How did Dingle, once a poor, little fishing port, evolve to become one of the most important towns in the Irish food world? Ahead of the Dingle Food Festival - and the Blás na hÉireann Irish National Food Awards - Joe McNamee pays tribute.

Colette Sheridan talks to enterpreneurs who took the plunge and put their own smoked foods, ice cream, and kitchen rentals on the market.