A taste of what the country has to offer: Kilkenny

New tourism initiative Taste the Island sets out to link visitors with Ireland’s food producers. Michelle Darmody meets the makers in Kilkenny.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2019 - 15:00

New tourism initiative Taste the Island sets out to link visitors with Ireland’s food producers. Michelle Darmody meets the makers in Kilkenny.

Ireland has lush green pastures that are perfect for crafting many and diverse foods; from tart apple ciders, to excellent farmhouse cheeses, or breakfast oats.

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Courts Food & Drink Place: Kilkenny Place: Ireland Place: Mount Juliet Estate Place: Stoneyford Place: Dublin Zoo Person: Michelle Darmody Person: Rod Person: Julia Event: Samhain Organisation: Taste the Island Organisation: Fáilte Ireland Organisation: Taste Organisation: Goatsbridge Trout Farm Organisation: Goatsbridge Organisation: Knockdrinna Café Organisation: Highbank Orchards and Distillery Organisation: Highbank Orchard

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