Town gets ready to serve up fine fare to 10,000 foodies

SKIBBEREEN is gearing up for the 10,000 people expected to attend its colourful annual food festival, which will feature everything from a “Celtic Cook-off” to seaweed cookery demonstrations, farmers’ markets, craft fairs and tastings.

This is the eighth year of the 10-day A Taste of West Cork, which is said to be worth in the region of €600,000 to the local economy.

A Taste of West Cork begins on Friday with a buffet supper and photographic exhibition, and runs until September 18, and is a major showcase for local producers who take the opportunity to introduce their wares to foodies.