The Menu: Cork on a Fork celebrates the real capital's food scene

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Brian Murray, chef and owner of The Glass Curtain and Aishling Moore, chef and partner at Goldie restaurant join Caoimhe (7) and Naoise (5) O’Leary-Kinnerk (from Castlemore) to launch the programme of events for the upcoming Cork on a Fork Festival. Pic: Joleen Cronin

Putting Cork on a Fork

The inaugural Cork on a Fork Festival, a celebration of all things edible on Leeside and throughout the Rebel County, took place last August but snuck so quietly in the back door it can only be considered a dry run for this year’s festival proper. Running throughout the city for five days in August (16-20), it has a hugely expanded programme that transforms the entire town into one great big smorgasbord, with over 100 fabulous food events and experiences on offer.