A Question of Taste: Kay Harte, Farmgate cafe

Kay Harte is proprietor of the Farmgate Cafe at the English Market in Cork. She grew up in Youghal, described as “an idyllic childhood with miles of sand and sea. We lived about a mile from the beautiful old historic town”. Currently managed by Kay’s daughter Rebecca, the Farmgate is a venue for various cultural events through the year.

Next Tuesday at 6.30pm, the cafe will host the inaugural Farmgate Café National Poetry Award, as part of Cork International Poetry Festival. At the event, Leanne O’Sullivan will be presented with an award of €2,000 for her collection, A Quarter of an Hour.