Foodies’ paradise set for September

WATERFORD CITY and the south-east region will be the venue in September for a leading food festival being held for the first time in Ireland.

Terra Madre Ireland 2008 will comprise a one-day all-island food policy conference and a four-day gastronomic festival.

The event, hosted by Slow Food Ireland, part of Slow Food International, in association with Bord Bia, will take place during September 4-7, with support from Failte Ireland and the Waterford Institute of Technology.