Sargent stresses role of domestic food market in sustaining jobs

THE role of the domestic food market in the present economic environment was stressed by Minister of State Trevor Sargent when he launched the programme for the Waterford Festival of Food in Ring yesterday.

The festival (April 17-19), which will be centred in Dungarvan and include events in Lismore and throughout west Waterford, will showcase local produce, confectionery and culinary skills.

A Waterford County Council initiative, it will also feature tasting trails, cake decorating workshops and a community picnic.