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Ar an Cúl Bothar go Gougane.One of my favourite places to take visitors to Cork on a private Guided tour. Some lunch at the hotel, a walk in the churchyard or in the forest park. The source of the river Lee is in the Forest Park.
Photo courtesy Gougane Barra Hotel.

Where are the most romantic place’s in Ireland to visit - do you agree with our top 10 places to visit? From castles to churches there are lots of romantic places to visit in Ireland - look in the comments
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Taste Cork with the freshest fish, cheese and amazing local foods in the famous English Market. Cork Food Tours can help those attending a conference get to know the city - groups catered for.

Looking forward to tomorrow 21st December when the Winter Solstice is livestreamed from Brí na Boinne, Newgrange. This is always the start of Christmas for my family. Gift Vouchers available.

The wait is nearly over! Only 1 more day until the Winter Solstice at Newgrange. Be sure to bookmark this link: https://heritageireland.pulse.ly/gdyohde2q5 and join us tomorrow for this exciting live stream event
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Give the gift of a Food Tour Experince in Cork with Cork Food History Tours. Public Tours Tue, Wed or Thurs 10-12 @ €59 pp. Private tours by arrangement. Gift vouchers available - contact [email protected] and vouchers posted up to 1 week before Christmas. Best Value Food Tour in Cork.

Visit Dublin this Christmas? The Christmas Market inside the walls of Dublin Castle is well worth a visit with fun for all the family - and take a self-guided tour of the state rooms when there.

Enjoying the IAAT conference today where themes of adventure tourism are discussed. Marie from Hugh from Lorcan from &Wild & Renie from

The Scottish Gov has made a mess of the STR regulation with each country making its own rules. The Welsh Gov has a simple inexpensive online system, much like the Register proposed for Ireland. But the planning is still the unresolved elephant in the room.

Remember the blue skies and sunshine - earlier this week? the beautiful gardens of Garnish Island, West Cork on Tuesday where a Brugmasia flower caught my eye. Let us plan a tour with accommodation for 2024.

Drove Beillaghbema Gap (Bealach Beime) drive through accross centre Ring of Kerry in MacGillycuddys Reeks from Glenbeigh via Glencar to Kenmare. Wild, narrow, majestic, stunning and difficult to needs to be experienced. Suited to cycling, car, or walking only due to narrow road.

Had great fun on mystery Children’s Food Trail with businesses adding to excitement with tastings. Part of Corkona ForkFest.

Children's Food Trail Friday 11.30am book on this link https://ChildrensFoodTrailCorkCity.eventbrite.ie . At 2pm at Butter Museum Bread and Butter Making in Butter Musem as part of Cork on a Fork Fest.
Tapas Trail Thursday at 4pm for adults https://activitydays.ie/tour/cork-tapas-experience/

Children’s Food Tour Bring your kids on a fun and fascinating tour of Cork city as they sample child-friendly light bites.

*SPACE LEFT ON THURSDAY TOUR ONLY*
Cork City Food History Tour takes you on a walking tour of the city centre with food tastings along the way. Visit the English Market, Butter Museum, Crawford Art Gallery with stops for food tasting and chat. This is a walking tour of Cork city with commentary on the food and drinks history of the city going back to Viking days. Collect a picnic for two people from English Market and option to order freshly made artisan sandwiches. 🥪
Thurs 17th and Fri 18th Aug, 10am-12pm, €59

https://activitydays.ie/tour/cork-food-history-tour/

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Looking forward to talking to Dan Hegarty who makes his award winning cheese on the dairy farm in Cork. The cows eat the rich Whitechurch grass, are milked and in the nearby dairy the cheese is made and matured. Tickets for this free event at 11am Saturday in Crawford Gallery as part of Cork on a Fork.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-farmer-to-cheesemaker-with-dan-hegarty-tickets-694299296887?aff=oddtdtcreator

From Farmer to Cheesemaker with Dan Hegarty In Irish cheese circles, Dan Hegarty is known as a real character with a great sense of humour, but he's serious about cheese.

As part of Cork on a Fork a Guided Tapas Trail of Cork City sampling ‘Plataí Beoga’ from local suppliers and hidden gems along the route.
Starts at English Market at 4pm Thursday 17th as part of Cork on a Fork. Taking over 3 hours we will stop in 4 eateries as well as the English Market.
Takes place on 1st Thursday of each month or by arrangement for groups.
https://activitydays.ie/tour/cork-tapas-experience/

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TASTE OF CORK TAPAS EXPERIENCE – Activity Days As part of Cork on a Fork take a guided walking tour through Cork’s vibrant new outdoor dining areas on a Tapas Trail exploring the foods and drinks of the area. Enjoy samples at restaurants serving Cork on a Plate, a Birdcage Charcuterie or Cheese of Cork as well as the drinks of Cork. Vegetarian...

Bread and Butter Making event on Friday 18th at 2pm at Butter Museum. Family-friendly events where we learn the stories of Corks foods old and new in Shandon from Spiced beef to Shandon Sweets and some new arrivals as well.

Museum Bells fun.

Bread and Butter Making at the Butter Museum Cork on Wednesday 16th at 11.30am. Learn to make and taste the produce - Free event suited to all the family.
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-on-a-fork-fest/what-s-on/bread-and-butter-making-family-workshop.html

Space on the Thursday Cork Food History Tour at 10am. Book here https://activitydays.ie/tour/cork-food-history-tour/ to taste your way around Cork City

The one-week countdown is on for Cork City’s new food festival. New additions. Events at a glance below!!! A Blog about food, wine, dining out, farmers markets, Cork, Ireland

Children’s Food Tour Bring your kids on a fun and fascinating tour of Cork city as they sample child-friendly light bites.

LOts of Events For HEritage Week - and many are family-friendly and free.

Are you looking for a fun, free event for the kids? Look no further than The Big Dig! Come along to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and experience the thrill of being an Archaeologist for a day! All materials will be provided and this exciting event is suitable for children aged between 6-12, who must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential and the event will take place on the 12-13 August.

For further information, please call 016770095 or email [email protected]. The Phoenix Park

Looking forward to Cork on a Fork next week with lots of food-related activity for all the family.
10am Wed, Thurs, Cork Food History Tour ( Wed fully booked)
4pm Thurs - Taste of Cork Tapas Experience https://activitydays.ie/tour/cork-tapas-experience/
Friday 11.30am - Children's Food Trail in Cork City https://ChildrensFoodTrailCorkCity.eventbrite.ie
Friday 2pm - Bread and Butter Event in Shandon with food producers old and new ( free event)

Cork City’s most delicious week returns for a feast of fun next month! A Blog about food, wine, dining out, farmers markets, Cork, Ireland