It's no secret that the Irish like to celebrate from time to time and what better to celebrate than our love and appreciation for good food!

From the most Norhern corner of Donegal to the West Cork town of Kinsale and everywhere inbetween, the Irish are passionate about thier food. So whether your in Irleand to get your fill of the sites or to savour the different flavours of Ireland make sure to visit one of our many food festivals!

Taste of Dublin, June

Taste of Dublin is a fantastic social event and a celebration of the best of Ireland's speciality food and drink. Prepare for great food, great company and great live entertainment as visitors mingle amongst the myriad of artisan stalls in the beautiful surrounds of the historic Iveagh Gardens.

Belfast Taste & Music Fest , August

Belfast Taste & Music Fest, Northern Ireland's premiere food and entertainment event, returns to the lush and lovely setting of the Great Lawn, Belfast Botanic Gardens.

The Galway International Oyster Festival, September

A world class festival featuring the Guinness world oyster opening championship and celebrating the famous Galway Bay oysters. Great food, fun and music.

A celebration of the start of the oyster season with the world famous Clarenbridge oysters. Now in it’s 54th year.

Kinsale Food Festival , County Cork, October

A fabulous festival which celebrates everything that Ireland’s gourmet capital has to offer. Takes place in Acton’s and Trident Hotels and Good Food Circle restaurants around the town.

Midleton Food and Drink Festival , County Cork, September

A mouth-watering line up of food exhibitions and tastings. Food culture combined with a truly remarkable array of entertainment.

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival , September

Skibbereen in West Cork plays host to this festival since 2004 which  brings together an unique mix of food markets and demonstrations, cookery competitions,great live music abd much more!

Hillsborough Oyster Festival , September

Set in the pretty village in Co Down, the festival attracts 12,000 visitors from around the globe, and is host to the World Oyster Eating Championships, among other equally as fun events.