18 days out that celebrate Irish food and drink, from butter making to tasting absinthe

From foraging to cider tasting, Ireland has plenty of immersive experiences to whet your appetite, writes Ali Dunworth

From butter making to cider tasting, there are so many chances to meet the farmers and founders behind Ireland's finest food

We all know that Ireland is having a bit of a cultural moment, and tourists flock here to soak it all up. But we’re not always as good at celebrating our own creativity at home — especially when it comes to our wonderful world of food and drink.

There’s so much to be proud of, and I don’t just mean eating out. I mean, getting to know the people behind our incredible artisan produce and celebrating the heritage and history of Irish food.