BBQ where tasty local produce will
be served up and a Whiskey Tasting Competition will be sure to tickle your
tastebuds!
Where? Paddy’s Bar, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary. Phone to book: +353 (0)67 22147
@Paddys_Bar
www.paddysbar.ie
Wednesday 24th June, 5.30pm
Taste & Make Sessions @ Wilde Irish Chocolates
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of an artisan
chocolate makers? Visit our real working chocolate factory in Tuamgraney and
see us at work as we make all our chocolate goodies! You will get to experience
all the smells and sounds, and sample some tastes too!
Admission is free, groups are welcome but booking in advance is essential.
Where? Wilde Irish Chocolates, Tuamgraney, Co. Clare.
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 922080
Web: www.wildeirishchocolates.com
@wildeirishchocs
Saturday 27th June, 7.30pm
Mid-Summer Pop Up Vegetarian Banquet
Savour a delicious vegetarian banquet that will showcase local produce while
being served with a twist! This event is supported by Agenda 21.
Where? Sustenance Building @ East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff, Co. Clare
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 921536
Web: www.eastclarecommunitycoop.com
@eastclarecoop
JULY
Thursday 2nd July, 7pm
Summer Nights
Enjoy a taster menu of delights at Tuscany’s summer nights while savouring
delicious dishes from various countries made with the Lough Derg region’s
best locally grown produce.
Where? Tuscany Bistro, Killaloe Ballina, Co. Tipperary. Phone to book:
@TuscanyBistro1
+353(0)61 376888. Web: www.tuscany.ie
Monday 13th – Friday 17th July, 9.30am - 1pm
A Taste of Ireland
A week long cookery course will run from 9.30am to 1pm daily where you will
learn how to make traditional Irish dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
Gain hands on experience of preparation, cooking and presentation of
delicious food.
Where? Cothu Cookery School, East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 921536
@eastclarecoop
Web: www.eastclarecommunitycoop.com Monday 20th – Friday 24th July
Cooking For Kids
Book your children into this week long summer camp that will introduce
children to power foods, from delicious fruit smoothies to tasty treats and
energy boosting nutrition balls. It will both inspire and teach children
about healthy food in a fun environment!
Where? Cothu Cookery School, East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 921536
@eastclarecoop
Web: www.eastclarecommunitycoop.com
Wednesday 29th July, 5.30pm
Taste & Make Sessions @ Wilde Irish Chocolates
See listing in June for information. Admission is free, groups are welcome
but booking in advance is essential.
AUGUST
Saturday 1st August, 2pm - 3pm
Guided Foraging for Edible Flowers, Herbs & Assorted Salads
As part of the Scariff Harbour Festival, this lunchtime event welcomes families
for a guided walk through the Community Gardens to gather ingredients to be
prepared and served al fresco and enjoyed with freshly baked pizza from our
traditional wood fired oven.
Where? The Community Gardens @ East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff, Co. Clare
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 921536
@eastclarecoop
Web: www.eastclarecommunitycoop.com Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August, 12pm - 6pm
Scariff Harbour Festival 2015 - Baking Bread the
Traditional way demonstration by Rusty Kitchen
Come to the Rusty Kitchen, a fun, living installation, for a demonstration on
baking and cooking over an open fire using traditional fuels, some locally
sourced ingredients and a selection of antique cookware.
Where? Scariff Market Square, Scariff, Co. Clare
Admission is free & all are welcome
Web: www.scariff.ie
AUGUST
Saturday 1st August, 4pm - 5pm
A cooking demonstration with Celebrity Chef!
Enjoy an entertaining and informative demonstration using locally sourced
meat, fish and vegetables at this year’s Scariff Harbour Festival.
Where? Sustenance, East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff, Co. Clare
Phone to book: +353 (0)87 6172149
@eastclarecoop
Web: www.eastclarecommunitycoop.com
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August, 6pm - 10pm
Mediterranean Thursdays at the Lake!
Every Thursday in August Wood Brothers Cafe in Killaloe will host a
Mediterranean Menu using seasonal produce from their own vegetable
and herb garden.
Where? Wood Brothers Cafe, Main Street, Killaloe, Co. Clare
Booking is essential, phone: +353 (0)61 376230
www.woodbrothers.ie
Friday, 14th August, 5pm - 8pm
‘Eat to your heart’s content’
Pop over to picturesque lakeside village of Dromineer for a BBQ Feast with
delicious treats from local food producers, The Whiskey Still & The Lake Cafe.
This is a charity run event in aid of the Dromineer Cardiac Responders.
Where? Dromineer Village (near the Lake Cafe), Co. Tipperary
No booking required. For more info contact: +353 (0)87 2411995
Saturday, 15th August, 11am - 2pm
Farmhouse Tour, Cheesemaking & Tastings
Experience the delights of 2 award winning Lough Derg Cheeses! Enjoy a tour
of the beautiful farmhouse of artisan cheese producers Cais Na Tire, followed
by a cheesemaking demonstration and delicious tastings of Killeen Farmhouse
Cheese Portumna & Cais na Tire cheese!
Where? Cais na Tire Farmhouse, Cloninaha, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary
This is a free event and booking is essential.
Contact Lorraine at +353 (0)87 2971365
@caisnatire
www.caisnatire.ie www.killeencheese.ie
Wednesday 19th August, 7pm
Tipperary Food Producers LONG-TABLE @ Coolbawn Quay
The Long Table Dinner promises to bring guests on a culinary tour of Tipperary
with a special menu of seasonal produce from the Tipperary Food Producers
and entertainment in the idyllic location of Coolbawn Quay on the shores of
Lough Derg!
Where? Coolbawn Quay, Coolbawn, Co. Tipperary
This is a ticket only event. Phone to book: +353 (0)67 28158
@coolbawnquay @tippfood
Web: www.coolbawnquay.com
Friday 21st to Saturday 29th August
The Ring of Lough Derg BBQ Festival
Friday 21st kicks off the BBQ Festival with a free BBQ from 6pm to 9pm at
the Washer Woman Bar in Ballina. Sunday 23rd The Lakeside Hotel will host
an afternoon BBQ Garden Party with live music. Thursday 27th its the turn of
The Brasserie @ AnnaCarriga with the option of a lake cruise on the ‘Spirit of
Killaloe’. Saturday 29th Flanagan’s on the Lake will host The Ring of Lough
Derg BBQ competition in conjunction with The Irish BBQ Association.
On the day local artisan food producers will showcase their products at
this food festival.
Where? Killaloe/Ballina
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 622790
Web: www.flanagansonthelake.com
@RingOfLoughDerg
Sunday 23rd August, 5pm
Larkin’s Garden Party
Come to Larkin’s Garden Party for a delicious BBQ of local meats, with salads
galore, cheeses & more. But there’s a catch, this is a garden party afterall so
bring your own, plates, cutlery, table cloths and dress your table in whatever
theme you wish There’s a prize for the best dressed table!
Where? Larkin’s Bar & Restaurant, Garrykennedy, Co. Tipperary
Phone to Book: +353(0)67 23232
@LarkinsGarryk
Web: www.larkins.ie
Wednesday 26th August, 5.30pm
Taste & Make Sessions @ Wilde Irish Chocolates
See listing in June for information. Admission is free, groups are welcome
but booking in advance is essential.
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 922080
Web: www.wildeirishchocolates.com
@wildeirishchocs
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, 3rd September, 7.30pm
‘From Farm to Fork’
Join us in Le Bouchon for a celebration of some
of Lough Derg’s finest food producers. Celebrate the
end of the summer with a menu dedicated to promoting
local produce. Chef David’s French heritage will ensure
mouth watering dishes to feast on.
Where? Le Bouchon Restaurant, Patrick Street,
Portumna, Co. Galway
Phone to book: +353 (0)9097 41780 or +353 (0)87 2743658
@shivyanddada
www.facebook.ie/lebouchonportumna For complete details on each event,
visit www.atasteofloughderg.ie
Saturday 12th September, 12pm
Brookfield Farm Honey Celebration
Inviting all Hiveshares to Brookfield Farm where you will
meet the beekeeper, learn about beekeeping, tour our
factory in Ballinderry, collect the cold filtered raw honey and
enjoy the best of local produce at the honey festival.
Where? Brookfield Farm, Ballinderry & Ballinderry Village, Co. Tipperary
Advance booking essential. Phone to book: +353 (0)86 8551309
@farmbrookfield
Web: www.brookfield.farm Sunday 13th September, 3pm
The Derg Inn & Brookfield Farm - Greek themed feast
The Derg Inn, voted best Gastropub in Munster in 2014, is collaborating with
Brookfield Farm by serving up a Greek themed feast. There’ll be a short talk
on lamb production, beekeeping and how the farms raw honey is harvested
from happy farm bees. Mossfield Organic yoghurt and cheese and other local
produce will also be served on the night!
Where? The Derg Inn, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary
Phone to book: +353 (0)67 22037
Web: www.thederginn.ie
@TheDergInn
Friday 25th September, 10am - 4pm
Using and Preserving your Harvest
Come along to this one-day workshop where you’ll learn practical tips and
techniques onhow to use, store and preserve your harvest. It will include a
kitchen based session to demonstrate preserving a range of herbs, fruit and
vegetables.
Where? Community Gardens @ East Clare Community Co-Op, Scariff, Co. Clare
Phone to book: +353 (0)61 921536
@eastclarecoop
Web: www.eastclarecommunitycoop.com
Wednesday 30th September, 5.30pm
Taste & Make Sessions @ Wilde Irish Chocolates
See June listing for information. Admission is free,
groups are welcome but booking in advance is essential.
Markets around Lough Derg
KILLALOE FARMERS MARKET: Sundays 11a.m to 3p.m
NENAGH COUNTRY MARKET: Fridays 8a.m to 1.30p.m
NENAGH FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays 10a.m to 3p.m
MOUNTSHANNON FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays 11a.m to 3p.m
PORTUMNA COUNTRY MARKET: Fridays 8.30a.m to 12.30p.m
SMALL HOLDERS MARKET, SCARIFF: Every Friday 12.00p.m to 16.00p.m
www.facebook.com/ATasteofLoughDerg
Booking is advisable so you don’t miss out on this taste experience.