Kilkenny towns can snack on €775k grants for culinary award

Kilkenny Leader Programme is seeking to identify its leading ‘Town of Food’ in a drive to promote the county’s culinary strength.

Up to €775,000 of grant aid and supports are available for the winning town, to be chosen by a panel including entrepreneur Bobby Kerr.

Mr Kerr said: “Kilkenny food producers, manufacturers and consumers are very passionate about their food. The food culture here continues to grow and we have been setting the standard nationwide. Competition for ‘Town of Food’ will be intense but we’re no strangers to intense competition in Kilkenny.”