Joe McNamee travels the country for his wrap of some of the best food festivals coming our way this summer.

WHILE many relish the intimacy of the tiny little room on North Street that is the original Kalbos daytime restaurant/cafe, especially in the tumbleweed months of darkest winter, a fine culinary comrade —who adores Kalbos II, a delightful courtyard café at nearby Uillinn Arts Centre — bemoans the lack of privacy when it comes to a sotto voce natter, a space so small even telepathy might be vulnerable to eavesdropping, a crucial consideration in a country town.

Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre held its annual Christmas fair this weekend offering three floors of arts, craft and design.