A Taste Of West Cork 2014

WINa three night stay at

Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen

including dinner on one night.

See inside for further details

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WEST CORK - A PLACE APART www.atasteofwestcork.com

The Fastnet: front image courtesy of Rohan Reilly | rohanreilly.com

TheCastleCastletownshend

Telephone: 028 36100 / 086 8046415Email: [email protected]

Website: www.castle-townshend.com

Rosscarbery, Tel 023 8831001 Email [email protected]

OPENING HOURS:Mon-closed Tue-9-5 Wed-Sat-9-9 Sun-12-6

Market Street, Skibbereen, Co. CorkTel: 028 21177

Annie May's Bar Restaurant and B&B

11Bridge street, Skibbereen Co. Cork

[email protected]/www.anniemays.ie

Serving the best of local Artisan produce 7 days a week including

Traditional Sunday Lunch, & daily specials.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

Serving the West Cork Community

MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBERA TASTE OF MEXICO WEST CORK STYLE

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TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBERMINI MARKET

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COOKING DEMONSTRATION

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Skibbereen 028 24200 | Drinagh 028 30800

Main St, SkibbereenT: 028 21400 F: 028 22050

www.fieldsofskibbereen.ie

Fresh Bread & Confectionery Every dayTry our Delicious Fresh Sandwiches in ‘The Coffee Shop’Full Catering ServiceOnline Shopping & Home DeliveryStocking the best of local West Cork Produce

Escape Luxury Reconnect Beach Nourish

unwind Tranquil WindsweptTo celebrate the Taste of West Cork Festival, why not join us for our Taste of West Cork Dining Experience on

Friday 5th September at 8pm

Tickets are available from Reception on (023) 8833143. Special Accommodation and Dining Packages Available

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Seasonal menus of locally produced foodThe Kingfisher Bar and Druids Restaurant

Overlooking Rosscarbery Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way

Contact us for Best Accommodation Rates

Try our Sunday Carvery Lunch

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Avril and Willie Allshire of Rosscarbery Recipes & Celtic Ross Hotel

Head Chef Graeme Campbell.

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The heart of Skibbereen

Dine at the West Cork Hotel

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Breakfast Breakfast served until 12pm

Restaurant menu Served from 5.30pm

Early Bird menu Available until 8.00pm

Carvery Lunch Served 7 days a week

Bar Menu Served from 12.30 until 9.30pm

Private Dining Rooms available

We have a great

takeaway menu

Mary Ann's Bar & Restaurant

Patricia & Fergus O'MahonyMary Ann's Bar & Restaurant,Castletownshend, County Cork, Ireland

Tel +353 (0)28 36146 Mob 086 8510531e-mail: [email protected]

Ca al inin artie e in o o ation etreat

Liss Ard Country House& Restaurant,Castletownshend Road,Skibbereen, West Cork

+353 (0)28 40 000www.lissard.com

West Cork is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland, if not one of the most special places in the world! West Cork is seen both nationally, and internationally, as a very desirable place to visit where one can expect to experience the very best of good food, discover unique art and craft treasures and meet the most interesting of people, all set in a magni cent environment.

Working in West Cork’s clean and fertile landscape, the artisan food producers of West Cork have grown and developed their produce to a standard of international excellence. The Taste of West Cork Festival celebrates all that is special about West Cork and West Cork has much to o er from the wonderful local produce skilfully prepared by talented chefs in the many award winning restaurants, the unique “magic ingredients” of West Cork to be enjoyed as part of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival programme, the pleasure of experiencing “Carbery’s Hundred Isles” on boat tours to the islands and river cruises up the scenic Ilen River, and of course, the feast of gorgeous food tastings and ne craft to be enjoyed at the unday treet market a delight for all the senses!

This year, A Taste of West Cork Food Festival is delighted to have expanded the boundaries of the festival to encompass an even larger area of West Cork, with festival events taking place east to Clonakilty, north to Dunmanway and further west past Bantry and all the beautiful places inbetween, as well as many events and tours in and around kibbereen the heart of the award winning artisan food region.

A Taste of West Cork Festival is a celebration of West Cork. If you are seeking an authentic, enjoyable, connected, sensuous and fun lled experience, then West Cork is de nitely the place for you. Come and enjoy this uplifting celebration of all that is authentic and wonderful in this very special part of rural Ireland. lease call in to A Taste of West Cork Food Festival Box ce at Fields ld Bakery, Townshend treet, kibbereen we would love to welcome you to our little piece of paradise arrive as strangers and leave as friends. We look forward to sharing in your pleasure as you discover West Cork.

West Cork truly is a place apart!

Helen Collins ChairmanA Taste of West Cork Festival

Welcome To DERRY CLARKE’S

TASTE OF WEST CORK

FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE Field’s ld Bakery, Townshend treet | ee Index on map on back page

Festival programme designed and distributed by TARcreative, part of

outhern tar newspaper. For more information call and ask for e n ahon or Alan Tobin.Visit www.southernstar.ie for West Cork news, sport and info.

Printed by Webprint, Cork. www.webprint.ie

SHELLFISH MARINIERE

“ West Cork to me is superb fresh seafood”

Derry Clarke

100g butter1 onion – diced2 cloves of garlic – sliced1 carrot – peeled and diced1 bulb fennel – diced 1 stick celery – diced1 tablespoon paprika100 ml cream

. elt the butter in a large shallow pan.

. weat the onion, garlic, carrot, fennel and celery until soft but not browned.

. Add the paprika, cream and wine. eason.

. Add all the shell sh and cover pan

. immer for minutes, or until the mussel and clam shells have opened.

. prinkle with dill and serve immediately.

This is really just an adaptation of mussels mariniere. It’s a very, very simple one pot wonder. ou simply put all the ingredients into a pot and put it on the heat. Once cooked, it should be served immediately, so why not bring it to the table in the pot?

200 ml white wine520g West Cork mussels with shells – cleaned260g West Cork clams130g West Cork prawns130g West Cork crab claws4 West Cork lobster claws1 bunch dill – chopped

Recipe using some of the nest West Cork seafood very kindly providedby Derry Clarke

l’ crivain Restaurant, a ower Baggot treet, Dublin , Ireland

MORGAN O DRISCOLL AUCTIONEERS LEO O’DRISCOLL ACCOUNTANT OBRIENS DENTIST HEGARTYS CENTRA O’DRISCOLL CARPETS JOHN MINIHANFUSION HOME INTERIORS ROYCROFTS CYCLES ESSENTIAL BEAUTY SALON LA CONCHA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT THORNHILLS ELECTRICALTHORNHILLS HARDWARE WALSHS VICTUALLERS HAIR HEAVEN AN CHISTIN BEAG FLEUR ANGELIQUE FLORIST THE MOBILE PHONE SHOPKATHLEEN COLLINS SEYMOURS JEWELLERS CAHALANES BAR LONDIS SKIBBEREEN LA FEMME BEAUTY SALON YING YANG WHOLEFOODS O’DONOVANS BOOKSHOP COTTERS BAR SHANE MCCARTHY SOLICITOR SEAN MURRAYS HOURIHANES LAUNDERETTE MARK SALTER TOWNSHENDFR

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TRADITIONAL WEST CORK IRISH BREAKFAST Quality Hotel, Clonakilty/€8.00/7.30-10.30am/DailyFor the duration of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, the Quality Hotel will o er a sumptuous traditional West Cork Full Irish breakfast, featuring all locally sourced ingredients, at a special rate. tart your day the best way – with a good West Cork breakfast! Quote ‘A Taste of West Cork Food Festival’ to avail of this special o er. Contact :

DAILY EVENTS DURING THE FESTIVAL

WEST CORK CREATES WEST CORK ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND CRAFTS EXHIBITIONO’Driscoll’s Building, Le is Quay, o Main Street, Skibbereen/Daily/10.00am 5.00 m/FreeFrom th August to eptember , West Cork Creates, in conjunction with A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, will be hosting the art, craft and photographic exhibition in a unique ‘two gallery’ venue situated on the bank of the Ilen River. This exhibition showcases the best and most original artists and craft makers in West Cork, as well as celebrating the works of the talented photographers in West Cork. There is a special energy in the landscape which has inspired artists and attracted them to West Cork for over years. As a result, West Cork has developed a glowing international reputation for the quality and originality of artwork produced in this area. The exhibition is sure to delight art lovers and visitors to West Cork alike.

THE STORY OF MILKFields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/Daily/10.00am-5.00 m/FreeVisit the interactive ‘The tory of ilk’ exhibition, which will depict the various stages in the journey of milk through the ages. From onday to Friday, during school hours, the project will be devoted to West Cork school students, who will participate and engage in the many aspects of milk, from the importance of the nutrients in grass, the milking process explaining traditional methods through to modern methods, the equipment used for milking, the di erent breeds of cows, to the end product – cheeses, yogurt, butter and the by products produced. The exhibition is open to the public at weekends and each day from . . pm.

THE GARDEN OF EDEN PROJECTThe Community Orchard, behind Costcutters, o Market Street/Daily/10.00am-5.00 m/FreeThe Garden of Eden Project located in the Community Orchard is the recreation of a traditional cottage garden, a place where function and beauty combine. In past times, a functioning cottage garden would make a considerable contribution to the nances of a family. The fruit, vegetables and herbs grown, owers for the house, small scale livestock, chickens, goats and pigs would all be tted into a relatively small space. The Garden of Eden will become a permanent feature in the Community Orchard to be enjoyed and nurtured into the future.

Dates To Note THURSDAY 4TH

SEPTEMBER

FOODIE TABLE QUIZBaby Hannah’s, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/8.30 m/€40.00 or team o ourThe annual festival table quiz is a fun evening to test your food knowledge. The questions all revolve around food, quiz questions compiled by Cian O’ ahony. Contact : 028 22783

FRIDAY 5TH

SEPTEMBER

WALK

DROMBEG STONE CIRCLEMeet at the Roman Catholic Church, Glandore/11.00am/ FreeWalk to the ancient egalithic site of the Drombeg tone Circle, and see a Fulacht adh a communal cooking pit with a hearth dating back to the iron age hot stones were taken from the re and dropped into the water trough. Recent tests have shown they could boil seventy gallons of water in about fteen minutes. After the visit to the stone circle head o for a walk in the tranquillity of Dromillihy Woods.Contact : Lal 08 880 8190

BANTRY COUNTRY MARKETThe S uare, Bantry/9.00am-1.00 mBantry Country arket is one of the most vibrant markets in West Cork. Hosting an abundance of stalls selling a vast array of local produce that will make your mouth water. There are also extensive bric a brac stalls, craft stalls and even pet stalls. The atmosphere is always buzzing at this market, it is one not to be missed!

SKIBBEREEN COUNTRY MARKETAbbeystrewry Hall, Skibbereen/11.30am-2.00 m/FreeThis market takes place every Friday morning in Abbeystrewry Hall and o ers a wide selection of local home baked cakes, breads, jams and many more tasty treats.

amples and tastings of produce will be available.Contact: Karen 087 218 4489

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CAPE CLEAR INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVALwww.ca eclearstorytelling.com

FIELD’S OF SKIBBEREENMain Street, Skibbereen/Daily/FreeDuring A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, Field’s of kibbereen will host daily tastings in store focussing on West Cork produce with West Cork food producers o ering samples of West Cork produce. Be sure to visit Field’s of kibbereen during the festival to avail of daily special o ers on selected West Cork produce.

21 AUGUST 2014

A TASTE OF WEST CORK ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTYGlebe Gardens, Baltimore/7.30am/€25.00This popular event is always a great evening, with wonderful prizes for Best Dressed

ady, Best Vintage Wear, Best Dressed an, Best Accessories, Best Hair and ake up, Best Headwear and more. The ‘Other ide’ will have you on your feet and dancing the night away. Tickets available at albos Cafe, kibbereen and Glebe Gardens, Baltimore. Ticket numbers limited. ponsored by Blackwater otors, kibbereen.

12 SEPTEMBER 2014

LOOKING AT HERITAGE THROUGH A VISITOR’S EYETo o the Rock Pod P irc, Drimoleague/Pre registration essential.A Heritage and Tourism Conference hosted by West Cork Development Partnership, with the theme of ‘ ooking at Heritage through a Visitor’s Eye’. For more information please visit : www.wcdp.ie.

30 AUGUST 2014

LAUNCH OF TYLER JENSS PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Fields o Skibbereen Co ee Sho , Main Street, Skibbereen/ .30 m/FreeFields of kibbereen is delighted to be hosting a photographic exhibition for the duration of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival featuring the work of talented year old Tyler enss. Tyler is a native ew orker with a passion for photography that he discovered and developed while on a one year trip around the world with his family. He has a natural eye for composition and an uncanny ability to see things from a di erent perspective, revealing familiar sites in a new and interesting way. Tyler has also had the incredible opportunity to personally learn from several National Geographic photographers, including ichael elford, Bruce Dale and Amy Toensing. This extraordinary exhibition will be launched by internationally acclaimed photographer, ohn inihan.

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JOHN O DRISCOLL MOTOR FACTORS ATLANTIC BOATING LESLIES CROSSROAD DINER SKIBBEREEN TIDY TOWNS HAMILTON PHARMACY CLARA’S CLOSETANDY OSULLIVAN BUTCHER KARIZMA HAIR SALON SKIBBEREEN TOOL HIRE THE OPINION THE PARAGON BAR AND RESTAURANT DESIGNS GLOSS LADIES FASHIONKENNEALLYS OPTICIANS PIERCE HICKEYS NEWSAGENT CLEARYS PHARMACY HORGANS PHARMACY COLM CROWLEY OIL TRENDY HAIR FASHIONSSKIBBEREEN ARTS FESTIVAL O’DONNELL DESIGN HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY EMBELLISH INTERIORS METEOR PHONE SHOP ILENROY HOUSE BED & BREAKFASTDAVE BARRY BARRY BROS. FUSHCIA FOOTWEAR MARIE DOOLEY MARY DEASY HAIR SALON THE BLUE SHOP SKIBBEREEN RUGBY CLUB LAL THOMPSON

FRIDAY 5TH

SEPTEMBER

HOME VISIT

BANTRY HOUSE AND GARDENSBantry/11.30am/Concession ticket €8.00 (on showing o Festi al Programme) Booking essentialBantry House is strategically placed with dramatic views over Bantry Bay. Bantry House, built , is owned by the eighth and ninth generations of the original owner Captain White. The house is still decorated with furnishings collected by the original owner from all over the world. Wander through the gardens where the design and layout re ect the in uence of the many foreign countries previous generations of the family visited. After a guided tour of Bantry House enjoy a specially prepared sumptuous West Cork lunch consisting of three courses in Bantry House Tea Room . . Booking essential – numbers limited. Contact : 027 50047

HISTORIC WALK OF BANTRY Meet at St Brendan’s Church, Wol e Tone S uare, Bantry/2.30 m/€2.00 contribution to Bantry De elo ment and Tourism Association

eet your guide at t Brendan’s Church for a historical walking tour of Bantry town, discover the hidden treasures and hear about the colourful history of this vibrant market town.

HOME VISIT

WEST CORK DISTILLERYWest Cork Distillery, Skibbereen/ 1.00 m/ FreeVisit the West Cork Distillery in kibbereen, tour the premises of this local distiller and sample the unique taste of the locally produced Drombeg pirit. Products distilled on the premises include whisky, gin and vodka.Contact : 028 22815

CULINARY TRIBUTE TO THE RMS TITANICDinner Dance at the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen/7.00 m/€45.00/Booking essential

lip back in time to an era of ne dining, elegance and style. The West Cork Hotel’s Head Chef, Christian Pozimski, will recreate the nal meal served in the First Class Dining aloon on the R Titanic. Diners will enjoy a delicious ve course meal, served in the grand style of the White tar ine’s iconic ship. After dinner, dance the night away. Edwardian dress is optional! Contact : 028 21277

CHANGE YOUR DIET, CHANGE YOUR LIFE ONE MEAL AT A TIMERi erside Ca , Skibbereen/€30.00/7.30 m

A supper club style menu consisting of a variety of dishes, with speci c health bene ts, created by Nutritional Therapist, ajella O’Neill. Health, energy levels, , appearance, mood, sleep, stress control, athletic performance, outlook, memory and concentration are all in uenced by our food choices. This evening aims to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of changing your diet by allowing you to experience rst hand the delicious tastes, avours and bene ts of healthful foods. The dishes served will be primarily vegetarian with an optional sh course and will utilise as many local, organic ingredients as possible. Each course will be introduced with a short presentation by ajella on the Nutritional properties of the dishes being served.Booking Essential: 028 402 or 08 19 988 (week end or a ter hours)

A TASTE OF ITALY IN WEST CORKAlbergo Italian Restaurant, Skibbereen/€39.00/ rom 7.00 m/Booking essentialAlbergo Italian Restaurant presents a special three course menu, with each course inspired by a di erent city or region in Italy. All dishes will be made using local produce, even the pasta! Each course is complimented with a partnering wine. Contact : 028 51782

WEST CORK TASTINGS AND MUSICGro e House, Schull/7.00 m/€35.00/Booking essential

oak up the ambiance of historic Grove House, while enjoying a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival. Grove House will serve a tasting menu made with some of the nest seasonal West Cork produce available.

usical entertainment will be provided by Colin Verncombe and aurice eezer aka Black eezer , as part of the Harvest oon usic Festival.Contact: 028 280 7

WALK

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR CLONAKILTY Meet at Michael Collins Statue, EmmetSquare, Clonakilty/€2.00/7.00 m shar / Allow 2 hours or this walk

Clonakilty Town historical guided walk, conducted by Dermot Kingston, Duchas Clonakilty Heritage.Assemble at ichael Collins tatue, Emmet quare, Clonakilty at . pm sharp.Contact : 08 884 5817

CLARINS AND HD BROW DEMONSTRATIONLa Femme, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/€5.00/3.00 m/Booking essentialGillian and her team will demonstrate the unique HD Brow seven step brow shaping treatment this will be followed by a Clarins make up demonstration learn how to apply make up with con dence!Contact : 028 21894

WEST CORK MODEL RAILWAY VILLAGEModel Railway Village, Clonakilty/5.00 m/FreeGuided tour and talk at the West Cork odel Railway Village. tep back in time and see life as it was in the

’s. The village is a fully scaled model of towns that grew along the old railway line. Enjoy a unique view of heritage towns in West Cork. Contact : 023 883 4843

A TASTE OF WEST CORK SEVEN COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE

Inchydoney Island Lodge & S a/7.30 m Drinks Reception at . pm, followed by Dinner at pm

Dining E erience Tickets: € 5.00 er erson includes Drinks Reception, Course Dining Experience

and Wines to accompany DinnerDining E erience Tickets lus Seaweed Bath: €85.00 er erson

Enjoy a culinary tour through West Cork showcasing the best local produce and artisan producers.

Inchydoney’s team of Chefs have created a wonderful tasting menu using the fantastic harvest from the land and seas of West Cork. During the evening im Kennedy, Atlantic

ea Kayaking, will present the wonders of seaweed – learn about the in nite bene ts of eaweed and enjoy some local seaweeds as part of the Tasting enu.

Earlier in the day, we invite you to enjoy a eaweed Bath in our Island pa and marvel at the bene ts this wonderful natural product brings to your skin.

pecial Overnight accommodation rates available.Contact : Rece tion 023 8833143

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AL THE SKIBBEREEN HERITAGE CENTRE TIM WHOOLEY VENUS FASHIONS WISH VIOLETTE HOUSE M WALSH PLUMBING JOHN O’SULLIVAN ELECTRICIAN

PIOTR WOJASKOWSKI CHRISTOPHER MURPHY O’CONNOR MADELINE MC KEEVER PETER AND JEAN PERRY KEVIN O’REGAN KAREN KINGSTONANN MAHER EUGENE LYNCH ANTHONY BOYLE MORGAN HURLEY UNION HALL SMOKED FISH VINCENT AND ROSALEEN O’DRISCOLL GUBBEEN FARM MAJELLA O NEILL CLOUD GALLAGHER THE PARTY AND GIFT SHOP ANN CAHALANE HAIR SALON SKIBBEREEN FAIRTRADE COMMITTEESKIBBEREEN THEATRE SOCIETY ATLANTIC SEA KAYAKING IRISH ARMY BAND DRINAGH COFFEE SHOP GLENILEN FARM

SATURDAY 6TH

SEPTEMBER

FISH BARBEQUE AND MASTERCLASSCasey’s o Baltimore, Baltimore/12.00-2.00 m/€10.00/Booking essential

eet at Casey’s of Baltimore Hotel at . noon where you will be greeted with light refreshments, then sit back and relax. Casey’s of Baltimore’s chef will demonstrate mouth wateringly good

sh recipes for barbeques, with plenty of sampling and tastings being o ered along the way. The chef will share handy tips and techniques for preparing and cooking sh on the barbeque, and take you through what sh is in season.Contact : Dominic 028 20197

BELLING FOOD FORUM‘PROMOTION AND APPRECIATION’Liss Ard Estate, Casteltownsend Road, Skibbereen/2.00-5.00 m/Free

arketing and promotion are key ingredients for all West Cork businesses, particularly Artisan food growers and producers. oin na Fitzgibbon, arketing anager of Bord Bia, Tim ucey, Cork County

anager and number of other emminent and experienced marketing gurus to help you promote your business.

THE BELLING WEST CORK ARTISAN FOOD AWARDS DINNERLiss Ard Estate, Casteltownsend Road, Skibbereen/7.00 m/€30.00 er erson/Booking essentialThe prestigious Belling West Cork Artisan Food Awards will be presented by ean and Rose O’Driscoll of Glen Dimplex Belling imited, during a gala dinner at iss Ard Country House. The specially created menu will feature a three course meal that will showcase West Cork artisan food. The Belling West Cork Artisan Food Awards are awarded to three categories: The Originals, The Newcomers and The

tudent Bursary. Contact: 028 40000 Contact : West Cork Hotel : 028 21272

MOBSTERS AND MOLLSSCREENING OF BUGSY MALONE FOLLOWED BY ITALIAN ANTIPASTATown Hall, Skibbereen/7.00 m/€5.00

kibb cenes presents the iconic lm ‘Bugsy alone’ Alan Parker’s musical spoof of gangster lms which features an all child cast with guns that re cream. In this unique mobster movie, cott Baio heads up a prepubescent cast as the title character, a child gangster determined to rule over New ork City. Instead of throwing sts or bullets, the Prohibition era kiddie mobsters sling confections at one another. When Bugsy learns that a rival gang has developed a secret weapon capable of ring sweets as quick as a machine gun shoots bullets, he sets out to heist the high tech tartlauncher. kibb cenes is a community cinema project run by young people in kibbereen with the support of

kibbereen Community and Family Resource Centre

The evening begins with an introduction talk from ord David Puttnam, the Executive Producer of this classic ‘mobster and moll’s’ movie. Delicious custard tarts will be served to theatre goers. For eating and not for throwing!

Albergo Italian Restaurant/9.30 m/€22.50After the show, head to Albergo Italian Restaurant for a tempting Italian inspired menu with ‘ a oso Platters and ‘ obster ains’ . with complimentary glass of wine , to round o a mobster evening West Cork ‘ma a’ style. Dress appropriately.

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SEPTEMBER

GOURMET BRUNCH WITH MUSICRi erside Ca e, North Street, Skibbereen/11.00-2.00 m/ €25.00The best of West Cork products lovingly prepared by the Riverside chefs, andrine and Cliodhna. Booking essential .Contact: 028 40090

SCHULL COUNTRY MARKETPier Road Car Park, Schull/10.00am 2.00 m Visit chull Country arket to choose from a unique selection of locally produced foods and crafts, all presented by the people who made them. Pick up some delicious food for a seaside picnic, enjoy a home baked cake or scone, or take some locallysmoked bacon home for tea!

FOOD FAIR AND MUSIC Gro e House, Schull/4.00 m-7.00 m/FreeHead to Grove House for a wonderful Food Fair. West Cork producers will be on hand with tastings and will have produce for sale. usic entertainment will be provided by ‘ aint ohn the Gambler’ as part of the Harvest oon Festival. Great fun for all the family.Contact: 028 280 7

BANTRY BAY BANQUET The Westlodge Hotel, Bantry/8.00 m/€30.00/Booking essential

ituated with superb views over Bantry Bay, the Westlodge Hotel will host a sumptuous four course meal showcasing the best of West Cork produce. Come and enjoy the nest of Bantry Bay’s local produce, prepared by the Westlodge Hotel’s innovative new Head Chef, Robert Farrell, while enjoying the sunset over Bantry Bay. Contact 027 503 0

CAPTURE THE ICONIC FASTNET LIGHTHOUSE!FASTNET SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP

Meet at Che Yuen, Baltimore/5.00 m/€70.00/Booking essential/Limited to 10 S acesA unique opportunity to learn from and shoot with international award winning landscape photographer Rohan Reilly. Rohan will take you out to the iconic Fastnet ighthouse with the Aquaventures crew, and teach you how to use your camera on a moving boat, how to expose in low light and how to compose and capture the Fastnet ighthouse at its most majestic. After the boat trip he will work with you on your images and print the best one at A size for you to hang on your wall. Contact Rohan: 087 092 71 or www.rohanreilly.com/worksho s or more in ormation

SKIBBEREEN FARMER’S MARKET Fair eld Car Park/10.00am-2.00 m/FreeThis iconic market takes place every aturday morning.

eander through the stalls and discover a wonderful selection of fresh local produce. usic will be provided by popular band ‘The ooks’.

MARKET TOUR Fair eld Car Park Gate/10.30am oin Walter Ryan Purcell of Fresh From West Cork for a guided

tour around the market.www.westcorkmarkets.com

WALK

LISS ARD ESTATE AND GARDENSINCLUDING THE SKY GARDENCasteltownsend Road/10.00am/FreeTour picturesque iss Ard Estate with Tim Whooley on a guided walk and learn the colourful history of the house and grounds, and visit the famous ky Garden.

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THE STORY OF MILK OFFICIAL OPENINGFields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/12.00 noonThe interactive exhibition ‘The tory of ilk’ will be o cially opened by ohn Buckley, oung Farmer of the ear . The exhibition will be open to the public all day until . .

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AL JOHN COLLINS INSPIRE PRINT AND DESIGN SHANE O NEILL ACCOUNTANT SKIBBEREEN GOLF CLUB WOLFE AND COMPANY SOLICITORS

JOHN DALY THE WARREN GALLERY BABY HANNAHS BAR ALISON OSPINA YVONNE WERMUSH BILL & RAINE CHASE DEELISH GARDEN CENTREHOURIHANES SPORTS DINTYS BAR AND RESTAURANT UNION HALL ANNIE MAYS BAR AND RESTAURANT CAHALANES BAR JJ FIELD KIDS TO TEENSSUPERVALU THE CHURCH RESTAURANT THE WEST CORK HOTEL THE RIVERSIDE CAFÉ CASEYS SEAFOOD BAR UNION HALL CIAN O’MAHONY THE LEAP INN THE SIBIN BAR AND RESTAURANT CASEYS OF BALTIMORE THE HARBOUR BAR LEAP THE SOUTHERN STAR NEWSPAPER

MONDAY 8TH

SEPTEMBERTOUR : WESTERLY WANDER

THE MIZEN EXPERIENCE10.30am-5.00 m/Family ticket €18.00Irelands most south westerly point. Visit the award winning aritime useum and Heritage Attraction. This authentic all weather experience is a must see, situated on high cli s above the swirling Atlantic Ocean tides. From the Visitor Centre, the ignal tation is a ten minute walk along a path, down the steps and across the dramatic Arched Bridge. Enjoy the spectacular uninterrupted view to the south of the iconic Fastnet Rock

ighthouse, ‘Ireland’s Teardrop’ which was the last landfall seen by many emigrants to America and one of arconi’s rst telegraph stations. For festival visitors, the izen Cafe, with its excellent home cooked meals, will o er A Taste of West Cork Food Festival special of a West Cork Cheese Platter featuring locally produced Gubbeen Cheese, Durrus Cheese and seasonal West Cork alad.Contact: 028 35115

SCHULLVisit the traditional village of chull set on the dramatic Atlantic coastline in the shadow of ount Garbriel. Visit the iconic Blue House Gallery which showcases the work of a number of prominent West Cork Artists.

‘DU EAT ALON’ COMPETITIONFair eld Car Park, Skibbereen/12.00/€20 er erson or €35.00 or a relay team

A fun take on the duathalon! Competitors will have to run, eat, cycle, eat, run and eat three preset routes, and will be required to eat a portion of sumptuous food before they continue the next stage. ome may be a little messy in their haste! A great day out for all the family! pectators will be able to feast more sedately from the many food stalls that will be in the Fair eld Car Park.Contact : 08 19 973

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPAbbeystrewry Hall, Skibbereen/3.00 m/€5.00/Booking essentialoin Allison Roberts from Clonakilty Chocolate as she presents

a hands on chocolate workshop for children aged years old. Numbers limited. Contact : 08 3 3985

TRUFFLES AND WINE THE FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE STORY Annie Mays Bar & Restaurant, Bridge St, Skibbereen/ .00 m/€5.00/Booking essentialAllison Roberts, master chocolate maker, where she will tell her extraordinary story of her trip to Ghana, and how Fairtrade provides assistance to the Cocoa bean growers in Ghana. Plenty of delicious chocolate tastings at this event! Contact : 08 3 3985

TRADITIONAL BARBEQUE AND LIVE MUSICLea Inn, Lea / rom 5.30 mThis traditional barbeque o ers a wonderful spread of seafood, kebabs, burgers and much more.Contact: Ann Sheehan 028 33 8

A TASTE OF EASTERN EUROPE WEST CORK STYLE!Paragon Bar and Restaurant, Skibbereen/7.00 mThe Paragon will go Eastern European for the night with traditional food, music and dancing.Contact : 028 21772

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GLENILEN FARMCastledonovan, Drimoleague/10.00am/€3.50/Booking EssentialGlenilen Farm has been tended by generations of the Kingston family. Resting on the banks of the River Ilen from which the farm takes its name, Glenilen Farm has an idyllic location for dairy farming. The lush hills of Drimoleague o er the cows a rich and plentiful supply of nutritious grass and the cows in turn supply the rich tasty milk which is a core ingredient in all the Glenilen products. In , Valerie began using this milk to make homemade cheesecakes for the local country market, and from this small beginning, the award winning Glenilen Farm products began. The farm is well worth a visit.Contact: 028 31179

THE HOLLIESCENTRE FOR PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITYEnniskeane/11.30am/Free (Donations acce ted)Visit the Hollies for a guided tour of this unique establishment. The Hollies is a centre for training in Practical ustainability situated on about acres near Enniskeane. It is owned by An Baile Dulra Teoranta, a company with charitable status for the educational work it promotes. The Hollies aim is to create working examples of what a sustainable society might look like in the areas of housing, energy, gardening, economics and community development. The Hollies is particularly known as the prime place for the revival of cob building in Ireland. Well worth a visit. Contact: 023 884 7001

A TASTE OF MEXICO WEST CORK STYLEDrinagh Co ee Sho , Dunmanway/2.00 mThe sta at Drinagh Co ee shop will excel themselves with a glorious celebration of exican food West Cork tyle. Delight in fajitas and tacos lled with the nest of West Cork produce. Contact: 023 885 5538

THE MANCH PROJECTBallineen/3.00 m/Allow 1.5 hours or this walk/€2.00 donationTake a guided tour through the anch project, situated on a private woodland estate of acres which INFF has leased to use as both an Education Centre and as a demonstration site for various unique national forestry trials. The anch Project involves many di erent aspects of land management. There are

kilometers of pathways comprising woodland and riparian walks. A stretch of the now defunct West Cork Railway runs through the estate. The guided tour will cover biodiversity to local heritage and history. The anch Project includes extensive hedgerow management and hedge–laying demonstrations, a Victorian Walled Garden which has been restored as a Biodiversity Garden, including living willow sculptures, unique forestry trials, and a rare area of what is termed Ancient Woodland. Contact: 023 8822823

During this unique experience, discover the fun of catching prime fresh sh in the pristine clean waters o West Cork on board the ‘ och an lasc’. earn the simple secrets of sh preparation, and enjoy your fresh catch, cooked by Caseys of nion Hall’s head chef, cooked to three di erent recipes while you discuss the size of “the one that got away”. Itinerary for the day: . pm Board the charter boat ‘ och an Iasc’ at Reen pier nion Hall . . pm Fishing the fruitful waters o the West Cork Coast . . pm Tuition on sh preparation on board the ‘ och an Iasc’ . pm Return to Reen Pier . pm Complimentary glass of wine in Casey’s Bar nion Hall . pm Enjoy your ‘Catch of the Day’ in Caseys of nion Hall.Contact : 087 2792983

WEST CORK CAST, CATCH AND EAT EXPERIENCEWITH TOM COLLINS OF SEAANGLINGCHARTERS.IE AND CASEYS OF UNION HALReen Pier, Union Hall/2.00 m/€ 0.00 /Booking essential numbers limited

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SCORÁIOCHTBaby Hannah’s, Skibbereen/9.00 m/Free A traditional evening of storytelling and reminiscing with the kibbereen Historical ociety.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS COOKERY COMPETITION Mercy Heights, Skibbereen/11.30amThis competition encourages Transition ear Home Economic tudents to research, prepare, cook and present a meal of their choice that highlights West Cork produce. The judges look for quality, value for money and the use of West cork produce. ponsored by Glenilen Farm.Contact : 085 888 5293

STYLE AND CURLKarizma Hair Salon, North Street, Skibbereen/4.00- .00 m/Free/Booking essentialCall into to Karizma Hair alon, for a complimentary glass of prosecco, where ames and his team will be on hand to magically transform your appearance in a matter of moments with the ick of a hair wand, or twirl and a clip of a lock of hair. This ‘mini hair do’ session is guaranteed to be popular, booking essential!Contact : 028 23582

RIVER ILEN CRUISE 1De arting Baltimore Pier/4.45 m/€20.00/ allow 1.5 hours or this tri /Booking essentialTravel up river from Baltimore, passing some of Carberys Hundred Isles, taking in spectacular scenery and magni cent riverside homes. Cruise past the old trading port of Old Court with its two boatyards and an O Driscoll Castle. Travel under the New Bridge into kibbereen, before returning down river to Baltimore Harbour. Passenger capacity is limited to persons. Passengers must be aged years or older.Contact Baltimore Sea Sa ari in o baltimoreseasa ari.ie

hone 02820753 or 087 24097 1

KING OF THE GRILLFields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/

.00 m/€5.00The battle of the burger continues! Craft butchers from West Cork come together to cook their speciality burgers – the meat has to be the hero – the public vote on their favourite burger, together with a little help from visting guest chef, ohn Dixon and the oating trophy is awarded. A Taste of Poland will also be back at King of the Grill.

PASTRY MAKING DEMONSTRATIONThe Co ee Sho , Union Hall/11.00am/Freeoin Carol Noonan for a pastry making demonstration in The

Co ee hop, nion Hall. Carol has been a chef for the last years. he trained at Cork Institute of Technology and has worked in some of Cork’s best restaurants from Paddy Garibaldi’s, Café Paradiso, the famous vegetarian restaurant, to coozis. he honed her skills at The Bay View Hotel in Ballycotton and The ea View Country House Hotel at Ballylickey. Carol is passionate about good food, made with love, and this demonstration is sure to inspire con dence in even the reluctant baker!

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BALLYDEHOB Tour the traditional Irish village of Ballydehob, and visit the unique Gurtnagrough Folk useum, a large private collection of antiquities including a wide variety of vintage agricultural tools and domestic utensils. Among the collection are items that date from the ’s. Contact : 028 37274

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF BALLYDEHOBMeet at the Community Hall/11.30am/€3.00Guided tour of picturesque Ballydehob, including the magni cent Twelve Arch Bridge, the former West Carbery Tramway and ight Railway viaduct which is now a footbridge.

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HUDSON WHOLE FOODS1.00 mAfter the historic walking tour, head to Hudsons Wholefood hop for lunch. Hudson’s is West Cork’s longest established family run wholefood shop o ering a Vegetarian Cafe and bakery which is a focal point in the organic community in West Cork. They will be o ering a West Cork festival special.

LEVIS’ CORNERHOUSE BAR1.00 mHead to evis’s bar for a traditional music session. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of evis’ Bar, made famous by sisters, ulia and Nell evis. Now run by their grandnephew. Finger food will be served.

SKIBBEREEN HISTORICAL WALKSkibbereen Heritage Centre/12.00 noon/ €3.50 including entrance to the Heritage Centreoin Pat Cleary on a walk around the historic town of kibbereen and visit the kibbereen Heritage Centre that

features the Famine Exhibition and the ough Hyne Visitors Centre.

APPLE BETTY’S CAFEThe Square, Skibbereen/12.00-2.00 mApple Betty’s Cafe presents Caroline’s Crepe Cart With an array of delicious llings for kids and adults alike! Eat in or take out. Contact: 028 51833

ocated just outside the West Cork town of kibbereen on acres, award winning Thornhill

Organic Farm, registered with the Organic Farm Trust, produces high quality soft fruits, salads, herbs and a selection of vegetables. Anthony Boyle and organ Hurley are passionate about what they do and take great pride in supplying quality produce to local consumers and restaurants in the West Cork region. Thornhill Farm also produces free range pedigree rare breed addleback and Gloucester Old pot pigs for breeding. Thornhill Farm’s vision for the future is to be able to produce

and supply a broader range of quality organic vegetables and free range pork at a ordable prices in County Cork and beyond. Contact: Anthony 08 347 7087

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THORNHILL ORGANIC FARMMeet at the Fire Station on the Marsh Road, Skibbereen/2.00-4.00 m/Free

‘HIDDEN HISTORY’ LOUGH HYNE WALKMeet at the Car Park, Lough Hyne/10.00am/Free/Booking essentialoin Terri Kearney author of ‘ ough Hyne : The arine Researchers’

and ‘ ough Hyne : From Pre History to the Present’ for a di erent perspective of ough Hyne. Terri will take walkers on her daily trail around the lough. Peeling o the layers of history, she will share some of what she has learnt about the landscape and people of the lough over the years. This walk covers some hill walking, and may not be suitable for everyone. Contact: 028 40900

MINI MARKETDrinagh Co-O , Market Street, Skibbereen/10.00-12.00/FreeDrinagh Co op will host a ‘mini market’ in their newly refurbished store, with West Cork food producers o ering tasting samples of their produce.Contact : 028 24200

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TIMOLEAGUE ABBEYTimoleague/11.00am/€5.00 ( or tour o Abbey and entry to Micheal Collins Centre)/meet in Abbey car arkGuided tour through the historic th Century Franciscan Abbey perched at the edge of a long sea inlet on the edge of Courtmacsherry Bay. The Abbey was founded by the Franciscan order in

A.D., on the site of a th century monastic settlement founded by aint olaga. The name Timoleague comes from the Irish for House of olaga Tigh olaga . In its day the abbey was one of the largest and most important of the religious houses in Ireland. ike all monasteries, it was suppressed during the Reformation but the monks stayed in the district and returned in to repair it and bring it back to life.Contact : Tim Crowley 023 884 107

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ROLFS COUNTRY HOUSE KALBO’S CAFÉ MARION CRUDGE EUGENE MCSWEENEY STEPHEN CURRAN NEIL GRANT TIMOTHY CROWLEY ALAN TOBINKAY & DAVID QUINN COMHALTAS CEOLTEOIRI EIREANN EITHNE AND BRENDAN MCCARTHY CAROL NOONAN THE MARKET HOUSE JASON & FIONA FIELDFIONA’S FASHIONS CHRISTY DEMPSEY BARRY DEMPSEY SUSAN AND MICHAEL BOLAND NORMA ROBERTS SELECT VESTRY ABBEYSTREWRY CHURCHSKIBBEREEN LIBRARY THORNHILLS ORGANIC FARM THE NOLAN FAMILY, UNION HALL MICHEAL HURLEY LISS ARD ESTATE KEVIN BUCKLEY

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KAYAK ON LOUGH HYNE BY NIGHTMeet at Lough Hyne Car Park/€45.oo/7.00 m/Booking essentialExplore the unique waters of ough Hyne by kayak at night, an atmospheric and gentle paddle, which is many people’s rst experience of kayaking. lip silently into the night surrounded by the magic of the ‘dripping diamonds’ phosphorescence and succumb to an increased awareness of sound while paddling in the darkness. Contact: Jim Kennedy 028 21058

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FIELD’S OF SKIBBEREEN BAKERY VISITField’s o Skibbereen Bakery, Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen/4.00 m/FreeField’s of kibbereen opens the doors of their new state of the art bakery. oin aster Baker, Kevin O’Regan, for a class in baking with delectable tastings of fresh out of the oven treats.

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UMMERA SMOKEHOUSETimoleague/10.00am/FreeFor nearly forty years mmera mokehouse has built up an enviable reputation for producing some of the nest smoked salmon available. mmera uses Irish organically reared salmon their natural avour and texture, blended with careful curing,

and gentle smoking over smouldering oak res produces some of the nest smoked salmon available. The tour includes a visit to mmera’s wetland system and vermicomposting unit which enhances their commitment to environmental issues. A wonderful opportunity to taste mmera products in the environment where they are produced. For directions : goo.gl/maps/wosnContact : 023 884 44 or 087 202 7227

RIVER ILEN CRUISE 2De arting Baltimore Pier/5.30 m/€20.00/ allow 1.5 hours or this tri /Booking essentialTravel up river from Baltimore, passing some of Carbery’s Hundred Isles, taking in spectacular scenery and magni cent riverside homes. Cruise past the old trading port of Old Court with its two boatyards and an O Driscoll Castle. Travel under the New Bridge into kibbereen, before returning down river to Baltimore Harbour. Passenger capacity is limited to persons. Passengers must be aged years or older.Contact 02820753 or 087 24097 1

NESPRESSO COFFEE TASTINGThornhills Electrical, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/ rom 11.00/ reeHidden inside each Nespresso capsule are the nest co ees in the world, which have been blended, roasted and ground with the utmost skill and care. Thornhills Electrical, kibbereen invite co ee lovers to experience the taste of these rich and complex blends, freshly brewed. Who knows – maybe George Clooney himself may stop by!

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONDrinagh Co-o Co ee Sho , Market Street, Skibbereen/ .30 m/Freeoin Alan and Katie in Drinagh’s newly refurbished Co ee hop for a cooking demonstration with a di erence – with

delicious tastings and handy cooking tips.Contact : Gordon 028 24200

A TASTE OF THE SEAMary Ann’s Restaurant, Castletownshend/7.00 m/€35.95/Booking essentialIndulge your taste buds over four courses, at an evening of the nest seafood, prepared by Chef Trish O’ ahony, in the multi award winning ary Ann’s Restaurant, Castletownshend.Contact : 028 3 14

RICHY’S BISTRO COOKING DEMONSTRATIONRichy’s Bistro, Clonakilty/7.00 m/€25.00/Booking essentialTake the opportunity of stepping into the kitchen at Richy’s Bistro for a hands on cookery demonstration. Richy and his guest chef for the evening will guide you through a delicious two course menu. Then of course you get to eat the meal prepared during the master class! Take the full recipes home with you so you can impress your friends and family.Contact :

UNION HALL LOCAL PRODUCE NIGHTDinty’s o Union Hall/7.00 mAn evening of celebrating the produce of the sea, and all good things from nion Hall.Contact : 028 33373

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MICHAEL COLLINS CENTRECastleview, Clonakilty/12.00 noon/€3.00/Allow 1.5 hours or this tourVisitors to the ichael Collins Centre enjoy a short audio/visual which explores the Big Fella’s childhood, his family history, his school days and the important Collins’ sites around Clonakilty. The visitor is taken through the rebellion, War of Independence, Treaty talks and the Civil War. The tragic death of ichael Collins at Beal Na Blath and his legacy are also discussed. The presentation ends with a guided tour of the ambush trail, a life size replica of an ambush site complete with Crossley Tender and replica of ichael Collins famous Rolls Royce armoured car “ liabh N mBan”. Here the events at Beal na Blath and the history of the vehicles in the Collins convoy are explained in more detail. Visitors can then return to the cottage/theatre to view the exhibitions of photographs, documents and militaria.Bookings : Tim Crowley 023 884 107

WEST CORK PRODUCE TASTINGSScally’s Su ervalu, Clonakilty/12.00-4.00 m/FreeCall into to cally’s upervalu where well known West Cork Producers will o er sampling of their produce. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE WEST CORK STYLE

Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery/Booking essentialThe Celtic Ross Hotel Head Chef, Graeme Campbell, will team up with ‘ pice an’ extraordinaire to create a carnival of avour with the masterful addition of subtle spices creatively used to enhance and compliment the nest West Cork produce. This evening promises to delight diners with a unique and delicious taste experience!Contact : 023 88 48722 or e-mail in o celticross.com

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PATRICK AND BERNIE MCCARTHY PAT MAGUIRE PROPERTIES THE CASTLE CASTLETOWNSHEND ROHAN REILLY MAIREADH HURLEY ROBERT HARRISAPPLE BETTYS CAFÉ DESMOND GIBBONS AND CO WILLIAM O BRIEN CORNER PUB CHARLIE MC CARTHY DALY DRAPERY TERRI KEARNEY DENIS O LEARY JEWELLERS MC CARTHYS BAR HURLEYS GARAGE THE BUSY BEE CLARE AND MARTIN GALLAGHER ABBEY FURNITUREOCEAN WILD RESTAURANT AND TAKE AWAY SKIBBEREEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE BUTCHERS DAUGHTER HAIRDRESSERS

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TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONAnnie May’s Restaurant and Bar, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/€15.00/8.00 m-10.00 mEnjoy a traditional Irish music session in Annie ays Restaurant and Bar, while you savour West Cork Oysters and sip on Guinness, a traditional partnership.Contact: 028 22930

WEST FORK MAGAZINE BUSINESS BREAKFAST The West Cork Hotel, arrive 7.30am, rom t start 7.45am, nish 9.15amFull Irish Break ast incl tea/co ee : €10.00 Places limited to 50. (€4.00 o ticket rice will go to West Cork Ra id Res onse)

This year The West Fork team have invited two small West Cork artisan food operations to talk about how they developed their businesses from the initial idea through to creating a brand, developing produce, building publicity, raising nance and plans for the future.Paul Philips from West Cork Pies will tell his story from how he spotted a gap in the market to the current committment made by usgraves to trial his pies and scotch eggs which will be on our breakfast menu .

usan and Tom Fehily from Wild Berry Bakery will talk about the road they’ve travelled right up to recently winning the inaugural Food ensory Experience Award for their Wildberry Glutenfree Products at the Cork and Kerry Food Forum. Come along, enjoy a good breakfast in an informal and relaxed setting and we promise to have you on the way back to work by . am!

Contact : 028 21200 to book a lace.

THE FIG AND OLIVE CAFEFa bridge, Clonakilty/1.30 mEnjoy a sumptuous festival special West Cork plate at the Fig and Olive Café. Contact: 023 882 1872

THE MYSTICAL MENU EXPERIENCELiss Ard Estate, Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen/ .00 m/€45.00/Booking essential.Enjoy a ystical enu in iss Ard Country House, with the focus on nutrition and unique taste sensations. The four course meal will feature locally grown produce and wild foraged food as part of a whole body well being experience. Booking essential. Book for the Wild oul Food Workshop and the ystical enu Experience at . Contact : 028 40000

WILD SOUL FOOD WORKSHOPLiss Ard Estate, Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen/3.00-5.00 m/€25.00/Booking essentialoin iss Ard’s visionary Chefs and Clinical Nutritionist, April

Danann, for a soul food workshop. This interactive hands on workshop will demonstrate fermentation techniques and will teach you about food for the body, mind and soul. Booking is essential for this workshop as numbers are limited. Contact: 028 40000

A TASTE OF THAILANDBaan Su ittra, Connolly Street, Clonakilty/7.00 m/Booking essentialIndulge your senses in a dining experience that would normally only be found in Thailand. uzie uses fresh high quality ingredients to produce mouth wateringly avoursome dishes creating authentic Thai cuisine. Contact: 023 883 793

TEE OFF AND TASTE TEASERDunmore House Hotel, Clonakilty/ 4.00 m/€25.00 (includes €5 donation to Co-Action) Timesheet 023 8833352Head to Dunmore House Hotel for golf a hole mixed scramble. Then enjoy a glass of wine and plate of West Cork Artisan produce sitting on the deck, while taking in the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Contact : 023 8833352

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CASTLETOWNSHEND WALKING TOURMeet at Drishane House gate/11.00am/ €15.00 including house and castle entry/Allow 3 hours or this tourParticipate in a walking tour of Castletownshend – starting at historic Drishane House, home of the omervilles, visit the Edith omerville useum. Walk through the historic village of Castetownshend to the Townshend Castle. Climb the steps to t Barrahane’s Church to see the magni cent Harry Clarke stained glass windows and the omerville Graves.Contact: Robert Salter Townshend 028 3 383

TRIP TO FASTNET ROCKDe arting rom Baltimore Pier/ 11.00am/€35.00oin Rosaleen and Vincent on board ‘ The ystic Waters’ for this

wonderful cruise to the iconic landmark of the Fastnet Rock. The round trip will take approximately hours so please bring a packed lunch. Complimentary tea and co ee will be served on board.Contact : 087 2 3 8470

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GLENGARRIFF BAMBOO GARDENS, GARNISH ISLAND AND THE EWE EXPERIENCEMeet at Maritime Hotel, Bantry/11.00am/€10.00 or bus/Ma imum ca acity on bus is 14/Booking Essential/Entry Fees to be aid at gates. Pre erential estival rates a ly.

Visit the unique exotic garden, situated in the mild climate of Glengarri . There are thirty di erent species of bamboo surrounded by palms and other tropical plants, amidst of romantic paths and breathtaking views. Head on to the Glengarri Pier to take the ferry to visit the amazing island garden on Garnish Island, located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarri in Bantry Bay. The very sheltered ferry trip includes a wonderful visit to seal island

where you will visit the very tame seal colony. Garnish Island is world renowned for its gardens which are laid out in beautiful walks and it has some stunning specimen plants which are rare in this climate. For history bu s the Island also boasts a restored artello tower on its southern shores with amazing views of the bay from the battlements of the tower.

unch in award winning anning s Emporium. Head on to the Ewe Experience, Ireland’s only interactive and interpretative sculpture garden in a spectacular waterfall oasisContact: Glengarri Tours (Gene O’Sullivan) 087 9730741

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UNION HALL SMOKED FISHUnion Hall/2.00 m/FreeVisit the family run business in nion Hall that has been operating from this picturesque shing village in West Cork for the last years. pecialising in salmon, mackerel kippers and trout which are brined then slowly oak smoked in the centuries old traditional manner. The Nolan’s are a family with generations of expertise in the shing industry. Contact : 028 33125

SPECIAL SPANISH TAPAS EVENINGThe Mews, Baltimore/ .00 -8.30 m/€3.00 - €5.00 er Ta as (B.O.Y. wine)Enjoy an informal evening in the ews with a selection of Tapas ‘Bilboa’ style. Contact : 028 20818

A TASTE OF WEST CORK WITH O’KEEFFE’S SUPERVALU BANTRYO Kee e’s Su ervalu, Bantry/11.00-4.00 m/FreeCall in to O’Kee es upervalu for a Taste of West Cork, with great tastings being o ered all day featuring West Cork produce.

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MOO CREW FROM FARM TO FRIDGEFields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/3.30 4.30 m/FreeTara Regan, chool Programme pecial Projects anager, National Dairy Council NDC , will present the NDC’s innovative, nation wide nutrition awareness raising project for primary schools, The oo Crew – the Primary Dairy OOvement. Tara, aided and abetted by illy the Cow, will present the nutritional pro le of milk and how it can be made accessible to children, with suggestions for lesson plans and projects. Aimed principally at teachers, this session is open to the general public and will be of special interest to parents.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING RECONNECT WITH FOOD ON A SPIRITUAL LEVELA ril Danann (Clinical Nutritionist, Rebel Foods Market Stall)/12.00 noon/€5.00/Booking essential

With food spirituality in mind – the Danann family have taken their own unique approach to living sustainably reconnecting with the source of food, healing with plant medicine, learning from the land while watching their lives come full circle. ince the recession the Danann family have embraced each of the things they longed to do bee keeping, tending animals for food, medicinal herb garden and nding ways to work for themselves, all the while discovering purpose and meaning in life’s work. Visit the Danann farm to see, taste, talk about and discover these ancient and gentle roots – to a sustainable life. Rebel Foods arket tall products on sale on the day. Directions : In eap village, take the road beside The

Harbour Bar, travel a mile and turn left at sign for Ballinlough, continue a few metres to rst gate with pillars on right you have reached the Dananns.Contact: 087 23 1 1 www.a rildanann.com

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A TASTE OF THE SEA SEAFOOD BUFFETLa Concha Sea ood Restaurant, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/

.30 m and 9.00 m/€40.00/Booking essentialBack by popular demand, a Concha eafood Restaurant invites you to a sumptuous seafood bu et, o ering a wonderful selection of the varieties of seafood that are to be found o the coast of West Cork.Contact : 087 12 1700

A GOURMET EVENING AT ROLF’S COUNTRY HOUSERol s Country House, Baltimore /7.30 m/€55.00 (including wine)A gourmet dinner with wine at Rolfs Country House, enjoy a

ve course gourmet dinner with paired wine, presented by Rolfs Wine aster.Booking essential Contact: 028 20289

A TASTE OF THE ‘WILD WEST’An Chistin Beag, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/7.00 mThis fun evening of ‘Wild West Food’ organised by Pauline and Bernie, promises to be an event not to be missed. o put on your cowboy gear and ho down! Book early.Contact: 028 22019

THE FISHERMAN’S CHOICE CELEBRATING PRODUCE FROM UNION HALLCasey’s o Union Hall/7.00 mAn evening of celebrating the wonderful produce from the sea and all the good things from nion Hall.Contact: Paul 028 33590

BANTRY COUNTRY MARKETThe Square, Bantry/9.00am-1.00 mBantry Country arket is one of the most vibrant markets in West Cork. Hosting an abundance of stalls selling a vast array of local produce that will make your mouth water. There is also extensive bric a brac stalls, craft stalls and even pet stalls. The atmosphere is always buzzing at this market, it is one not to be missed!

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CAHERBEG FREE RANGE PIG FARMRosscarbery/10.00am/€3.00Visit Caherbeg Free Range Pig Farm, Avril and Willie Allshire’s large open air award winning free range pig farm. Avril will explain the many advantages to free range pig farming and do sample her award winning produce. ee website for directions caherbegfreerangepork.ieContact: Avril 087 914 0811

SKIBBEREEN COUNTRY MARKETAbbeystrewry Hall, Skibbereen/11.30am-2.00 mThis market takes place every Friday morning in Abbeystrewry Hall and o ers a wide selection of local home baked cakes, breads, jams and many more tasty treats. amples and tastings of produce will be available.Contact: 087 218 4489

HOME VISIT

GLEBE GARDENS Baltimore/ 12.00/€5.00/Booking essential.Visit these romantic gardens by the sea. These gardens are constantly evolving. The vegetable garden is always changing and while the emphasis is on productivity, this season the Perry family will be planting more owers and herbs to provide food for their pollinators. The garden has been included in ‘The Best Gardens in Ireland’ by hirley anigan. The award winning Glebe Cafe is featured in The Bridgestone Guide and was Good Food Ireland Regional Winner in and will be open to serve lunch after your garden visit.Contact: 028 20579

WALK AND HOME VISIT

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF BALTIMORE AND DUN NA SEAD CASTLE VISITMeet outside Bushes Bar, The Square, Baltimore/2.30-4.30 m /€4.00 entrance ee to the CastleVisit the Cove, site of the infamous pirate ‘ ack of Baltimore’ and head on to the Beacon for spectacular coastal views of the Atlantic. Return to Baltimore village for a guided tour of Dun na ead Castle, ending the day with sundowners in historic Bushes Bar.

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WOODEN BOAT EXHIBITION AND TALKBaltimore Pier/4.30 m/FreeAn exhibition of traditional wooden boats – lobster boats, mackerel boats and larger vessels. The talk will cover the history of shing in West Cork and the building of traditional boats.

A TASTE OF INDIA MEETS A TASTE OF WEST CORK AT THE RIVERSIDE CAFERiverside Ca e, North Street, Skibbereen/€35.00/7.00 mCliodhna and andrine are delighted to host Guest Chef hashi Rami for one night only at The Riverside Cafe. hashi Rami loves to cook! He is self taught while cooking is his passion, it was never his full time job he is an actor by profession, currently based in Dublin. hashi describes his style as rustic, and says that curry is as much about mellow balance as it is about spice. hashi will cook a “Thali” a tasting menu of Indian dishes using the nest West Cork ingredient. Places are limited and booking essential. Contact: 028 40090

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LILY’S CAKES, ICING DEMONSTRATIONFields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/4.00 m/Freeoin illian for a fun and innovative workshop on icing cakes! earn the techniques that will give your cakes and cupcakes a

professional ourish!Contact : Lillian 08 38 15 5

COCKTAILS WITH ADAMAnnie Mays Restaurant and Bar, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/rom .30 m/Cocktail making demonstration: 8.30 m-

9.30 m/€20.00/booking essentialWest Corks talented Cocktail maker, CIT student, Adam, will prepare his signature cocktail’s all night long. Guests will be treated to a cocktail making demonstration from . . pm. Cover charge includes two cocktails, served with Warm

moked keaghanore Duck alad or nion Hall Fish ‘n ChipsContact: 028-22930

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CAPE CLEAR WALKING TOURMeet at Baltimore Pier/10.30am€15.00 or tea and scones on arrival /sou or chowder and sandwiches at Sean Rua’s Restaurant a ter the walk. O tional bus tour on arrival on Ca e ClearFerry to be aid on boarding: Adult €1 .00/ Child €8.00 / Family ticket (2 adults/2 children) €40.00

Take a guided walk on Cape Clear Island, Ireland’s most southerly inhabited island. Depart from Baltimore Pier on board the Dun an Oir and minutes later arrive at Cape Clear Island. On arrival meet your guide, renowned poet and author, Chuck Kruger for refreshments in ean Rua’s Restaurant overlooking the calm and welcoming waters of the North Harbour. Then experience a unique walking tour of the island, encompassing spectacular views of the iconic Fastnet ighthouse. Alternatively take a bus tour of the Island with full commentary throughout. The walk and bus tour will be followed by a light lunch in ean Rua’s restaurant, featuring island produced foods on the menu.

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WILD AND ORGANIC Kalbos Ca e, North Street, Skibbereen/7.00 m/€30.00 with com limentary glass o ProseccoAward winning restaurant, Kalbos Cafe, presents a ‘wild and organic’ evening showcasing the very best of organic local produce from Thornhill Organic Farm and utilising the wild and wonderful fruits of the West Cork seas and hedgerowsContact: 028 21515

ART AND WINE DINNERMary Ann’s Restaurant, Castletownshend/7.30 m/€55.00 including wine/Booking essentialIn celebration of att amb, a Chicago born artist of Irish heritage, ary Ann’s Restaurant will present a spectacular four course dinner with selected wines. At the end of the dinner, one lucky diner will win a att amb original painting worth , ! Contact : 028 3 14

STARLIGHT SERENADE Atlantic Sea Kayaking/Lough Hyne/7.00 m/€55.00/Booking essentialThere is always something to make you gasp on the moonlight, starlight kayak trip, whether it be the silhouette of the seabirds on the shore, the panoply of stars overhead, the moonlight re ected on the water or the astonishing e ect of the ‘dripping diamonds’ bio luminescence. The

tarlight eranade combines kayaking under the stars with the exquisite experience pausing in your paddle to listen to the stirring sound of Baroque usic while enjoying some delicious snacks to complete the sensory journey The trip begins before darkness which gives you time to get used to the kayak. This trip is very atmospheric, and is suitable for all adults – beginners upwards.Contact : 028 21058 or email in o atlanticseakayaking.com

WORKSHOP WITH FARM VISIT

BROWN ENVELOPE SEEDSTurk Head, meet at Lisheen Church on the Schull Road/10.00-1.00 m/€20.00/Booking EssentialVisit adeline cKeever who is the only independent full time seed saver, running Brown Envelope eeds from her farm in Turk Head. adeline grew up on a farm in County eath and studied Botany in TCD before moving to the A in to live and work on an organic farm. adeline will present a workshop on eed avers which will be followed by a walk around the farm. The farm is situated in spectacular and dramatic surroundings and is well worth a visit.Contact : Madeline 028 38184

SKIBBEREEN FARMERS MARKET Fair eld Car Park, Skibbereen/10am-2.00 m/Free Every aturday at the market you can nd an extensive range of fresh local produce. The market is the source of a diverse selection of quality local art and crafts and provides a great hunting ground for collectors of antiques, books and bric a brac.

MARKET TOUR Fair eld Car Park Gate/10.30am oin Walter Ryan Purcell of Fresh From West Cork for a guided tour around the market.

IRISH ARMY BAND - 11.00am/FreeWe are delighted to welcome back the Irish Army Band to the

kibbereen Farmers arket at . am.

In celebration of food, and to introduce the Tree House’s recently launched nutritious and delicious food menu, The Treehouse Indoor Play Centre Cafe will be hosting an all day ini arket displaying and selling a fabulous range of salads, quiches, soups and yummy treats. imply grab a table and enjoy a nibble while the kids play or buy to take home and sample later. As a little something special for the children a fabulous and free cake pop stall will run all day long where little ones can get stuck in and make their own cake pops....and eat them too! Contact : 028 482 4

The heeps Head Producers will set up their market in the Car Park at Arundels by the Pier. This market will o er a wide range of fresh produce from fresh vegetables in season, cheeses, eggs, potatoes. Delicious fresh baking, bread, cakes, gluten free choices, home made jams and preserves will all delight your senses. The market will also host craft stalls such as pottery, hand made crafts, cut owers, hand knitted items, greetings cards, paintings potted plants cooked snacks. The location of this market, kindly make available by hane and Fiona Arundel proprietors of Arundels by the Pier, makes it an ideal family day out. There is a wonderful play ground and spectacular views across Dunmanus Bay Contact: 027 7033

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

ARUNDELS BY THE PIERKitchen Cove, Ahakista/11.00am/Free/Booking essentialCookery demonstration with Arundels by the Pier’s Head Chef Dominique Carucci. Dominique, who is half Italian and half French, instils a sheer rush of adrenaline and passion into his cooking that is all consuming. He is obsessed with preparing innovative and inspiring dishes using the nest West Cork produce. This is a cooking demonstration with a di erence, and is not to be missed. Booking essential, limited spaces in marquee. Contact: 027 7033

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THE SHEEP’S HEAD WAYThe Cabin, Ahakista/11.00am registration/FreeGuided hill walking on the heep’s Head Way. Option of two walks to chose – either a gentle hour walk or a more extended hour guided walk along one of Irelands most dramatic coastlines. Register at the Cabin, Ahakista at . am. Walks start at . am from the Cabin. For urther in o lease contact : shee sheadway gmail.com

SHEEPS HEAD PRODUCERS MARKETArundels by the Pier Car Park, Kitchen Cove, Ahakista/11.00am-1.00 m/Free

THE TREE HOUSE IN DOOR PLAY CENTRE AND CAFEMarsh Road, Skibbereen/11.00-5.00 m/€ .00 er child

ESKUAK EVENING WITH PACO MESAGlebe Gardens, Baltimore/7.00 m/€ 5.00 including wine airings rom Wines DirectBooking essential/Friday th aturday th eptember/Paco esa comes to Glebe Gardens Restaurant from t. ohn’s in ondon, via the Fat Duck, K, elBulli and Arzak, pain for two evenings only. Paco presents his new concept evening called eskuak www.eskuak.com . With eskuak, Paco will create a menu as a personal response to the surroundings at The Glebe, celebrating the gardens, local products and producers and leaning on experience gathered from a colourful culinary journey.Contact: 028 20579

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 FLAVOURSSUNDAY STREET MARKETMain Street, Skibbereen /12.00-4.00 m/FreeThe theme for the street market this year is ‘Around the world in avours’. The annual Taste of West Cork Food Festival treet arket will have an abundance of food to o er from around the world. oin us in the special food tent o ering wonderful foods tasting to all. Bands will entertain throughout the afternoon and a special seating area will be provided close to the stage for visitors to the street market to relax and enjoy their delicious food purchases while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and entertainment. There will be a special performance from Comhaltas Irish dancers, traditional and artisan craft exhibitions and an extensive children’s entertainment area. hops on ain

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CHILDREN ‘ MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA’Je ’s Wood Fired Pizza, Skibbereen/12.30-2.30 m/€5.00/booking essentialChildren of all ages are invited to e ’s Wood Fired Pizza to create their own pizzas, selecting an array of toppings and cheeses, then watch the pizzas bake in the wood red oven.Contact: Je 083 34 4 25

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SUSTAINABLE FARMING CONFERENCEWest Cork Hotel, Ilen Street, Skibbereen/1.00-4.00 m/Free

According to the nited Nations the current world population of . billion will increase to . billion by the year . The challenge for agricultural communities around the world is to feed an additional . billion people at a time when climate change continues to deplete land and water resources and energy costs continue to rise. In short, we must nd a way to produce more food with fewer resources. In an e ort to address this problem the E and other developing counties around the world are moving towards a system of agriculture that is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. The purpose of this seminar is to explore the various components of sustainable farming from

an Irish perspective. What role can sustainable farming play in minimising soil degradation and halting biodiversity loss what sustainable practices can farmers implement to o set increased energy costs and how can sustainable farming secure the livelihoods of rural populations such as West Cork. peakers include Dr teve Collins, Harrold Kingston, Alan agoe, Professor Peter ones, ames Gannon. ack Kennedy, The Farmer’s ournal, will chair the conference.

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WILD AND ORGANIC Kalbos Ca e, North Street, Skibbereen/7.00 m€30.00 with com limentary glass o Prosecco/Booking essentialAward winning restaurant, Kalbos Cafe, presents a ‘wild and organic’ evening showcasing the very best of organic local produce from Thornhill Organic Farm and utilising the wild and wonderful fruits of the West Cork seas and hedgerows.Contact: 028 21515

ESKUAK EVENING WITH PACO MESAGlebe Gardens, Baltimore/7.00 m/€ 5.00 including wine airings rom Wines Direct / Booking essential

For the second and nal night, Paco esa will once again present his ‘eskuak’ concept evening, creating a menu in a personal response to the surroundings at The Glebe, celebrating the gardens, the local products and producers and leaning on experience gathered from a colourful culinary journey. Contact: 028 20579

MUSIC BRUNCH IN GLEBE GARDENSGlebe Gardens, Baltimore/10.00/Booking essentialRelax in the tranquility of Glebe Gardens, with brunch and music presented by Tessa Perry and the sta at Glebe Gardens.Contact: 028 20579

STONE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONArundels by the Pier, Kitchen Cove, Ahakista/1.00 m/Free/Booking essential

tone carving demonstratio by local Carver Victor Daly. Victor is a time served stone cutter, with over years’ experience of stone working in Ireland and abroad. As well as working on projects such as headstone design and abstract sculpture, Victor has been involved in landmark projects to conserve and restore t. ary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, and Barryscourt Castle in Co. Cork. Booking essential limited spaces in marquee. Contact Victor on 08 05141 or email in o thestonecarver.com

TEN ISLAND TOUR Baltimore Pier/2.30 m/€25.00/with o tional sto on Sherkin Isand

This tour leaves from Baltimore Pier and cruises around the beautiful islands of Roaring Water Bay, with a full commentary on the islands that slip past while you enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. The boat stops brie y on herkin Island, where there is the option of getting o and taking a later ferry back to Baltimore. Contact : Rosaleen 087 2 3 8470

THE ISLANDERS REST BARBEQUE Sherkin IsandThe Islanders Rest on herkin Island will be hosting a barbeque prepared by renowned award winning chef Derry Clarke, a fund raiser for the Baltimore ifeboats , so after the Ten Island Tour why not hop o on herkin Island, and enjoy an afternoon of great food and entertainment before heading back to Baltimore.Contact : 028 2011

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‘THE ART OF DINING’THEATRE DINNER EVENINGWest Cork Hotel, Ilen Street, Skibbereen/7.00 m/€20.00Enjoy a delicious three course meal showcasing West Cork’s nest produce, followed by a ‘theatre in the round’ performance of the highly entertaining comedy ‘The Art of Dining’ written by Tina Howe, presented by the kibbereen Drama ociety. Booking essential : 028 21277

MOILEY CHEESE TASTINGWest Cork Hotel, Skibbereen/12.00 noon-1.00 mA unique opportunity to taste oiley cheese made from this ancient and rare breed of cattle.

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A TASTE OF WEST CORK BANQUETThe Church Restaurant, Bridge Street /7.00 m/€35.00 with Prosecco Rece tion/Booking essentialRegina and her excellent sta at The Church Restaurant will host their annual banquet in celebration and appreciation of A Taste of West Cork, with a three course menu featuring the very best of local produce. This annual event is always sold out well in advance, so be sure to book early. Contact: 028 23 25

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