Food fest to honour victims of Famine

Organisers of a West Cork food festival will pay homage to a town’s tragic past by honouring famine victims and the humble potato.

The Taste of West Cork festival next month will focus on Ireland’s food heritage and trace the development of the region’s trademark artisan food production movement.

Skibbereen became the first town to honour Famine victims with its national commemoration event three years ago.