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WEST CORK - A PLACE APART www.atasteofwestcork.com

Annie May's Bar Restaurant and B&B Serving the best of local Artisan produce 7 days a week including Traditional Sunday Lunch, & daily specials.

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Seasonal menus of locally produced food

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Welcome To

DERRY CLARKE’S TASTE OF WEST CORK

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 magniƤcent 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 Č‚ and West Cork has much to oĆĄer ÇŚ from the wonderful local produce skilfully prepared by talented chefs in the many award winning restaurants, the unique “magic ingredientsâ€? of West Cork to be enjoyed as part of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival programme, the pleasure of experiencing “Carbery’s Hundred Islesâ€? on boat tours to the islands and river cruises up the scenic Ilen River, and of course, the feast of gorgeous food tastings and Ƥne craft to be enjoyed at the unday treet market Č‚ 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 Č‚ 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 Ƥlled experience, then West Cork is deƤnitely 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 ĆĽce at Fields ld Bakery, Townshend treet, kibbereen ÇŚ we would love to welcome you to our little piece of paradise ÇŚ 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 Chairman A Taste of West Cork Festival

SHELLFISH MARINIERE This is really just an adaptation of mussels mariniere. It’s a very, very simple oneÇŚpot 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? 100g butter 1 onion – diced 2 cloves of garlic – sliced 1 carrot – peeled and diced 1 bulb fennel – diced 1 stick celery – diced 1 tablespoon paprika 100 ml cream Í™. Íš. Í›. Íœ. Í?. Íž.

200 ml white wine 520g West Cork mussels with shells – cleaned 260g West Cork clams 130g West Cork prawns 130g West Cork crab claws 4 West Cork lobster claws 1 bunch dill – chopped

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 shellƤsh and cover pan immer for Í? minutes, or until the mussel and clam shells have opened. prinkle with dill and serve immediately.

FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE ÇŚ Field’s ld Bakery, Townshend treet ÇŚ Í˜Í Í&#x; Í›ÍĄÍœ ÍšÍ&#x;͚͘ | ee Index ͚͙ on map on back page Festival programme designed and distributed by TARcreative, part of outhern tar newspaper. For more information call Í˜ÍšÍ ÍšÍ™ÍšÍ˜Í˜ and ask for ežn ahon or Alan Tobin. Visit www.southernstar.ie for West Cork news, sport and info.

“ West Cork to me is superb fresh seafood�

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DAILY EVENTS DURING THE FESTIVAL WEST CORK CREATES

WEST CORK ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION FREE event O’Driscoll’s Building, Le˜is Quay, oĆĄ Main Street, Skibbereen/Daily/10.00am Č‚ 5.00Â’m/Free From Í 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 Í?͘ 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 MILK FREE event Fields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/Daily/10.00am-5.00Â’m/Free Visit 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 ÇŚ explaining traditional methods through to modern methods, the equipment used for milking, the diĆĄerent breeds of cows, to the end product – cheeses, yogurt, butter and the byÇŚproducts produced. The exhibition is open to the public at weekends and each day from Í›.Í˜Í˜ÇŚÍ?.͘͘pm. FREE THE GARDEN OF EDEN PROJECT event The Community Orchard, behind Costcutters, oĆĄ Market Street/Daily/10.00am-5.00Â’m/Free The 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 Ƥnances of a family. The fruit, vegetables and herbs grown, ĆŞowers for the house, small scale livestock, chickens, goats and pigs would all be Ƥtted 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.

TRADITIONAL WEST CORK IRISH BREAKFAST

Quality Hotel, Clonakilty/â‚Ź8.00/7.30-10.30am/Daily For the duration of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, the Quality Hotel will oĆĄer 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 oĆĄer. Contact : ͚͛͘ Í Í Í› ͘͘͜͞

Dates To Note 21 AUGUST 2014

A TASTE OF WEST CORK ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY

Glebe Gardens, Baltimore/7.30am/â‚Ź25.00 This 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 akeÇŚup, 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. 30 AUGUST 2014

LAUNCH OF TYLER JENSS PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

Fields oˆ Skibbereen CoĆĄee ShoÂ’, Main Street, Skibbereen/Íž.30Â’m/Free Fields 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 Í™Í&#x; year old Tyler enss. Tyler is a native ew orker with a passion for photography that he discovered and developed while on a oneÇŚyear trip around the world with his family. He has a natural eye for composition and an uncanny ability to see things from a diĆĄerent 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. 5TH Čƒ 7TH SEPTEMBER 2014

CAPE CLEAR INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

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LOOKING AT HERITAGE THROUGH A VISITOR’S EYE

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

To’ oˆ the Rock Pod Pžirc, 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.

FREE FIELD’S OF SKIBBEREEN event Main Street, Skibbereen/Daily/Free During 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 oƥering samples of West Cork produce. Be sure to visit Field’s of kibbereen during the festival to avail of daily special oƥers on selected West Cork produce. TH

THURSDAY 4

SEPTEMBER

FOODIE TABLE QUIZ

Baby Hannah’s, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/8.30Â’m/â‚Ź40.00 ˆor team oˆ ˆour The 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 TH

FRIDAY 5

SEPTEMBER

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DROMBEG STONE CIRCLE

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Meet at the Roman Catholic Church, Glandore/11.00am/ Free Walk to the ancient egalithic site of the Drombeg tone Circle, and see a Fulacht Ƥadh ÇŚ a communal cooking pit with a hearth dating back to the iron age ÇŚ hot stones were taken from the Ƥre and dropped into the water trough. Recent tests have shown they could boil seventy gallons of water in about Ƥfteen minutes. After the visit to the stone circle head oĆĄ for a walk in the tranquillity of Dromillihy Woods. Contact : Lal Č‚ 08Íž 880 8190

BANTRY COUNTRY MARKET

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The S“uare, Bantry/9.00am-1.00’m Bantry 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 MARKET

Abbeystrewry Hall, Skibbereen/11.30am-2.00Â’m/Free This market takes place every Friday morning in Abbeystrewry Hall and oĆĄers a wide selection of local home baked cakes, breads, jams and many more tasty treats. amples and tastings of produce will be available. FR EE event Contact: Karen 087 218 4489

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FRIDAY 5

CULINARY TRIBUTE TO THE RMS TITANIC

SEPTEMBER

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BANTRY HOUSE AND GARDENS

Bantry/11.30am/Concession ticket â‚Ź8.00 (on showing oˆ Festi˜al Programme) Booking essential Bantry House is strategically placed with dramatic views over Bantry Bay. Bantry House, built Í™Í&#x;͛ͥ, 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 reĆŞect the inĆŞuence 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 Č‹Í‚Í›Í˜.Í˜Í˜ČŒ. Booking essential – numbers limited. Contact : 027 50047

HISTORIC WALK OF BANTRY

Meet at St Brendan’s Church, Wolˆe Tone S“uare, Bantry/2.30Â’m/â‚Ź2.00 contribution to Bantry De˜eloÂ’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.

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A TASTE OF WEST CORK SEVEN COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE

Inchydoney Island Lodge & SÂ’a/7.30Â’m

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Dining Eš’erience Tickets: ₏͞5.00 ’er ’erson

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Dining Eš’erience Tickets Â’lus Seaweed Bath: â‚Ź85.00 Â’er Â’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 inƤnite beneƤts 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 beneƤts this wonderful natural product brings to your skin. pecial Overnight accommodation rates available. Contact : ReceÂ’tion 023 8833143

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West Cork Distillery, Skibbereen/ 1.00Â’m/ Free Visit 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

CLARINS AND HD BROW DEMONSTRATION

La Femme, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/â‚Ź5.00/3.00Â’m/ Booking essential Gillian and her team will demonstrate the unique HD Brow seven step brow shaping treatment this will be followed by a Clarins make up demonstration ÇŚ learn how to apply make up with conƤdence! Contact : 028 21894

WEST CORK MODEL RAILWAY VILLAGE

Dinner Dance at the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen/7.00Â’m/ â‚Ź45.00/Booking essential lip back in time to an era of Ƥne dining, elegance and style. The West Cork Hotel’s Head Chef, Christian Pozimski, will recreate the Ƥnal meal served in the First Class Dining aloon on the R Titanic. Diners will enjoy a delicious Ƥve 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 ǧ ONE MEAL AT A TIME

Ri˜erside CaÂˆÂą, Skibbereen/â‚Ź30.00/7.30Â’m A supper clubÇŚstyle menu consisting of a variety of dishes, with speciƤc health beneƤts, created by Nutritional Therapist, ajella O’Neill. Health, energy levels, , appearance, mood, sleep, stress control, athletic performance, outlook, memory and concentration are all inĆŞuenced 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 ƤrstÇŚhand the delicious tastes, ĆŞavours and beneƤts of healthful foods. The dishes served will be primarily vegetarian with an optional Ƥsh 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 402͞͞ or 08Íž 19Íž Íž988 (week end or aˆter hours)

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Model Railway Village, Clonakilty/5.00Â’m/Free Guided tour and talk at the West Cork odel Railway Village. tep back in time and see life as it was in the Í™ÍĄÍœÍ˜â€™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 ITALY IN WEST CORK

Albergo Italian Restaurant, Skibbereen/â‚Ź39.00/ˆrom 7.00Â’m/Booking essential Albergo Italian Restaurant presents a special three course menu, with each course inspired by a diĆĄerent 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

WALK

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR ǧ CLONAKILTY

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

Meet at Michael Collins Statue, EmmetSquare, Clonakilty/â‚Ź2.00/7.00Â’m sharÂ’/ Allow 2 hours ˆor this walk Clonakilty Town historical guided walk, conducted by Dermot Kingston, Duchas Clonakilty Heritage. Assemble at ichael Collins tatue, Emmet quare, Clonakilty at Í&#x;.͘͘pm sharp. Contact : 08Íž 884 5817

WEST CORK TASTINGS AND MUSIC

Gro˜e House, Schull/7.00Â’m/â‚Ź35.00/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 Ƥnest seasonal West Cork produce available. usical entertainment will be provided by Colin Verncombe and aurice eezer Č‹akaÇŚ Black ĆŹ eezerČŒ, as part of the Harvest oon usic Festival. Contact: 028 280Íž7

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

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SATURDAY 6

THE BELLING WEST CORK ARTISAN FOOD AWARDS DINNER

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SKIBBEREEN FARMER’S MARKET eFREE vent FairƤeld Car Park/10.00am-2.00Â’m/Free This 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 ǧ FairƤeld Car Park Gate/10.30am ÇŚ oin Walter Ryan Purcell of Fresh From West Cork for a guided tour around the market. www.westcorkmarkets.com WALK

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LISS ARD ESTATE AND GARDENS

INCLUDING THE SKY GARDEN

Casteltownsend Road/10.00am/Free Tour 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.

THE STORY OF MILK OFFICIAL OPENING

Fields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/12.00 noon The interactive exhibition ‘The tory of ilk’ will be oĆĽcially opened by ohn Buckley, oung Farmer of the ear ͚͙͛͘. The exhibition will be open to the public all day until Í?.͛͘.

FISH BARBEQUE AND MASTERCLASS

Casey’s oˆ Baltimore, Baltimore/12.00-2.00Â’m/â‚Ź10.00/ 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 mouthÇŚwateringly good Ƥsh recipes for barbeques, with plenty of sampling and tastings being oĆĄered along the way. The chef will share handy tips and techniques for preparing and cooking Ƥsh on the barbeque, and take you through what Ƥsh is in season. Contact : Dominic 028 20197

BELLING FOOD FORUM ‘PROMOTION AND APPRECIATION’

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Liss Ard Estate, Casteltownsend Road, Skibbereen/2.00-5.00Â’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. FRE ev E

FOOD FAIR AND MUSIC

FASTNET SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP Meet at CheÂœ Yuen, Baltimore/5.00Â’m/â‚Ź70.00/ Booking essential/Limited to 10 SÂ’aces A 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 AÍœ size for you to hang on your wall. Contact Rohan: 087 092 71͞͞ or www.rohanreilly. com/workshoÂ’s ˆor more inˆormation FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

MOBSTERS AND MOLLS

SCREENING OF BUGSY MALONE FOLLOWED BY ITALIAN ANTIPASTA Town Hall, Skibbereen/7.00Â’m/â‚Ź5.00 kibb cenes presents the iconic Ƥlm ‘Bugsy alone’ Alan Parker’s musical spoof of gangster Ƥlms which features an allÇŚchild cast with guns that Ƥre 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 Ƥsts or bullets, the ProhibitionÇŚera kiddie mobsters sling confections at one another. When Bugsy learns that a rival gang has developed a secret weapon capable of Ƥring sweets as quick as a machine gun shoots bullets, he sets out to heist the highÇŚtech tartÇŚ launcher. 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 clasÇŚ sic ‘mobster and moll’s’ movie. Delicious custard tarts will be served to theatre goers. For eating and not for throwing! Albergo Italian Restaurant/9.30Â’m/â‚Ź22.50 After the show, head to Albergo Italian Restaurant for a tempting Italian inspired menu with ‘ aƤoso Platters and ‘ obster ains’ ȋ͚͚͂.Í?͘ with complimentary glass of wineČŒ, to round oĆĄ a mobster evening West Cork ‘maƤa’ style. Dress appropriately.

BANTRY BAY BANQUET

The Westlodge Hotel, Bantry/8.00Â’m/â‚Ź30.00/ 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 Ƥnest 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 503Íž0

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Gro˜e House, Schull/4.00’m-7.00’m/Free Head 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 280͞7

CAPTURE THE ICONIC FASTNET LIGHTHOUSE!

Liss Ard Estate, Casteltownsend Road, Skibbereen/7.00’m/ ₏30.00 ’er ’erson/Booking essential The prestigious Belling West Cork Artisan Food Awards will be presented by ean and Rose O’Driscoll of Glen DimplexȀBelling 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

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GOURMET BRUNCH WITH MUSIC

Ri˜erside Caˆe, North Street, Skibbereen/11.00-2.00Â’m/ â‚Ź25.00 The best of West Cork products lovingly prepared by the Riverside chefs, andrine and Cliodhna. Booking essential . Contact: 028 40090

FREE SCHULL COUNTRY MARKET event Pier Road Car Park, Schull/10.00am Č‚ 2.00Â’m Visit chull Country arket to choose from a unique selection of locallyÇŚproduced foods and crafts, all presented by the people who made them. Pick up some delicious food for a seaside picnic, enjoy a homeÇŚbaked cake or scone, or take some locallyÇŚ smoked bacon home for tea!

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 KINGSTON ANN 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 COMMITTEE SKIBBEREEN THEATRE SOCIETY ATLANTIC SEA KAYAKING IRISH ARMY BAND DRINAGH COFFEE SHOP GLENILEN FARM

TOUR : WESTERLY WANDER

THE MIZEN EXPERIENCE

10.30am-5.00Â’m/Family ticket â‚Ź18.00 Irelands most south westerly point. Visit the award winning aritime useum and Heritage Attraction. This authentic allÇŚweather experience is a mustÇŚsee, situated on high cliĆĄs above the swirling Atlantic Ocean tides. From the Visitor Centre, the ignal tation is a ten minute walk along a path, down the ÍĄÍĄ 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 Ƥrst telegraph stations. For festival visitors, the izen Cafe, with its excellent home cooked meals, will oĆĄer 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

SCHULL

Visit 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.

‘DUǧEATǧALON’ COMPETITION

FairƤeld Car Park, Skibbereen/12.00/â‚Ź20 Â’er Â’erson or â‚Ź35.00 ˆor 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 FairƤeld Car Park. Contact : 08Íž 19͞͞973

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP

Abbeystrewry Hall, Skibbereen/3.00Â’m/â‚Ź5.00/ Booking essential oin Allison Roberts from Clonakilty Chocolate as she presents a hands on chocolate workshop for children aged Í ÇŚÍ™Íš years old. Numbers limited. Contact : 08Íž 3Íž3985Íž

TRUFFLES AND WINE ǧ THE FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE STORY

Annie Mays Bar & Restaurant, Bridge St, Skibbereen/Íž.00Â’m/â‚Ź5.00/Booking essential Allison 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 : 08Íž 3Íž3985Íž

TRADITIONAL BARBEQUE AND LIVE MUSIC

LeaÂ’ Inn, LeaÂ’/ˆrom 5.30Â’m This traditional barbeque oĆĄers a wonderful spread of seafood, kebabs, burgers and much more. Contact: Ann Sheehan Č‚ 028 33͞͞8

A TASTE OF EASTERN EUROPE WEST CORK STYLE!

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

Paragon Bar and Restaurant, Skibbereen/7.00Â’m The Paragon will go Eastern European for the night with traditional food, music and dancing. Contact : 028 21772

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FARM VISIT

GLENILEN FARM

Castledonovan, Drimoleague/10.00am/â‚Ź3.50/Booking Essential Glenilen 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 oĆĄer 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 ͙ͥͥÍ&#x;, 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

FREE THE HOLLIES event CENTRE FOR PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITY Enniskeane/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 STYLE

Drinagh CoĆĄee ShoÂ’, Dunmanway/2.00Â’m The staĆĄ at Drinagh CoĆĄee shop will excel themselves with a glorious celebration of exican food West Cork tyle. Delight in fajitas and tacos Ƥlled with the Ƥnest of West Cork produce. Contact: 023 885 5538

THE MANCH PROJECT

Ballineen/3.00Â’m/Allow 1.5 hours ˆor this walk/â‚Ź2.00 donation Take 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 diĆĄerent aspects of land management. There are ÍšÍ? 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 Č‚ 8822823

WEST CORK CAST, CATCH AND EAT EXPERIENCE

WITH TOM COLLINS OF SEAANGLINGCHARTERS.IE AND CASEYS OF UNION HAL Reen Pier, Union Hall/2.00Â’m/â‚ŹÍž0.00Â’Â’/Booking essential numbers limited During this unique experience, discover the fun of catching prime fresh Ƥsh in the pristine clean waters oĆĄ West Cork on board the ‘ och an lasc’. earn the simple secrets of Ƥsh preparation, and enjoy your fresh catch, cooked by Caseys of nion Hall’s head chef, cooked to three diĆĄerent recipes while you discuss the size of “the one that got awayâ€?. Itinerary for the day: Íš.͘͘pm Board the charter boat ‘ och an Iasc’ at Reen pier nion HallȀ͚.Í˜Í˜ÇŚÍ?.͘͘pm Fishing the fruitful waters oĆĄ the West Cork CoastČ€Í?.Í˜Í˜ÇŚÍ?.͛͘ pm Tuition on Ƥsh preparation on board the ‘ och an Iasc’ȀÍ?.͛͘pm Return to Reen PierȀ͞.͘͘pm Complimentary glass of wine in Casey’s Bar nion HallȀ͞.ÍœÍ? pm Enjoy your ‘Catch of the Day’ in Caseys of nion Hall. Contact : 087 2792983

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 CENTRE HOURIHANES SPORTS DINTYS BAR AND RESTAURANT UNION HALL ANNIE MAYS BAR AND RESTAURANT CAHALANES BAR JJ FIELD KIDS TO TEENS SUPERVALU 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

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Mercy Heights, Skibbereen/11.30am This 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

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TOUR : WESTERLY WANDER

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 Í™Í&#x;͘͘’s. Contact : 028 37274

RIVER ILEN CRUISE Č?1ČŽ

DeÂ’arting Baltimore Pier/4.45Â’m/â‚Ź20.00/ allow 1.5 hours ˆor this triÂ’/Booking essential Travel up river from Baltimore, passing some of Carberys Hundred Isles, taking in spectacular scenery and magniƤcent 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 Í years or older. Contact Baltimore Sea Saˆari inˆoĚťbaltimoreseasaˆari.ie Â’hone 02820753 or 087 24097Íž1

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF BALLYDEHOB

Meet at the Community Hall/11.30am/â‚Ź3.00 Guided tour of picturesque Ballydehob, including the magniƤcent Twelve Arch Bridge, the former West Carbery Tramway and ight Railway viaduct which is now a footbridge. LUNCH SPECIALS IN BALLYDEHOB

HUDSON WHOLE FOODS

KING OF THE GRILL

1.00’m After the historic walking tour, head to Hudsons Wholefood hop for lunch. Hudson’s is West Cork’s longest established family run wholefood shop oƥering a Vegetarian Cafe and bakery which is a focal point in the organic community in West Cork. They will be oƥering a West Cork festival special.

Fields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/ ͞.00’m/₏5.00 The 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 ƪoating trophy is awarded. A Taste of Poland will also be back at King of the Grill.

LEVIS’ CORNERHOUSE BAR

1.00’m Head 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 grandnj nephew. Finger food will be served.

FREE SCORà IOCHT event Baby Hannah’s, Skibbereen/9.00’m/Free A traditional evening of storytelling and reminiscing with the kibbereen Historical ociety.

SKIBBEREEN HISTORICAL WALK

Skibbereen Heritage Centre/12.00 noon/ â‚Ź3.50 including entrance to the Heritage Centre oin 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.

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Drinagh Co-OÂ’, Market Street, Skibbereen/10.00-12.00/Free Drinagh CoÇŚop will host a ‘mini market’ in their newly refurbished store, with West Cork food producers oĆĄering tasting samples of their produce. Contact : 028 24200

‘HIDDEN HISTORY’ LOUGH HYNE WALK

FREE Meet at the Car Park, Lough Hyne/10.00am/Free/ event Booking essential oin Terri Kearney Č‹author of ‘ ough Hyne : The arine Researchers’ and ‘ ough Hyne : From PreÇŚHistory to the Presentâ€™ČŒ for a diĆĄerent perspective of ough Hyne. Terri will take walkers on her daily trail around the lough. Peeling oĆĄ 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

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

PASTRY MAKING DEMONSTRATION eFREE vent The CoĆĄee ShoÂ’, Union Hall/11.00am/Free oin Carol Noonan for a pastry making demonstration in The CoĆĄee 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, CafĂŠ 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 conƤdence in even the reluctant baker!

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THORNHILL ORGANIC FARM

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Meet at the Fire Station on the Marsh Road, Skibbereen/2.00-4.00’m/Free 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 aƥordable prices in County Cork and beyond. Contact: Anthony 08͞ 347 7087

APPLE BETTY’S CAFE

The Square, Skibbereen/12.00-2.00Â’m Apple Betty’s Cafe presents Caroline’s Crepe Cart ÇŚ With an array of delicious Ƥllings for kids and adults alike! Eat in or take out. Contact: 028 51833

O DONOVAN ROSSA GAA CLUB SKIBBEREEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AISLING’S HAIR SALON ALMA’S FASHIONS EMMA JERVIS PHOTOGRAPHY CH MARINE SOUTH OF IRELAND PETROLEUM KD STOVES CATRIONA MCSWEENEY DENTAL SURGEON CASTLELANDS VETERINARY CLINIC HAZEL VICKERY LIAM O DONOVAN SOLICITOR JEFF’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA ANNE MINIHANE BILLY FLAHERTY O’DONOVAN’S BOOKSHOP DECLAN MC CARTHY GLEBE GARDENS JOHN AND CATHERINE FIELD KEVIN COLLINS HELEN COLLINS MCCARTHYS HOME BAKING AVEEN HENRY THE BEAUTY SPOT MERCY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL O’SULLIVAN TOYSHOP ST. FACHTNA’S SILVER BAND THE HORSE AND HOUND DAVID BARRY JOE MCNAMEE

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FIELD’S OF SKIBBEREEN BAKERY VISIT

Field’s oˆ Skibbereen Bakery, Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen/4.00’m/Free Field’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.

FARM VISIT

UMMERA SMOKEHOUSE

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

A TASTE OF THE SEA

Mary Ann’s Restaurant, Castletownshend/7.00Â’m/ â‚Ź35.95/Booking essential Indulge your taste buds over four courses, at an evening of the Ƥnest seafood, prepared by Chef Trish O’ ahony, in the multiÇŚaward winning ary Ann’s Restaurant, Castletownshend. Contact : 028 3Íž14Íž

RICHY’S BISTRO Čƒ COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Richy’s Bistro, Clonakilty/7.00Â’m/â‚Ź25.00/ Booking essential Take 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 : ͚͛͘ Í Í Íš Í™Í Í?Íš

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Čƒ WEST CORK STYLE

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

UNION HALL LOCAL PRODUCE NIGHT

Dinty’s oˆ Union Hall/7.00’m An evening of celebrating the produce of the sea, and all good things from nion Hall. Contact : 028 33373

Meet at Lough Hyne Car Park/â‚Ź45.oo/7.00Â’m/ Booking essential Explore the unique waters of ough Hyne by kayak at night, an atmospheric and gentle paddle, which is many people’s Ƥrst 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 FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

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event Drinagh Co-o’ Coƥee Sho’, Market Street, Skibbereen/͞.30’m/Free oin Alan and Katie in Drinagh’s newly refurbished Coƥee hop for a cooking demonstration with a diƥerence – with delicious tastings and handy cooking tips. Contact : Gordon 028 24200

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Timoleague/10.00am/Free For nearly forty years mmera mokehouse has built up an enviable reputation for producing some of the Ƥnest smoked salmon available. mmera uses Irish organically reared salmon ÇŚ their natural ĆŞavour and texture, blended with careful curing, and gentle smoking over smouldering oak Ƥres produces some of the Ƥnest 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/wosn Contact : 023 884 ͞͞44 or 087 202 7227

RIVER ILEN CRUISE Č?2ČŽ

DeÂ’arting Baltimore Pier/5.30Â’m/â‚Ź20.00/ allow 1.5 hours ˆor this triÂ’/Booking essential Travel up river from Baltimore, passing some of Carbery’s Hundred Isles, taking in spectacular scenery and magniƤcent 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 Í years or older. Contact 02820753 or 087 24097Íž1

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Timoleague/11.00am/â‚Ź5.00 (ˆor tour oˆ Abbey and entry to Micheal Collins Centre)/ meet in Abbey car Â’ark Guided 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 Ížth century monastic settlement founded by aint olaga. The name Timoleague comes from the Irish for House of olaga Č‹Tigh olagaČŒ. 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 Íž107

NESPRESSO COFFEE TASTING

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Thornhills Electrical, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/ˆrom 11.00/ˆree Hidden inside each Nespresso capsule are the Ƥnest coĆĄees in the world, which have been blended, roasted and ground with the utmost skill and care. Thornhills Electrical, kibbereen invite coĆĄee lovers to experience the taste of these rich and complex blends, freshly brewed. Who knows – maybe George Clooney himself may stop by!

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Scally’s Su’ervalu, Clonakilty/12.00-4.00’m/Free Call into to cally’s upervalu where well known West Cork Producers will oƥer sampling of their produce.

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MICHAEL COLLINS CENTRE

Castleview, Clonakilty/12.00 noon/â‚Ź3.00/ Allow 1.5 hours ˆor this tour Visitors 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 mBanâ€?. 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 Íž107

AVRIL AND WILLIE ALLSHIRE ROSSCARBERY RECEIPES PAT CLEARY FERGUS AND TRISH O’MAHONY WALTER RYAN PURCELL ROBERT SALTER TOWNSHEND ROLFS COUNTRY HOUSE KALBO’S CAFÉ MARION CRUDGE EUGENE MCSWEENEY STEPHEN CURRAN NEIL GRANT TIMOTHY CROWLEY ALAN TOBIN KAY & DAVID QUINN COMHALTAS CEOLTEOIRI EIREANN EITHNE AND BRENDAN MCCARTHY CAROL NOONAN THE MARKET HOUSE JASON & FIONA FIELD FIONA’S FASHIONS CHRISTY DEMPSEY BARRY DEMPSEY SUSAN AND MICHAEL BOLAND NORMA ROBERTS SELECT VESTRY ABBEYSTREWRY CHURCH SKIBBEREEN LIBRARY THORNHILLS ORGANIC FARM THE NOLAN FAMILY, UNION HALL MICHEAL HURLEY LISS ARD ESTATE KEVIN BUCKLEY

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THE FIG AND OLIVE CAFE

Fašbridge, Clonakilty/1.30’m Enjoy a sumptuous festival special West Cork plate at the Fig and Olive CafÊ. Contact: 023 882 1872

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MOO CREW Čƒ FROM FARM TO FRIDGE

Fields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/3.30 Č‚ 4.30Â’m/Free Tara Regan, chool Programme ĆŹ pecial Projects anager, National Dairy Council Č‹NDCČŒ, will present the NDC’s innovative, nationÇŚwide 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 proƤle 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. HOME VISIT

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Union Hall/2.00Â’m/Free Visit the family run business in nion Hall that has been operating from this picturesque Ƥshing village in West Cork for the last ÍšÍ? 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 Ƥshing industry. Contact : 028 33125

WILD SOUL FOOD WORKSHOP

Liss Ard Estate, Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen/ 3.00-5.00’m/₏25.00/Booking essential oin iss Ard’s visionary Chefs and Clinical Nutritionist, April Danann, for a soul food workshop. This interactive handsnjon 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

TEE OFF AND TASTE TEASER

Dunmore House Hotel, Clonakilty/ 4.00Â’m/â‚Ź25.00 Â’Â’ (includes â‚Ź5 donation to Co-Action) Timesheet 023 8833352 Head to Dunmore House Hotel for golf ÇŚ a ÍĄ 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

The West Cork Hotel, arrive 7.30am, Â’romÂ’t start 7.45am, Ƥnish 9.15am Full Irish Breakˆast incl tea/coĆĄee : â‚Ź10.00 Places limited to 50. (â‚Ź4.00 oˆ ticket Â’rice will go to West Cork RaÂ’id ResÂ’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 Ƥnance and plans for the future. BANDO N Paul Philips from West Cork Pies will tell his story from how INSIDE he spotted a gap in the market to the current committment made by usgraves to trial his pies and scotch eggs Č‹which will be on our breakfast menuČŒ. 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 HOO /RFDO ŤVKPRQJHUV W RN LW Food Forum. Come along, enjoy a good breakfast in an R FR RZ W XV ZKDW WR EX\ DQG K informal and relaxed setting and we promise to have you ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE WEST CORK FOOD SCENE on the way back to work by ÍĄ.Í™Í?am! Contact : 028 21200 to book a Â’lace. 6XPPHU

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WE'RE JAMMING! Nanny Anne & friends make the sweet stuff

WAY THE WILD ATLANTIC TRAIL WEST CORK FOOD

FROM PASTURE TO PLATE Local food reared and delivered to your table

DITCH THE GAMES CONSOLE Food related activities for West Cork kids

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O Keeƥe’s Su’ervalu, Bantry/11.00-4.00’m/Free Call in to O’Keeƥes upervalu for a Taste of West Cork, with great tastings being oƥered all day featuring West Cork produce. WALK

CASTLETOWNSHEND WALKING TOUR

Meet at Drishane House gate/11.00am/ â‚Ź15.00 including house and castle entry/Allow 3 hours ˆor this tour Participate 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 magniƤcent Harry Clarke stained glass windows and the omerville Graves. Contact: Robert Salter Townshend 028 3Íž383

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THE MYSTICAL MENU EXPERIENCE

Liss Ard Estate, Castletownshend Road, Skibbereen/ Íž.00Â’m/â‚Ź45.00/ 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 wholeÇŚbody wellÇŚbeing experience. Booking essential. Book for the Wild oul Food Workshop and the ystical enu Experience at ͂͘͞.͘͘ Contact : 028 40000

A TASTE OF THAILAND

Baan SuÂŒittra, Connolly Street, Clonakilty/7.00Â’m/Booking essential Indulge your senses in a dining experience that would normally only be found in Thailand. uzie uses fresh high quality ingredients to produce mouthÇŚwateringly ĆŞavoursome dishes creating authentic Thai cuisine. Contact: 023 883 Íž793

SPECIAL SPANISH TAPAS EVENING

The Mews, Baltimore/Íž.00 -8.30Â’m/ â‚Ź3.00 - â‚Ź5.00 Â’er TaÂ’as (B.O.Y. wine) Enjoy an informal evening in the ews with a selection of Tapas ‘Bilboa’ style. Contact : 028 20818

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

Annie May’s Restaurant and Bar, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/₏15.00/8.00’m-10.00’m Enjoy 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

DeÂ’arting ˆrom Baltimore Pier/ 11.00am/â‚Ź35.00 oin 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 Íœ hours so please bring a packed lunch. Complimentary tea and coĆĄee will be served on board. Contact : 087 2Íž3 8470 TOUR : WESTERLY WANDER

GLENGARRIFF BAMBOO GARDENS, GARNISH ISLAND AND THE EWE EXPERIENCE

Meet at Maritime Hotel, Bantry/11.00am/â‚Ź10.00 ˆor bus/Mašimum caÂ’acity on bus is 14/Booking Essential/Entry Fees to be Â’aid at gates. Preˆerential ˆestival rates aÂ’Â’ly. Visit the unique exotic garden, situated in the mild climate of GlengarriĆĄ. There are thirty diĆĄerent species of bamboo surrounded by palms and other tropical plants, amidst of romantic paths and breathtaking views. Head on to the GlengarriĆĄ Pier to take the ferry to visit the amazing island garden on Garnish Island, located in the sheltered harbour of GlengarriĆĄ 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 garÇŚ dens which are laid out in beautiful walks and it has some stunning specimen plants which are rare in this climate. For history buĆĄs 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 oasis Contact: GlengarriĆĄ Tours (Gene O’Sullivan) 087 9730741

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING Čƒ RECONNECT WITH FOOD ON A SPIRITUAL LEVEL

FARM VISIT

AÂ’ril Danann (Clinical Nutritionist, Rebel Foods Market Stall)/12.00 noon/â‚Ź5.00/ Booking essential With food ĆŹ spirituality in mind – the Danann family have taken their own unique approach to living sustainably ÇŚ 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 ÇŚ bee keeping, tending animals for food, medicinal herb garden and Ƥnding 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. Č—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 Ƥrst gate with pillars on right ÇŚ you have reached the Dananns. Contact: 087 23Íž1Íž1Íž www.aÂ’rildanann.com

CAHERBEG FREE RANGE PIG FARM

Rosscarbery/10.00am/â‚Ź3.00 Visit 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. Č‹ ee website for directionsÇŚ caherbegfreerangepork.ieČŒ Contact: Avril 087 914 0811

SKIBBEREEN COUNTRY MARKET eFvRenEtE Abbeystrewry Hall, Skibbereen/11.30am-2.00Â’m This market takes place every Friday morning in Abbeystrewry Hall and oĆĄers 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

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LILY’S CAKES, ICING DEMONSTRATION

Fields Old Bakery, Townshend Street, Skibbereen/4.00Â’m/Free oin illian for a fun and innovative workshop on icing cakes! earn the techniques that will give your cakes and cupcakes a professional ĆŞourish! Contact : Lillian 08Íž 38Íž15Íž5

A GOURMET EVENING AT ROLF’S COUNTRY HOUSE

Rolˆs Country House, Baltimore /7.30Â’m/ â‚Ź55.00 (including wine) A gourmet dinner with wine at Rolfs Country House, enjoy a Ƥve 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/7.00Â’m This 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 hoÇŚdown! Book early. Contact: 028 22019

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GLEBE GARDENS

Baltimore/ 12.00/â‚Ź5.00/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 ĆŞowers 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 ÍšÍ˜Í˜ÍĄ 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 VISIT

Meet outside Bushes Bar, The Square, Baltimore/ 2.30-4.30Â’m /â‚Ź4.00 entrance ˆee to the Castle Visit 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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THE FISHERMAN’S CHOICE CELEBRATING PRODUCE FROM UNION HALL

Casey’s oˆ Union Hall/7.00’m An evening of celebrating the wonderful produce from the sea and all the good things from nion Hall. Contact: Paul 028 33590

A TASTE OF THE SEA SEAFOOD BUFFET

La Concha Seaˆood Restaurant, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/ Íž.30Â’m and 9.00Â’m/â‚Ź40.00/Booking essential Back by popular demand, a Concha eafood Restaurant invites you to a sumptuous seafood buĆĄet, oĆĄering a wonderful selection of the varieties of seafood that are to be found oĆĄ the coast of West Cork. Contact : 087 Íž12 1700

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Baltimore Pier/4.30Â’m/Free An exhibition of traditional wooden boats – lobster boats, mackerel boats and larger vessels. The talk will cover the history of Ƥshing in West Cork and the building of traditional boats.

A TASTE OF INDIA MEETS A TASTE OF WEST CORK AT THE RIVERSIDE CAFE

Riverside Caˆe, North Street, Skibbereen/â‚Ź35.00/7.00Â’m Cliodhna 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 ÇŚ while cooking is his passion, it was never his full time job ÇŚ 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 “Thaliâ€? ÇŚ a tasting menu of Indian dishes ÇŚ using the Ƥnest West Cork ingredient. Places are limited and booking essential. Contact: 028 40090

COCKTAILS WITH ADAM

Annie Mays Restaurant and Bar, Bridge Street, Skibbereen/ ˆrom Íž.30Â’m/Cocktail making demonstration: 8.30Â’m9.30Â’m/â‚Ź20.00/booking essential West 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 Í .Í›Í˜ÇŚÍĄ.͛͘pm. Cover charge includes two cocktails, served with Warm moked keaghanore Duck alad or nion Hall Fish ‘n Chips Contact: 028-22930

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ESKUAK EVENING WITH PACO MESA

Glebe Gardens, Baltimore/7.00Â’m/â‚ŹÍž5.00 including wine Â’airings ˆrom Wines Direct Booking essential/Friday ͙͚th ĆŹ aturday ͙͛th eptember/ Paco esa comes to Glebe Gardens Restaurant from t. ohn’s in ondon, Č‹via the Fat Duck, K, elBulli and Arzak, painČŒ for two evenings only. Paco presents his new concept evening called eskuak Č‹www.eskuak.comČŒ. 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

WILD AND ORGANIC

Kalbos Caˆe, North Street, Skibbereen/7.00Â’m/ â‚Ź30.00 with comÂ’limentary glass oˆ Prosecco Award 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

ART AND WINE DINNER

Mary Ann’s Restaurant, Castletownshend/7.30Â’m/ â‚Ź55.00 including wine/Booking essential In 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 Í‚Í›,͘͘͘! Contact : 028 3Íž14Íž

STARLIGHT SERENADE

Atlantic Sea Kayaking/Lough Hyne/7.00Â’m/ â‚Ź55.00/Booking essential There 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 reĆŞected on the water or the astonishing eĆĄect of the ‘dripping diamonds’ bioÇŚluminescence. 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 inˆoĚťatlanticseakayaking.com

FairƤeld Car Park, Skibbereen/10am-2.00Â’m/Free Every aturday at the market you can Ƥnd 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 huntingÇŚground for collectors of antiques, books and bricÇŚaÇŚbrac.

MARKET TOUR ǧ FairƤeld Car Park Gate/10.30am ÇŚ oin Walter Ryan Purcell of Fresh From West Cork for a guided tour around the market. IRISH ARMY BAND - 11.00am/Free We are delighted to welcome back the Irish Army Band to the kibbereen Farmers arket at ͙͙.͘͘am. CAPE CLEAR WALKING TOUR

Meet at Baltimore Pier/10.30am â‚Ź15.00 ˆor tea and scones on arrival /souÂ’ or chowder and sandwiches at Sean Rua’s Restaurant aˆter the walk. OÂ’tional bus tour on arrival on CaÂ’e Clear Ferry to be Â’aid on boarding: Adult â‚Ź1Íž.00/ Child â‚Ź8.00 / Family ticket (2 adults/2 children) â‚Ź40.00 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.

THE TREE HOUSE IN DOOR PLAY CENTRE AND CAFE

Marsh Road, Skibbereen/11.00-5.00Â’m/â‚ŹÍž.00 Â’er child

In celebration of food, and to introduce the Tree House’s recently launched nutritious and delicious food menu, The Treehouse Indoor Play Centre ĆŹ 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 ÇŚ a fabulous Č‹and freeČŒ cake pop stall will run all day long ÇŚ where little ones can get stuck in and make their own cake pops....and eat them too! Contact : 028 482Íž4

FREE SHEEPS HEAD PRODUCERS MARKET event Arundels by the Pier Car Park, Kitchen Cove, Ahakista/11.00am-1.00Â’m/Free The heeps Head Producers will set up their market in the Car Park at Arundels by the Pier. This market will oĆĄer 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 ĆŞowers, hand knitted items, greetings cards, paintings potted plants ĆŹ 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 Íž7033 COOKING DEMONSTRATION

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BROWN ENVELOPE SEEDS

Turk Head, meet at Lisheen Church on the Schull Road/10.00-1.00Â’m/â‚Ź20.00/Booking Essential Visit 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 Í™ÍĄÍ Íœ 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

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Kitchen Cove, Ahakista/11.00am/Free/Booking essential Cookery 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 Ƥnest West Cork produce. This is a cooking demonstration with a diĆĄerence, and is not to be missed. Booking essential, limited spaces in marquee. Contact: 027 Íž7033 WALK

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The Cabin, Ahakista/11.00am registration/Free Guided hill walking on the heep’s Head Way. Option of two walks to chose – either a gentle Í™ hour walk or a more extended Í› 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 ˆurther inˆo Â’lease contact : sheeÂ’sheadwayĚťgmail.com

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STONE CARVING DEMONSTRATION FREE event Arundels by the Pier, Kitchen Cove, Ahakista/1.00Â’m/ Free/Booking essential tone carving demonstratio by local Carver Victor Daly. Victor is a time served stoneÇŚcutter, with over ͚͘ years’ experience of stoneÇŚworking 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 08Íž 05141͞͞ or email inˆoĚťthestonecarver.com

ESKUAK EVENING WITH PACO MESA

Glebe Gardens, Baltimore/7.00Â’m/â‚ŹÍž5.00 including wine Â’airings ˆrom Wines Direct / Booking essential For the second and Ƥnal 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

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CHILDREN ‘ MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA’

Jeƥ’s Wood Fired Pizza, Skibbereen/12.30-2.30Â’m/ â‚Ź5.00/booking essential Children of all ages are invited to eƥ’s Wood Fired Pizza to create their own pizzas, selecting an array of toppings and cheeses, then watch the pizzas bake in the woodnjƤred oven. Contact: JeĆĄ 083 34Íž 4Íž25

MOILEY CHEESE TASTING

‘THE ART OF DINING’ THEATRE DINNER EVENING

West Cork Hotel, Ilen Street, Skibbereen/7.00Â’m/â‚Ź20.00 Enjoy a delicious three course meal showcasing West Cork’s Ƥnest 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

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West Cork Hotel, Ilen Street, Skibbereen/1.00-4.00Â’m/Free According to the nited Nations the current world population of Í&#x;.Íš billion will increase to ÍĄ.Íž billion by the year ͚͘Í?͘. The challenge for agricultural communities around the world is to feed an additional Íš.Íœ 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 Ƥnd a way to produce more food with fewer resources. In an eĆĄort 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 lossǢ what sustainable practices can farmers implement to oĆĄset 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. Annie May’s Restaurant and Bar Lunch SÂ’ecial ˆor conˆerence attendees: â‚Ź9.95 West Cork Hotel Lunch SÂ’ecial ˆor conˆerence attendees.

TEN ISLAND TOUR

Baltimore Pier/2.30Â’m/â‚Ź25.00/with oÂ’tional stoÂ’ 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 brieĆŞy on herkin Island, where there is the option of getting oĆĄ and taking a later ferry back to Baltimore. Contact : Rosaleen 087 2Íž3 8470

MUSIC BRUNCH IN GLEBE GARDENS

Glebe Gardens, Baltimore/10.00/Booking essential Relax in the tranquility of Glebe Gardens, with brunch and music presented by Tessa Perry and the staĆĄ at Glebe Gardens. Contact: 028 20579

The Islanders Rest on herkin Island will be hosting a barbeque prepared by renowned award winning chef Derry Clarke, Č‹a fund raiser for the Baltimore ifeboatsČŒ, so after the Ten Island Tour why not hop oĆĄ on herkin Island, and enjoy an afternoon of great food and entertainment before heading back to Baltimore. Contact : 028 2011Íž

The Church Restaurant, Bridge Street /7.00Â’m/ â‚Ź35.00 with Prosecco ReceÂ’tion/Booking essential Regina and her excellent staĆĄ 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 23Íž25

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SUNDAY STREET MARKET Main Street, Skibbereen /12.00-4.00Â’m/Free The theme for the street market this year is ‘Around the world in Í Í˜ ĆŞavours’. The annual Taste of West Cork Food Festival treet arket will have an abundance of food to oĆĄer from around the world. oin us in the special food tent oĆĄering 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 treet will be open, and many will oĆĄer the surprise of ‘pop up’ shops inside their premises. Please support local business. The highlight of the day will be the draw of the winning raĆŤe ticket – one lucky person will be driving home in a brand new Volkswagen P!

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5 September 2014/9.30pm THE CORNER BAR ingers Club with guest singer ohnny ehane. TH SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER PARAGON BAR | COTTER’ BAR THE CORNER BAR ÇŚ Traditional music session TH SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER PARAGON BAR | BAB HANNAH’ th 8 September 2014 THE CORNER BAR ÇŚ Traditional music session PARAGON BAR TH TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER PARAGON BAB HANNAH’ KIBBEREEN ÇŚ ͙͘.͘͘pm until close th 13 September 2014 THE CORNER BAR ÇŚ Traditional music session PARAGON BAR | HOR E AND HO ND TH 14 September evening PARAGON BAR | HOR E AND HO ND

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Hotel, Seafood Restaurant, Traditional Pub Tel: 028 20197 www.caseysofbaltimore.com

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Main St. Car Park Skibbereen Tel:028 23544

Gillian Desmond C.I.B.T.A.C., C.I.D.E.S.C.O

Best Wishes to A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

30 Bridge St, Skibbereen, Co. Cork Tel 028 21894

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a fabulous three night stay for two at the beautiful iss Ard Estate, kibbereen

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SÊan Rua’s Restaurant and An Siopa Beag is the Cape Clear Island’s Grocery Shop, Restaurant and Pizzeria and is located in North Harbour, just a two minute stroll when you disembark the Ferry.

Great seasonal, local produce, Daily specials, steaks, pasta and salads! Next to tourist oďŹƒce Wolfe Tone Street, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Ph: 0238821852 E-mail: info@richysbarandbistro.com Web: www.richysbarandbistro.com

www.skeaghanoreduck.ie Tel: 028 37428

including dinner on one night.

Answer the following question: Who designed the Irish Sky Garden situated on Liss Ard Estate?

Westlodge Hotel and Leisure Centre Bantry, Co Cork

Answers by email to : reservations@lissard.com

For Farm, Business, Car & Home Insurance... contact FBD Insurance

Prize is only valid if used between 5th – 11th September 2014 Closing Date: Sunday, 31st August, 2014

FBD Insurance, Townshend Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Tel: (028) 21688

FBD Insurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

Are holding a gala “Taste of Bantry Bay� eve on Sat 6th September at 7.30 pm New Head Chef Robert Farrell will be showcasing his talents with all the best of Bantry Bay local produce

4 course meal â‚Ź30 per person FOR TICKETS, ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS

Tel 027 50360 Our policy is you

reservations@westlodgehotel.ie www.westlodgehotel.ie

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New Street, Bantry T: 027 50001

All REDKEN home care and professional hair colour available at KARiZMA Hairdressing salon North street Skibbereen 02823582

West Cork Distillers Ltd. Union Hall, Co.Cork, Ireland. Tel: 00-353-28-34788 00-353-87- 9972440 W: www.westcorkdistillers.com E:info@westcorkdistillers.com

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This Festival is funded by

And the contributions made by the very many friends listed in this programme. A Taste Of West Cork Festival would like to express our grateful thanks to all generous sponsors and friends. Programme subject to change. Please check website or facebook for daily updates.

CONTACT DETAILS www.atasteofwestcork.com

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