A celebration of Lughnasa, the beginning of the harvest season. An evening of food, stories, song and laughter in the medieval surroundings of Enniscorthy Castle. The evening will be full of magnificent fish, meat, vegetables, herbs, cheese, fruit and beverages from the Wexford county and its neighbouring regions blended with enthralling stories, song and laughter - a true #TasteWexford event. The harvest celebration will begin by entering the grounds of the castle where you will first enjoy a complimentary Jackford Irish…
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Meet fruit growers Cyril and Margaret Wheelock as they take you on a private tour through the soft fruit tunnels. Learn how the fruit is prepared and grown in the tunnels. Then, try your hand at picking your own fruit. Next you can enjoy a stroll through the forest and river trails keeping an eye out for the decorative fairy doors. You can also visit The Village cafe where delicious food is prepared using seasonal ingredients. The Village at Wheelocks…
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Come and see Wexford’s cutest farm full of pigs, chickens and ducks roaming the fields as nature intended them to be. You might spot some alpacas as well guarding the flocks. Yes, they act as 'guard dogs' minding the chickens and ducks from birds and foxes. The tour will consist of walking around the farm and learning the day and the life of sustainable organic farming. There will be lots of opportunities to hold baby chickens and see piglets playing…
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As a golfer, there’s no better way to experience Ireland’s sunny south-east than participating in The TasteWexford Golf Experience (previously known as The Gourmet Golf Classic). Stunning golf courses, beautiful scenery and top-class dining await. #TasteWexford is the experiential side of Wexford’s food and drink offering. Located in the cornerstone of Ireland’s Ancient East, Wexford has a rich culinary heritage and is known as the Model county for its exceptional farming and food culture, dating back thousands of years. We invite you…
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See our native Irish superstars ‘bee’vering away in demonstration hives with local beekeepers, taste delicious honey and the food it sweetens in the café. You’ll discover why the native bees that have thrived for centuries in Johnstown Castle will form the front line in the battle to protect European ‘bee’odiversity. Get a buzz from learning how to protect our bees so they can pollinate the food Wexford is famed for! Sign up for our Bee-Comb a Bee Family Trail and…
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Enjoy a private after-hours three floor tour of Ireland's most haunted house, Loftus Hall, followed by a decedent meal in the candle light dining room. On your arrival, you will enjoy a delicious autumnal punch served by candlelight in the beautifully tiled reception hall as you meet your host for the night, Celtic Witch and Seanacai Lorraine O'Dwyer. She will then lead you on an extra special tour that includes all three floors of the house from the infamous Card…
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With over 2000km of rich agricultural land and 200km of coastline dotted with small harbours and bays, it is easy to understand why Wexford is known as the Model County. So join Lorraine O'Dwyer of Gallivanting Tours on a full day exploring Wexford and meeting some of the wonderful producers and growers that call this place their home. You board a bus in Enniscorthy town at 1798 Centre on Mill Road and you head off to Ballyminane Mill, one of…
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A celebration of Samhain, the end of the harvest season. This harvest celebration will take place in Wilton Castle, one of Ireland's hidden gems nestled in a farming valley just outside Enniscorthy town. The celebration will begin under torched lights on the banks of the Boro River with a warm autumnal drink from Anthony O'Toole, a chef and one of Ireland's Food Champions, and stories from Lorraine O'Dwyer, an enchanting storyteller from Wexford. Then, a long table candle lit feast…
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This course is designed for chefs, keen cooks, hunters and small holders or anyone with an interest in butchery. You will learn skills to get the most from the meat you raise, hunt or buy. This is an ideal opportunity to brush up on your butchering skills as part of your continuous professional development and learn new techniques to upskill and bring back to your kitchen. For those who send animals to the butcher, you will learn how to put…
Find out more »Chocolate Workshops Chocolate Tasting & Food Pairing Workshop Description: Food pairing and tasting (adults) 1 hour €25 PP Taste the world of single origin chocolate and learn how to pair chocolate with different food from cheese, fruit, coffee and tea to create your own dessert table Children's Chocolate Making Workshop Description: Chocolate cookie making workshop (5-12 age) 1 hour €15 PP Up to 10 guests per class - hands on For the junior chocolate lover, a fun-hands on workshop learning…
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