Whether it’s an informative seminar, a growing workshop, a foraging event or a food tour there is a bounty of fabulous foodie events on offer this September. We have gathered a small selection here, starting with a few of the food festivals taking place in the next 4 weeks. Browse through our list to find something to feed your curiosity and sate your appetite!
All events are listed in chronological order. If you have any events that you would like featured next month that promote local, sustainable growing or eating in Ireland – do get in touch.
Food to Nourish your Gut
Date & Time: Tues, 3 September, 2019 / 7pm
Location: Ballymaloe Cookery School, Shanagarry, East Cork
A SLOW FOOD East Cork event delivered by Darina Allen and Penny Porteous Allen. Learn all about fermenting and sample some goodies. Slow Food members €6, non-members €8. Proceeds to East Cork Slow Food Educational Project. More about Slow Food Ireland here.
Growing more just and caring food futures – a seminar
Date & Time: Wed, 4 September 2019 / 13:00 – 14:00
Location: HLT, Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin
Hosted by by Department of Geography, School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin and delivered by Dr Miriam Williams, Macquarie University, Australia “Growing more just and caring food futures: documenting community food initiatives across Sydney”. How we go about justly supplying affordable, sustainable and ethical food in the context of climate change and growing inequality, is a significant matter of concern for researchers. In Sydney, Australia, community food initiatives play a key role in addressing diverse forms of injustice. In this paper I reflect on the challenges faced by these initiatives and explore how they are contributing to care-full food justice. To do so, I draw on research that documents the contribution of these initiatives to the broader urban food system and asks how we might further grow more care-full and just food futures in the city. FREE SEMINAR
Kenmare Foodie Tours
Dates & Times: Wed, 4 September : 18 September : 25 September 2019 / 10:00 – 13:30
Location: Maison Gourmet, Henry Street, Kenmare, Co.Kerry
Join TV Cook and Food Blogger Karen Coakley on a walking Food Tour of Kenmare to discover just what it is that makes Kenmare one of the top food destinations in the Country. You’ll get to hear the stories behind the thriving food scene in Kenmare from the producers and taste some of what they have on offer. Book here from eventbrite. €59.58
Sustainability in Food – by Premier Publishing & Events
Date & Time: Thu, 5 September 2019 / 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Citywest, Garters Ln, Saggart, Co. Dublin, D24 KF8A
This event will bring together key stakeholders and regulatory bodies from food and beverage manufacturers, food retailers, food service companies, the agriculture industry, ingredient manufacturers, plus key suppliers of energy, water, engineering, packaging, supply chain, logistics, emissions reduction and waste to energy technology and services that have been instrumental in creating a sustainable food and beverage business. For Limited time, register here for FREE entry.
Producers Dinner with The GastroGays at The Parlour
Date & Time: Fri, 6 September 2019 / 9:00 – 22:00
Location: The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms, 2 Great George’s Street, Waterford
Waterford has a long and diverse food heritage dating back over 1100 years. Once one of the busiest ports in Europe, Waterford has a rich trade history with a strong backbone of fare and firsts. Most notably it was the first part of Ireland to taste tea, coffee, spices and wine which were brought to the city from exotic locations around the world. To honour this legacy at Harvest 2019 we have teamed up with Walsh’s Bakehouse and invited our good friends The GastroGays to help us celebrate amazing food made locally and inspired by Waterford’s history of great cuisine. What better place to host this event than the Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms, housed in the old Port of Waterford building in the Cultural Quarter. Expect a taste of modern Waterford with food from some of our best local producers on the menu, obviously including the revered Blaa! Bring your appetite and a sense of adventure to this relaxed event and, as well as tasting great food, you’ll also get a chance to meet the makers. More info here. €35
A full day growing with Mark Diacono & Lia Leendertz from River Cottage
Date & Time: Saturday 7 September 2019 / 10:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Grow HQ, Farronshoneen, Dunmore Road, Waterford City
Having led the garden team at River Cottage and established the ground breaking Otter Farm, Mark knows all there is to about the best of the familiar, the finest forgotten flavours and the most delicious unusual edibles. Mark will help you choose what to grow, introduce you to some exciting plants with incredible flavours and share ideas from some of the many fabulous kitchen gardens around the country. There will be unfamiliar plants to see, different flavours to try and if you laugh in all the right places you might just get a garden cocktail taster or two. Whether you are a beginner, someone looking to take their garden to another level, whether you have acres or just a few square yards, this inspirational day is for you. More details on this, other GIY courses and for booking here. €75
Foraging workshop with Wild Food Kildare
Date & Time: Sun, 8 September 2019 / 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Ballykilcavan Brewery, Stradbally, Co Laois
Join Julie Smyth of Wild Food Kildare for a foraging workshop in the amazing walled garden at Ballykilcavan Brewery. Go for a leisurely walk, discuss the plants found there, enjoy a cookery demonstration, some light refreshments and round it off with a relaxed chat about wild food. Limited to 12 places. Workshop is geared towards adults. Under 12s are welcome and free of charge, but must be supervised. Booking here. €35
Forage, Fishing and Feasting – An Australian Irish Fusion
Date & Time: Mon, 9 September 2019 / 09:30 – 22:00
Location: Skibbereen, Schull and Baltimore
In an exclusive 12 hour extravaganza – join Michelin Star Chef Ahmet Dede of the Mews Restaurant, Baltimore and the visiting indigenous Australian chefs Luke and Samuel Bourke, David Grey and Josh Moore – for a marathon day of foraging, fishing and feasting. Meet at the Church Restaurant before taking a mini bus to Schull. Visit the many amazing local producers throughout the area. Experience the incredible products they have to offer before sitting down at the end of the day to enjoy a meal. Dine together on a feast prepared with foraged produce and accompanied by excellent Australian wine. More details here. €250 (all inclusive)
Seaweed – and Irish Superfood – a Talk by Dr Neil Maher
Date & Time: Wed, 11 September 2019 / 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Organico Cafe, Glengarriff Rd, Bantry, County Cork
Organico hosts a talk by Dr Neil Maher, a Biochemist and cosmetic scientist, about how seaweed can benefit our body, mind and skin. Neil grew up hand harvesting seaweed, and after completing his studies returned to Kerry and created a business based on his passion for seaweed and for the purest and most effective natural cosmetics. Be inspired to harvest your own freely available Irish Superfoods. More details here. €10
Forage and Feast at Ballycahane Cottage with Christine Krauss
Date & Time: Thu, September 12, 2019 / 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Castletownshend, West Cork
A foraging walk followed by a plant-based feast at Ballycahane Cottage. Christine Krauss is a plant-based chef, forager, fermenter and stylist from Munich, Germany. She will lead you on a walk, sharing her passion and knowledge about the identification and use of wild edible plants found locally followed by a cosy dinner prepared by Christine and her partner, Florian Thomas at Ballycahane Cottage. Explore the flavours, textures and colours of wild edible plants found along West Cork’s Atlantic coastline. Book here. €45
The Fragrance of Food – a Talk by Benoit Nichol
Date & Time: Sat, 14 September 2019 / 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Organico Cafe Glengarriff Rd, Bantry, County Cork
Organico is hosting a talk by Benoit Nicol, on the connections between perfumes and flavors, the anatomy of Smell vs Taste, and an exploration of selected unusual ingredients and their use in the ‘molecular kitchen’ (orris, geranium, ylang-ylang, tagete, etc). Benoit has over 20 years of experience in the perfume industry and now has his own essential oil business, and his passion lies in knowing what smells ‘good’ and how it can improve your cooking and your life. More details here. In conjunction with A Taste of West Cork 2019. €10
Wild food Forage- Berries, Seeds, Nuts and Roots
Date & Time: Sat, 14 September 2019 11:30 – 14:30
Location: Ballylusk, Ashford Co.Wicklow
During this foraging workshop Angie Kinsella will harvest berries, seeds, nuts and roots all of which will help keep our systems healthy and strong all winter long. Reconnecting to our ancestral roots. Learn how to create a number of simple & effective ‘winter remedies’ to help boost the immunity of the body. Angie will share the benefits, nutrients & easy ways in which we can use them. You will also be taking some time to connect and sharpen your senses to all that surrounds us, to tune in to the changing seasons through a simple nature connection meditation. Limited spaces available. €30
Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms, Mushroom Forage – 2 dates
Dates & Times: Sun, 15 September 2019 & Sun, 22 September 2019 / 10:00 – 14:00
Location: Galtee Mountains approx. 10mins from Mitchelstown
A chance to learn about and more importantly find some of Ireland wild mushrooms in the company of Mark Cribbin. Mark will take participants foraging in some of his own foraging spots to ensure particpants will have an enjoyable morning. Exact location will be provided via email & 24hrs prior to forage to ensure a successful outcome for everyone. Email ballyhoouramushrooms@gmail.com or tel. 087 6494119. €50
Harvest Feast – Farm to Fork Food Shared With Friends
Date & Time: Fri, 20 September 2019 / 18:00 – 21:30
Location: The Seven Heads, Coolbawn, Lislee Court, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork
A farm to fork collaboration between friends Diana Dodog, Mike Donavan of The Food Depot and Hugh Mullan of The Seven Heads.As you might expect, a farm to fork harvest feast dinner will feature our seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs grown at the farm accompanied by the very best local produce to enhance the flavours and create texture in our dishes. We only source ingredients from other like-minded producers. We have long standing friendships with local farmers, fishermen and cheese-makers. Booking here. €70
Transition – Wellbeing & Sustainable Living Weekend Longford
Date & Time: Sat, 21 Sept 10am to Sun, 22 Sept 5pm
Location: Temperance Hall, Earl St. Longford
Over the course of the ‘TRANSITION’ weekend we will have speakers, workshops, demos and information stands providing knowledge and advice on everything from the climate crisis to growing your own food, beekeeping, sustainable clothing projects, upcycling, natural health and personal care products, vegan education and animal rights, ethical and sustainable business models and all manner of associated topics. If you have any questions please contact Anna at transitionlongford@gmail.com
Flavours of Achill
Date & Time: Sat, 21 September 2019 / 11:00 – 17:00
Location: Achill Island
Flavours of Achill Island is a showcase of Achill Island’s unique food culture, its producers and the land that produces the food. Running on Saturday September 21st and Saturday October 26th, this full day tour will visit four producers on Achill Island; Achill Island Sea Salt, Calvey’s Achill Mountain Lamb, Irish American Whiskey and Keem Bay Products. The tour will also feature a lunch in a local restaurant with a menu showcasing the wonderful flavours of Achill Island. This unique food experience will give you a hands-on experience with Achill’s local food and drink producers. Learn about how people not only sustain life and food production on the island, but how Achill Island actually inspires creativity with food and drink by harnessing the local resources. This event is in association with Taste the Island. Tickets start at €60.
Mindfulness Monday – Understanding Food Labels by Sandyford Business District
Date & Time: Mon, 23 September 2019 / 12:00 – 13:00
Location: Union Café Beacon, Unit D4, Beacon South Quarter, D18 F6H2 Sandyford
It can be difficult to understand the difference between truly healthy options and marketing, to know which foods to buy and which to leave on the shelf. This talk covers the three things to be mindful of when looking at food labels. FREE EVENT.
Our Need for Seed: Irish Seed Savers’ Talk
Date & Time: Sun, 29 September 2019 / 15:00 – 16:30
Location: Doneraile Estate, Doneraile Court, Co. Cork, P51 XR66
Joanne Newton of Irish Seed Savers presents a talk on Ireland’s food heritage and the need to preserve native seeds. With a long-held passion for organic gardening and learning the stories of our heritage, Joanne (Jo) has worked with Irish Seed Savers since 2001. Moving to Ireland in 1993, Jo’s background was in horticulture, working with the land and connecting communities with the importance of locally-grown food. Located 11kms north-east from Mallow, Doneraile Estate Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the ‘Capability Brown‘ style. FREE EVENT.
