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Irish Society of Poultry Fanciers’ 18th Annual Show is at Gurteen College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary today. It is open to the public after judging at 12.30pm approx.

Cork Free Choice Consumer Group annual dinner is on Thursday, November 25, at the Crawford Gallery Café, Emmet Place, Cork at 7.30m for 8pm. Speaker is food journalist Tom Doorley. Tickets €50, from Ballymaloe House (021-4652531), Caroline Robinson (021-7331078) or Well and Good, Coolbawn, Midleton.

For great pizzas and yummy tiramisu, pop into the new CIBO on 40 Paul St, Cork. Open ’til 11pm, closed Sunday. Tel [phone]

Le Gourmet, 5 River Gate Mall, Youghal, Co Cork. Tel [phone] or 087-2319210 - freshly prepared food to take away or for catering.

A full list of the National Sausage and Pudding competition winners is available from www.craftbutchers.ie