Kerry Food and Drink Experience

Food & Drink

Experience

Kerry has never tasted so good

Breakfast & Dining Experiences Food Stores food adventures cookery schools markets & festivals

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County Kerry has a long standing tradition for its quality produce. Although these traditions have modernised for the 21st century, the emphasis is still on delivering a quality food offering. This is evident in almost every pocket of the County and this booklet provides you with a taste of what we coined the Kerry Food and Drink Experience.

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Ballylongford Ballybunion

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Listowel

N69

The Kerry Food and Drink Experience is more than a listing of quality food businesses and establishments in the area – it aims to highlight the journey your food takes from farm to fork. The Kerry Food and Drink Experience also allows one to get a real hands on experience by visiting a number of visitor ready food adventures.

Ardfert

Ballyferriter

Castlemaine

Kerry has never tasted so good!

Castleisland

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Firies

Milltown

N86

Dingle

N22

N70

Dingle Peninsula N86

Killorglin

Those listed in the Kerry Food and Drink Experience have signed up to be a “Food Ambassador� by agreeing to take a keen interest in food culture and heritage, share their knowledge of the regions food history and support the local artisanal food businesses.

We welcome and invite you as a visitor to our county and as an interested consumer of quality food to join us and get involved in our Kingdoms food story.

Tralee

Castlegregory

Glenbeigh

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R563

Killarney

N70

Iveragh Peninsula Ring of Kerry

Valentia Island

Cahersiveen

Portmagee

Ballinskelligs

N71

N71

N70

Kenmare

Waterville

Caherdaniel

N70

Bonane

breakfast experiences As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Taste Kerry have provided a listing of establishments that guarantee local Kerry produce in their breakfast offerings.

Aghadoe Heights Hotel 17 Aghadoe, Killarney T: 064 663 1766 E: info@aghadoeheights.com W: www.aghadoeheights.com

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa boasts the luxury of contemporary comfort with the warmth of Irish hospitality and some of the finest food you will find in Kerry – Killarney Oak Smoked Salmon; local artisan cheese, Dingle crab meat and Spillane’s Smoked Trout feature on the menu.

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Ballygarry House Hotel Leebrook, Tralee T: 066 712 3322 E: info@ballygarryhouse.com W: www.ballygarryhouse.com

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Ballygarry House hotel and Spa is an award winning luxury 4 Star country house Hotel in Tralee and boasts a beautiful countryside setting overlooking the glorious Sliabh Mish Mountains. Whilst visiting Ballygarry House you will discover a superb dining experience, whether it’s a mid-week lunch in The Brasserie, Afternoon Tea in our Lounge or an intimate evening meal in the Restaurant, Ballygarry House is renowned for good food and outstanding service.

Ballygarry’s superb casual dining venue, The Brasserie offers menus for lunch, afternoon and evening dining with an emphasis on fresh, season, locally sourced produce.

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Benners Hotel Upper Castle Street, Tralee T: 066 712 9486 E: info@bennershoteltralee.ie W: www.bennershoteltralee.ie

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Benners is a family owned hotel conveniently located in the commercial and shopping heart of Tralee town.

A warm welcome, and traditional Kerry hospitality welcomes guests to this charming and comfortable Superior 3*Standard Hotel with its spacious and well appointed bedrooms and excellent cuisine.

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Castlewood House, Dingle T: 066 915 2788 E: info@castlewooddingle.com W: www.castlewooddingle.com

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Style, elegance and attention to detail is exemplary at Castlewood House in Dingle. Food is our passion and great Breakfasts are our forte. Renowned Food writer Lucinda O’Sullivan from the Sunday Independent described it as the Best Breakfast in Ireland and our awards include an AA Breakfast Award.

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Ireland Unplugged Bed 14 and Breakfast Caherdaniel T: 087 717 3575 E: irelandunplugged@gmail.com

Spectacular views overlooking beaches, harbours, peninsulas, islands and patchwork green fields. Spend a few days – take day trips out and return to the beauty and peace in the evening.

The many activities from our doorstep include: beaches, horseback riding, walks/hikes, boat trips to the Skelligs, fishing from the rocks, sea and lake, stargazing - this is a designated Gold Tier Dark Sky area, Daniel O’Connell’s historic house, Derrynane National Park and delightful tea room, Derrynane Abbey ruins, stone forts, megalithic ogham stone and wedge tomb, and great local pubs with good music.

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The Listowel Arms Hotel The Square, Listowel T: 068 21500 E: info@listowelarms.com W: www.listowelarms.com

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Whether it is an intimate dinner for two or a wedding celebration, this elegant hotel in the centre of Listowel offers a magnificent setting. Imaginative cuisine and fine wines are served in the delightful setting of our Georgian Restaurant, overlooking the River Feale and the green rolling country beyond. Freshly caught Salmon from the Cashen, tender West Kerry Lamb, Cromane Mussels and Ballylongford Oysters straight from the quaysides. The fertile fields, rivers and seas of Kerry provide an bountiful supply of wholesome food.

The kitchen team at the Listowel Arms led by Head Chef Mary Julian have created a fabulous menu based on local fresh seasonal produce.

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The Rose Hotel Dan Spring Road, Tralee T: 066 719 9100 E: info@therosehotel.com W: www.therosehotel.com

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Newly refurbished, The Rose Hotel in Tralee offers an escape with family-friendly packages, a breakfast featuring local ingredients, a fine dining experience in The Park Restaurant or The Rose Room, featuring local seasonal produce. Relax in the Herbs & Roses Spa and Leisure facility.

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dining experiences Looking for an authentic taste of Kerry? Then look no further as these Restaurants, Cafés and Bars are committed to sourcing and serving fresh local produce and providing their customers with a memorable dining experience to suit any budget.

Allo’s Seafood Bar & Townhouse 20 41 Church Street Listowel T: 068 22880 E: alloslistowel@gmail.com W: www.allosbarbistro-townhouse.com

Allo’s seafood Bar, Restaurant and Townhouse is situated in the heart of lovely Listowel – a heritage town full of charm and wonderful places to explore.

Armel Whyte, Helen Mullane and their team have made Allo’s a renowned Irish food establishment over the last 21 years – picking up many awards for their contribution to Irish food hospitality along the way.

Their success is based on using the best of local Irish produce, cooking everything to order, with great attention to detail. They pride themselves in creating a memorable visit for all their guests.

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Ballyseedy Home & Garden and Café, Ballyseedy, Tralee T: 066 712 2305 E: info@ballyseedy.ie W: www.ballyseedy.ie

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Where possible we use only locally sourced ingredients.

Our culinary expertise along with a commitment to quality food being produced daily on site has made the Café a bustling and vibrant restaurant in Kerry. Food is our passion and our chefs, bakers and their team are always on hand to create exquisite culinary delights for you in the beautiful surroundings of the Garden Centre.

Our promise is that everything will be fresh, beautifully presented and bursting with flavour.

We offer garden-to-table fresh vegetables and fruit, and the finest local meat and fish. Why not try it yourself, we are sure you will enjoy it!

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Benner’s Hotel Main Street, Dingle T: 066 915 1638 E: info@dinglebenners.com W: www.dinglebenners.com

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Benner’s Hotel is located in the heart of Dingle town.

A member of Manor House Hotels, the hotel is steeped in history, with a heritage dating back over 350 years and has welcomed many of Dingle’s legendary visitors.

The hotel offers a genuine Irish welcome and is the perfect base to explore the town itself with its quaint shops, craft and artisan producers and wonderful pubs. Favoured for its old world charm each of the 52 bedrooms are luxuriously appointed providing an intimate cosy atmosphere for a relaxing stay.

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Blind Piper Pub and Restaurant Caherdaniel T: 066 947 5126 E: blindpipercaherdaniel@gmail.com W: www.blindpiperpub.com

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The Blind Piper Pub is situated in Caherdaniel Village along the Wild Atlantic Way and close to Derrynane beaches, Daniel O’Connell historic house and National Park.

We are a family business, trading since 1991, and have built our reputation around a warm friendly atmosphere in traditional surroundings, serving a variety of locally sourced and home-made meals. We are open for lunch all year round.

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Carrig Country House Caragh Lake, Killorglin T: 066 976 9100 E: info@carrighouse.com W: www.carrighouse.com

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Carrig Country House and Restaurant is a meticulously restored Victorian Manor sitting on the shores of Caragh Lake between Killorglin and Glenbeigh now celebrating 21 years in business! The panoramic Lakeside Restaurant has earned an impressive reputation for consistently wonderful food and service.

Multi - award winning Head Chef, Patricia Teahan and her dedicated Team are constantly “raising the bar” through commitment to quality and innovation, offering modern Irish and European cuisine using local products where available. The Lakeside Restaurant welcomes non – residents and residents alike.

Hotel & Catering Gold Medal Award winners 2015/16

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Daroka Restaurant, Cliff Road, Ballybunion T: 068 27911 E: d@daroka.ie W: www.daroka.ie

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Éabha Joans 21 Market Street, Listowel T: 068 57430 E: eabhajoans@gmail.com

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Located in the scenic seaside resort of Ballybunion, County Kerry, Daroka is a restaurant run by husband and wife team Daniel and Emily Devine O’Brien.

“Our motto is real food, real simple and we tried to create a space where we could be truly conscious of where our ingredients come from and how they are produced. One saying we try to live by is that ‘you can’t hide behind simplicity’. If you have three ingredients on a plate, all three have to be perfect. You could, of course, just cover the whole lot with a generic sauce, but that is what we try to avoid at all costs!”

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Éabha joans is a local restaurant in Listowel. We use local seasonal and wild food. Our cooking techniques involves traditional methods with a modern twist.

Diverse menu with something for everyone. Modern décor and the place to go for a warm welcoming. We pride ourselves in offering great value for money.

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Idás Restaurant 3 John Street, Dingle T: 066 915 0885 E: info@idasdingle.com W: www.idasdingle.com

Savour the sights, sounds and aromas of the Dingle peninsula, or Corca Dhuibhne as it is known in Irish.

Idás celebrates the flavours of the locality with a unique West Kerry dining experience. Our food endeavours to celebrate the Dingle Peninsula on a plate. We forage many wild ingredients locally and work constantly with local suppliers and food producers, all the while progressing with the seasons.

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The Global Village 3 Main Street, Grove, Dingle T: 066 915 2325 E: admin@globalvillagedingle.com W: www.globalvillagedingle.com

Ranked as the best emerging Irish cuisine in 2014 and best restaurant in Kerry in 2013, by the Restaurant Association of Ireland. Our Michelin recommended restaurant can be found in the heart of Dingle. All our vegetables are grown on a sandstone bedrock and washed by fresh Atlantic rain. Our fresh fish and seafood are sourced from inshore local fisherman and our meat is sourced from farmers who operate a sustainable farming policy on the Dingle Peninsula.

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Gregory’s Garden Restaurant/ Coffeehouse Main Street, Castlegregory T: 086 362 1984 E: gregomahoney@hotmail.com

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Chef Greg O’Mahoney brings his philosophy of using high quality, local produce to create the dishes for his menus. As the name suggests Gregory’s Garden Restaurant is set in a large garden, which is used to grow organic herbs and vegetables along with pears, rhubarb, berries and apples all of which are used in his dishes as well as providing a lovely outdoor dining space for customers with special attention paid to lawn areas and scaled down furniture for little people.

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McMunns Ballybunion Main Street, Ballybunion T: 068 28845 E: una@mcmunns.com W: www.mcmunns.com

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McMunn’s is a traditional gastro pub located on the charming main street of Ballybunion, Ireland, and serving only the finest food, wines, and whiskeys. Our breath-taking views of the Atlantic and the famous cliffs of Ballybunion form the perfect backdrop for a fabulous meal and relaxing drink. McMunn’s also offers a warm and inviting place to stay during your time in Ireland.

Our 10 lovely en-suite rooms are perfect for the traveller that would appreciate the experience of staying above a traditional Irish pub with open peat fire and live music from local traditional musicians.

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The Moorings Portmagee T: 066 947 7108 E: enquires@moorings.ie W: www.moorings.ie

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The Moorings Guesthouse is situated in Portmagee, County Kerry which is located in the gateway to the Skellig Islands. This delightful bar, restaurant and bed and breakfast is open all year round and offers fresh seafood and a real commitment to the best standards that Irish hospitality has to offer, with traditional music at weekends.

Packie’s Food & Wine 15 Henry Street, Kenmare T: 064 664 1508 E: eat@packiesrestaurant.ie W: www.packiesrestaurant.ie

Packie’s Food & Wine, is a long established award winning restaurant set up by Maura Foley and has been run by Chef Martin Hallissey for the last 13 years. They serve exquisitely fresh fish and seafood along with a selection of meat dishes to cater for every palate.

Trips to Skellig Michael, where two of the Star Wars movies were filmed, can be arranged and packages are available all year round.

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Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare T: 064 664 1600 E: info@sheenfallslodge.ie W: www.sheenfallslodge.ie

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On an estate beside Kenmare Bay, this elegant hotel offers visitors a truly memorable dining experience. The Falls Restaurant offers both fine and informal dining options – a culinary feast of fresh, local Irish produce along with a fine selection of wines. The Sun Lounge serves refreshments, light snacks and afternoon tea.

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The Smugglers Inn Cliff Road, Waterville T: 066 9474330 E: info@thesmugglersinn.ie W: www.thesmugglersinn.ie

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Henry Hunt and his team at The Smugglers Inn have earned a devoted following for their seasonal menus.

The dishes are inspired by Ireland’s changing seasons and offerings. The Smugglers Inn Restaurant philosophy is to create a menu that is not only exciting and innovative, but also sources the finest of sustainable seafood as well as grown ingredients which are locally sourced. There is an abundance of regional produce on our doorstep such as fresh seafood and shellfish from Daly’s, Cromane, local fishermen and organic vegetables from local suppliers all creating dishes full of flavour and aroma.

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Sol Y Sombra Bridge Street, Killorglin T: 066 976 2347 E: info@solysombra.ie W: www.solysombra.ie

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The beautiful historic setting of Sol y Sombra creates the perfect backdrop for a buzzy tapas fusion experience – marrying the Spanish tradition of sharing lots of dishes with wonderful local and Irish artisan produce. We have a full bar serving wine, beers, premium spirits and dangerously good, made to order cocktails.

Spillanes Bar Fahamore, Castlegregory T: 066 713 9125 E: info@spillanesbar.com W: www.spillanesbar.com

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Marilyn and Mike have been serving up great food at Spillane’s for nearly 40 years. From crab claws delivered from the local pier, to Cromane Mussels, to homemade burgers, to legendary char-grilled steaks, the extensive menu suits all tastes and budgets.

Situated overlooking Brandon Bay, it’s the perfect spot to sample some fresh Kerry food and watch the sunset over Brandon Mountain.

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The Tankard Bar and Restaurant Kilfenora, Tralee T: 066 713 6164 E: tankard@eircom.net

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Food stores You will find individual speciality farm and food stores in almost every small town and village in Kerry, from artisan bakeries to wholefood and organic stores, guaranteeing a uniquely local shopping experience.

The O’Sullivan family have owned and operated The Tankard Bar and Restaurant since 1976. Originally they sold beverage only but in 1982 expanded to offer their customers more choice when it came to local produce. The restaurant was very successful from the outside and today boasts an extensive Bar Food Menu and a mouth-watering a la carte Menu which customers can enjoy while taking in some of Kerry’s famous views of the Slieve Mish mountains.

Adrian in the Kitchen ensures that the specials such as John Dory or Seared Scallops are always up to standard while Enda and Mary look after guests’ every need attentively.

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An Siopa Feirme | The Farm Shop Waterville T: 066 401 0431/ 066 947 8029 E: thefarmshopwaterville@gmail.com

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When does ‘local’ really mean local? When it’s called An Siopa Feirme! This farm shop in Waterville, County Kerry is remarkable in that it sells only food and drink produce made in Kerry. Run by Lucia McGuirk and Mattie Doody, they trace the map of Kerry in food and drink and stock the products they find in their shop, so that people can find the bounty that is on their doorstep in one place.

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Bácús Bakery, Castlegregory T: 087 318 5453 E: orlamgowen@gmail.com W: www.bacus.ie

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Bácús is a scratch bakery on the Dingle Peninsula specialising in Irish and European artisan breads that are finished by hand and baked in our stone-floored deck ovens. We source the finest flour for each individual bread and use fresh ingredients avoiding preservatives and additives. Our handcrafted breads are hearty looking and somewhat rustic with a deep golden crunchy crust, a soft airy crumb and a very distinct taste and texture.

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Eugie’s Fine Foods Store 17 Killarney T: 087 998 3044 E: eugiesfinefoods@gmail.com

Jack’s Bakery Lower Bridge Street, Killorglin T: 066 976 1132 E: friaryrecruitment@eircom.net

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Eugie’s Fine Foods in Killarney has been in business with three years and prides itself in stocking local products. Cheeses from Kenmare, herbal teas, olive oils and local vegetables and strawberries. Adding new products as requested by customers.

Jacks Bakery and Deli is located in Killorglin. We are a bakery and Deli dedicated to using the most natural of products and ingredients. The store is also a showcase for Irish Artisanal Products. Our ovens are fired up from 2am each morning. Come visit for an authentic flavour of Kerry and Ireland.

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Little Cheese Shop Grey’s Lane, Dingle T: 087 6255788 E: thelittlecheeseshop@gmail.com W: www.thelittlecheeseshop.ie

Swiss-born cheesemaker Maja Binder of Dingle Peninsula Cheeses makes a range of semi-hard and hard cheese. The jewel in the crown is her Dilliskus flavoured cheese with hand-picked dillisk seaweed and made using morning and evening milk. She matures them in a 200-year old stone building whose natural flora adds to the fermentation process and the final flavour of the cheese.

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Manna Organic Store Island of Geese, Tralee T: 066 712 5699 E: shop@mannaorganicstore.ie W: www.mannaorganicstore.ie

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Manna Organic Store can be found on the Island of Geese, Strand Street, Tralee. It is a fully certified Organic Shop, selling a wide range of delicious organic fruit, vegetables and organic whole foods.

With produce from our own farm, and other local organic farms, Manna is a shop with a difference.

It is ALL about the taste. At Manna we sell all kinds of organic fruit and vegetables, some depending on the season. We bring in as much stock as possible from the local organic farms, including our own. And we have a buying policy to get our non-Irish stock from as close to Ireland as possible.

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Milltown Organic Shop 6 Castlemaine Road, Milltown T: 066 976 7869 E: marymilltownorganic@gmail.com W: www.milltownorganicstore.com

visitor ready food adventures Discover the best of what Kerry has to offer. From chocolate making to foraging along the seashore to fishing for your supper, Kerry has it all. Remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment!

Milltown Organic store is located on the Castlemaine road in the village of Milltown, County Kerry. Our products include; Local vegetables and fruit in season and a full display of organic fruit and veg all year round. Organic wholefoods and products catering for vegans and people with food sensitivities. Garden supplies, vegetable seeds, potato seeds, gardening books. Organic and natural supplements and skincare.

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Atlantic Irish Seafood 14 Caherdaniel T: 086 106 2110 E: seaweedwalks@gmail.com W: www.atlanticirishseaweed.com

Husband and wife team, John and Kerryann Fitzgerald have been offering a series of Seaweed Walks, Talks, and Gourmet Tastings from their base in Caherdaniel for the last eight years. Advance booking only.

Gourmet Fishing Trips You can also Join skipper John Fitzgerald at Derrynane Harbour and voyage forth to catch and eat your own Sashimi and Ceviche around the Islands of Derrynane Bay. Advance booking only.

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Beoir Chorca Dhuibhne Baile ’n Fheirtearaigh | Ballyferriter T: 087 682 2834 E: brewery@westkerrybrewery.ie W: www.westkerrybrewery.ie

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Established in 2008 just one mile from Baile ’n Fheirtearaigh / Ballyferriter and seven miles from An Daingean /Dingle on the Wild Atlantic Way, Beoir Chorca Dhuibhne / West Kerry Brewery are Kerry’s first micro brewery and at present its only Brew Pub. We produce high quality beers using water from our well and botanicals in our seasonal beers. We serve cask conditioned (traditional dispense through hand pumps with no added gas) and keg along with bottled beers. Our beers are available throughout Chorca Dhuibhne and beyond. Tours of the brewery by appointment. Emphasis is put on the pairing of beer and food, we serve food from our Brewers Kitchen seasonally.

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The Dingle Whiskey Distillery, Farranredmond, Dingle T: 086-777-5551 E: info@dingledistillery.ie W: www.dingledistillery.ie

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Element Outdoor Training and Adventure, Dingle T: 087 215 3758 E: darach@inmyelement.ie

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The Dingle Distillery is an artisan company dedicated to the tradition of independent distilling in Ireland. They make a pure pot-stilled malt whiskey from the finest malted barley, then store it in casks to mature.

You need patience to make a good whiskey so while they are waiting, the distillery makes an exceptionally pure vodka; distilled five times to no enhance its creamy and slighty sweet taste on the palate.

Dingle Gin is an artisan gin flavoured and scented with Kerry botanicals which are foraged locally for a taste of the Kerry landscape.

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Element Outdoor Training and Adventure offer half day workshops in seaweed foraging and cooking.

Learn all about the various types of edible seaweeds common on our shoreline, how to identify them and harvest them sustainably. Foraging takes place during a short walk on the spectacularly beautiful Smerwick harbour on the Dingle Peninsula. Cooking and eating is held at a pop-up cooking/dining area above the shoreline, with historical anecdotes and interesting facts about seaweed.

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Gortbrack Organic Farm 1 Ballyseedy, Tralee T: 066 713 7042 E: gortbrackorg@gmail.com W: www.gortbrackorganicfarm.com

Gortbrack Organic Farm is an award winning, innovative centre for Environmental Education, Local Organic Food Production, Training and Development, Eco Landscaping and Cabin Accommodation, based on a nine acre site overlooking Tralee Valley.

The farm has a diverse range of ecological and native Irish habitats, ranging from ponds to wild bog land, wildlife habitats including native hedgerows, woodlands, ditches and stonewalls, to organic vegetables, herbs, tunnels (all weather), composting, willow features, reed bed systems, cabins and ducks and donkeys.

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Killarney Brewing Company, 17 Muckross Road, Killarney T: 064-6636505 E: barry@killarneybrewing.com W: www.killarneybrewing.com

Killarney Brewing Company have restored the old Killarney Mineral Water drinks facility and it is now one of Ireland’s most exciting new independent craft breweries and tap rooms. All of our craft beer is additive and preservative free and is produced in small batches in Killarney. We use only the finest quality ingredients during the brewing process, thus ensuring a premium quality, consistent, and exceptional flavour.

Our mission is to bring a new level of excellence and appreciation to beer drinking the world over.

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Lorge Chocolatier Bonane, Kenmare T: 064 667 9994 E: info@lorge.ie W: www.lorge.ie

Chocolate making classes available for everybody to enjoy from children’s and family workshops to hen parties. Discover Benoit’s passion for chocolate and share the fun together. We cater for all your needs.

Advance booking is required for all courses

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Skelligs Chocolate Factory Tours The Glen, Ballinskelligs T: 066 947 9119 E: info@skelligschocolate.com W: www.skelligschocolate.com

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Located on The Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Regions to visit in 2017 – The Skelligs Ring. Our factory overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage site; Skellig Michael.

We welcome visitors from February to December to see our Award-Winning chocolates being made, taste the freshly made treats and learn all about chocolate.

Avisit to Skelligs Chocolate forms part of a perfect visit to South Kerry. Smaller private tours only (max capacity of 20 people).

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cookery schools Whether you are a complete beginner, or want to improve your culinary skills, these cookery schools will enhance your foodie credentials. A must do activity!

Nourish by Nature 20 Gortacrossane, Listowel Contact: Sid & Angela Sheehan T: 087 3848818 E: info@nourishbynature.ie W: www.nourishbynature.ie

Nourish by Nature is run by husband and wife team Sid and Angela Sheehan. Sid is a Chef and Nutritional Therapist. The Cookery School is situated on the outskirts of Listowel town and offers a unique range of dietary specific cookery classes. With Sid’s combined knowledge of food and its relationship with one’s health, visitors to the school receive so much more than just a cookery class. All of the classes focus on inspiring people to make positive changes to their health through correct food choices in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere.

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Dingle Cookery School 3 An Choill, Dingle Contact: Muireann Nic Giolla Ruaidh/Mark Murphy T: 086 8723521 E: info@dinglecookeryschool.com W: www.dinglecookeryschool.com

Dingle Cookery School is located in the beautiful seaside town of Dingle, a town well known for its food and hospitality and the school adds to this on many levels. Mark Murphy and Muireann Nic Giolla Ruaidh run this amazing business and both have a love for Irish food and are passionate about hospitality.

The ability to create an experience to exceed customer expectation is evident through the quality tailored classes. Using local quality ingredients in a comfortable purpose built space makes Dingle Cookery School a fantastic place to learn how to cook or to perfect a craft.

The school offers a vast variety of activities from Sunday Brunch to Fermentation, from Sensational Seafood to Sourdough Bread Making and many other unique culinary experiences. One of the most unique, and most popular, is our ‘Catch and Cook’ experience where participants get to go out on a fishing boat, bring back their bounty then learn how to prepare and cook it, and of course to enjoy it all at the end of the class.

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Just Cooking Kerry 18 Bohereens, Firies Contact: Mark & Bernie Doe T: 066 979 3660 E: info@justcooking.ie W: www.justcooking.ie

Just Cooking was founded in 2007 by Mark and Bernie Doe who are professionals in the food and hospitality industry, each with over 20 years’ experience.

Their passion for fine food and the joy of sharing that knowledge is the driving force behind Just Cooking.

What began as a few Cookery Classes quickly turned into a Cookery School with a full schedule of courses.

Their vast industry experience resulted in regular requests for assistance by Restaurants and Hotels, which led to setting up of the food consultancy service dealing with all aspects of the trade. Mark and Bernie have an aptitude for imparting their knowledge not only through the Cookery Classes but through consultations with food establishments and offering advice on the many different aspects of a good food business.

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KERRY FARMERS’ MARKETS

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Ardfert Farmers’ Market Address: Community Centre, Ardfert Date/Time: Sundays 10.00 – 1.00 (June – Dec) Caherdaniel Farmers’ Market Address: Community Centre, Caherdaniel Date/Time: Friday’s 10.00 – 1.00 (June – Aug) Facebook: Caherdaniel Country Market Castlegregory Farmers’ Market Address: Strand St, Castlegregory Date/Time: Sundays 10.00 – 1.30 Facebook: Castlegregory Market

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Dingle Farmers’ Market Address: Holy Ground, Dingle Date/Time: Fridays 9.00 – 2.00 Facebook: Dingle Farmers’ Market Glenbeigh Farmers’ Market Address: Towers/Centra Carpark Glenbeigh Date/Time: Sunday’s 10.00 – 2.00 (June – Aug) Facebook page: Glenbeigh Summer Market Listowel Farmers’ Market Address: The Square, Listowel Date/Time: Fridays 9.00 – 2.00 Milltown Farmers’ Market Address: Old Church, Miltown Date/Time: Saturday 10.00 – 2.00 Facebook page: Milltown Farmers Market Kenmare Farmers’ Market Address: The Square, Kenmare Date/Time: Wednesday 10.00 – 5.00 Tralee Farmer’s Market Address: Princes’ Quay, Tralee Date/Time: Saturday 10.00 – 2.30 Facebook: Tralee Farmers’ Markets

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KERRY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVALS

JULY Valentia King Scallop Festival Enjoy dining on some of the finest scallops in the world while enjoying the beauty of Valentia Island, a secluded location on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Festivals give you the chance to enjoy the food and drink of Kerry in a relaxed, convivial family-friendly atmosphere.

MAY Killarney beer festival Craft beer drinks know all about the Killarney Beer Festival – it’s one of the best-kept secrets in the food and drinks calendar. Follow them on their Facebook page for regular updates and news news.

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Address: INEC Killarney Website: www.inec.ie Facebook: Killarney Beer Fest

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Address: Ballyferriter Facebook: Féile an Phráta september Flavour of Killorglin The Flavour of Killorglin celebrates local food producers, restaurants and the sense of community that makes Kerry the best county in Ireland to live in. For those of you who have never visited, you’ll find Killorglin on the Ring of Kerry on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Valentia Island www.valentiaisland.ie Valentia Island King Scallop Festival

JULY Féile an Phráta Celebrate the life of the humble spud.

JULY Ballylongford Oyster Festival Now in its 25th year, The Ballylongford Oyster Festival celebrates Kerry’s oyster bounty – while the oysters are available in restaurants throughout the county year-round when they are in season – this is the time to really savour them.

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Address: Killorglin Website: www.flavourofkillorglin.com Facebook: Flavour of Killorglin Food Festivals • 55

september Tralee Food Festival This programme for the Tralee Food Festival includes an Artisan Food Market, Cooking Demonstrations with local chefs, a Taste Trail, a Craft Beer Trail among Tralee’s fine selection of pubs and a Farmer’s Market. A special set dinner menu option is available especially for the Tralee Food Festival weekend offered at a competitive price from a selection of restaurants showcasing the best of local ingredients.

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september Dingle Food Festival There’s a reason that Dingle won Foodie Town of the Year 2014 – and we’re sure that hosting the Dingle Food and Wine Festival played its part in that. Come for the chef cookery demonstrations, food markets, wine-tasting, foraging, food workshops, the Taste Trail, the craft beer… and stay for the craic!

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Address: Dingle Website: www.dinglefood.com Facebook: Dingle Food Festival

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Address: Tralee Website: www.tralee.ie Facebook: Tralee Food Festival NOVEMBER Listowel Food Fair Over 21 years old now, the Listowel Food Fair is iconic in the calendar of Irish food events: you’ll find cooking and tastings, family events, competitions and a welcome that will make you feel like you never want to leave Kerry. (Keep in touch via their Facebook page.

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Here are some more breakfast, dining, shopping and visitor experiences worth considering.

BREAKFAST EXPERIENCES Q Dromhall Hotel Muckross Rd, Killarney T: 064 663 9301 E: info@dromhall.com W: www.dromhall.com Q The Malton East Avenue Road, Killarney T: 064 663 1262 E: res@themalton.com W: www.themalton.com 3 Milltown House B & B The Wood, Dingle T: 066 915 1372 E: info@milltownhouse.com W: www.milltownhouse.com O Ardtully House B & B Ardtully, Kenmare T: 064 668 5518 E: ardtullyhouse1@eircom.net 1 Cliff House Hotel Cliff Rd, Dromin, Ballybunion Tel: 024 87800 E: info@thecliffhousehotel.com W: www.thecliffhousehotel.com

DINING EXPERIENCES 3 Ashes Bar/Restaurant Main Street, Dingle T: 066 915 0989 E: thomasashe@eircom.net W: www.ashesbar.ie J Camos Main Street, Cahirciveen T: 066 948 1122 E: mrory50@yahoo.com W: camos.ie 9 The Coffee Dock Knightstown, Valentia Island T: 087 298 0199 E: viss.sandra@gmail.com S The Country Market Main Street, Castleisland T: 066 714 1517 E: alicefitz47@gmail.com Q The Europe Hotel & Resort Muckross Road, Killarney T: 064 667 1300 E: reservations@theeurope.com W: www.theeurope.com Q Gaby’s Killarney T: 064 663 2519 E: info@gabys.ie W: www.gabys.ie

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Q Heather Restaurant Gap of Dunloe, Killarney T: 064 664 4144 E: info@moriartys.ie W: www.moriartys.ie 5 Phoenix Keel Shannahill West, Castlemaine T: 066 976 6284 E: Phoenixtyther@hotmail.com W: thephoenixrestaurant.ie O Poffs Café New Road, Kenmare T: 064 664 0645 E: poffskenmare@gmail.com 1 Spa Seafood Spa Rd, Knockanush West, Tralee Tel: 066 713 6901 E: spaseafoods@gmail.com W: www.spaseafoods.com Food Stores 1 Spa Seafoods The Spa, Tralee T: 066 7136901 E: spaseafoods@gmail.com W: www.spaseafoods.com 1 Tralee Food Hall Kingdom Food Hall T: 066 711 8562 E: info@kingdomstore.ie W: www.kingdomstore.ie

3 Dingle Food Hall Crinkle Stores T: 0857669251 E: info@crinklestores.com T Listowel, Delicatessen, John R’s T: 068 21249 /087 9259674 E: pwalsh@johnrs.com W: www.johnrs.com Visitor Ready Food Adventures 3 Murphy’s Ice Cream, Dingle Strand Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry T: 066 9152644 E: dingle@murphysicecream.ie W: www.murphysicecream.ie 3 Crean’s Brewery, Dingle Spa Road, Dingle Tel: 066 9150743 Email: hello@ dinglebrewingcompany.com www.dinglebrewingcompany.com 9 Valentia Island Farmhouse Dairy, Valentia Island T: 086 8068062 W: valentiaicecream@eircom.net J Sheep Shearing Farm Visit Direen, Caherciveen (Booking Required) T: 087 6983732 E: annmoran@eircom.net

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