Taste of Sligo food tour takes you into the heart of Sligo town to experience exquisite culinary delights from Sligo’s award-winning chefs and venues.
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We have had some incredible food tours this year, and memories have been made that will last forever ✨✨
If you are interested in booking one for yourself, whether you are celebrating a birthday with family, visiting Sligo for the first time and are interested in what the foodie scene holds, or simply want to treat yourself, our Taste of Sligo Good Tours are perfect for any occasion!
Email [email protected] to book yours now
We are very excited to announce our first stall-holder for our Taste of Sligo Food Festival as the incredibly reputable and ever impressive Donegal Rapeseed Oil 🎉🎉
Specialising in manufacturing 100% pure cold pressed rapeseed oil, they rely on the rugged element around them to create a product that stands out from the rest. They say that their oil “brings the natural taste of Donegal straight to your kitchen”. Donegal Rapeseed are a company that show true passion for their craft and this is evident in their product.
We are so proud to have such a business of this magnitude joining us for our food festival and truly feel that they are a perfect fit. Be sure to check them out on the 21st and 22nd of September in Queen Maeve’s Square!
Don’t forget that tickets are available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-tickets-932490422957 so be sure to get yours before it’s too late
We would also like to say a massive thank you to Kenny Maguire for his continued support and assistance with our festival.
We are delight to announce that the incredible Kevin Dundon will be joining us to give his own demonstration at our Taste of Sligo Food Festival on the 21st and 22nd of September.
Kevin Dundon is the Chef and Proprietor of Dunbrody Country House Hotel & Restaurant, located in County Wexford, Ireland’s sunny South East. Dunbrody Country House was established by Kevin and his wife Catherine since 1997 with a long standing dedicated team. After 25 years of business, The hotel has gone through a full refurbishment of the bed rooms and public areas in early 2022 to updated to a new luxury feel and modern facilities .
Arguably one of Ireland’s best-loved and most recognised chefs, Kevin can usually be found busy at work in one of Dunbrody House kitchens, the cookery school, online on social media as well as for the last 15 years, working with supermarket retailer SuperValu Ireland.
Reflected in all of Kevin’s cookbooks, his passion for locally-sourced indigenous produce, Kevin considers himself spoilt with the positive bounty of fresh seafood, lamb , beef and fantastic fruit and vegetables literally on his doorstep and around Ireland.
Five days per week, Kevin presents on his Instagram a daily online show “Kevin at 2pm”. A short cook-a-long for everyone, where he shares simple recipes with interactive chats.
Kevin is a great supporter of food festivals, local vegetables and fruits growing communities, conferences; whose message is to spread the word of good quality, local food to make delicious simple dinners.
Check out www.kevindundon.com or www.instagram.com/kevindundon for more information on Kevin and to keep up with him!
Tickets for the Taste of Sligo Food Festival are available to purchase now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-tickets-932490422957
Kenny Maguire Ireland
Taste of Sligo Food Festival would not be possible without the support of our sponsor Sligo BID and support of Sligo Food Trail, Sligo - Live Invest Visit Sligo County Council Fáilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way and Sligo Chamber Of Commerce.
Thank you, your support is very much appreciated.
Taste of Sligo Food Festival will take place on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September, 2024 at Queen Maeve Square along the Garavogue River on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering dishes, cookery demos, live music, and artisan stalls! 🍽️🎶
Don't miss out – get your tickets now! 🎟️👇
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We are absolutely THRILLED to have been acknowledged in RTÉ’s “10 great food tours around Ireland” 💥💥
We would like to say a huge thank you to Patrick and Russell from GastroGays for including us in their article 🙏🏻 We have been listed alongside some incredible company and this recognition honestly means the world to us.
A massive thank you also to all of the incredible businesses who are part of our food tours: Eala Bhán Restaurant, Hooked, Sligo Oyster Experience, The Wine Buff Sligo, Le Fournil Sligo and . Each business beautifully adds to the experience and we are so proud to be able to work alongside such incredible people.
And of course, thank you to everybody who has ever joined us for a tour! They are an incredible day out and are thoroughly enjoyed by all - so if you’ve been thinking of booking in, this is your sign to do exactly that 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Be sure to check out the article for yourself on https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/2024/0728/1462269-10-great-guided-food-tours-around-ireland/
We are over the moon to announce that the one and only Shamzuri Hanifa will be joining us for his very own demonstration at the Taste of Sligo Food Festival, taking place on the 21st and 22nd of September.
Sham, originally from Malaysia, moved to Carrick-on-Shannon in 2000 where his journey truly began, taking him from general kitchen worker to the owner of multiple businesses. He is the Chef/Owner of The Cottage Restaurant, owner of My Kitchen by Sham Hanifa, Director and Chef Consultant for Buffalo Boy Steakhouse and Chef/Owner of the ‘Chef Shame Sauces’ range. Sham’s inspiration comes largely from his own multi-cultural background and the influence of his mother and grandmother.
You can also see sham on your screens with regular appearances on Virgin Media One’s Six O’Clock Show where he demonstrates easy Asian-style dishes, as well as a regular radio slot on the Joe Finnegan Show. He has been resident chef in the Theatre of Food at Electric Picnic since 2014, has spoken at Taste of Dublin and is a Food Ambassador for County Leitrim.
Sham’s unique story and journey have been documented in the RTÉ series about multiculturalism in Ireland, ‘Meet the Neighbours', and also for Malaysian television (RTM) in a feature titled, ‘Taiping Boy in Leitrim’.
Sham’s demonstration is one not to be missed and we are so excited for you all to get to know the legend that he is.
Visiting Sligo this summer? Join us for a Taste of Sligo Food Tour!
Our Food Tours are a great way to learn all of the incredible offerings our town has, from its rich history to its incredible food and everything in between ✨✨
With five unforgettable stops, and at just €85 per person, it's the perfect way to spend a day getting to know Sligo 📍
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We are delighted that the incredible Tracie Daly has signed up to be our MC for the food festival taking place on the 21st and 22nd of September!
Tracie is an award-winning entrepreneur, qualified business coach, and chef, who helps hospitality business owners to unlock their full potentials. Not only this, but she is also an experienced and passionate MC for some of Ireland’s top food festivals and events, such as the Ballymaloe Food Festival and Savour Kilkenny.
Tracie is an incredible lady and a bundle of laughs, so you will be in good hands over the Taste of Sligo Food Festival weekend! A massive thank you to Tracie for agreeing to join us and lending her expertise to what is sure to be an unforgettable weekend.
You can find out more about tracie at www.traciedaly.com
We are delighted that to announce that our next demonstrator is Sligo’s very own seaweed queen, Dr Prannie Rhatigan!
Prannie, author of the Irish Seaweed Kitchen, is a medical doctor who has combined her experience in the health sector with her lifelong passion for harvesting, cooking and gardening organically with seaweed, to promote the incredible health benefits that come with it, as well as the connection between food and health in general.
Prannie certainly knows what she is talking about, and she has worked globally to promote the incredible benefits seaweed has to offer. Her enthusiasm for her subject has earned her a well deserved credit for accessibility and innovation, both of which reflect in her many TV and radio appearances worldwide. She founded Sligo Seaweed Days and The Sligo Seaweed Experience, and is a proud member of Sligo Food Trail. In 2023 she was awarded Local Food Hero for Connaught by The Irish Times and the Irish Restaurant Association.
In addition to spreading the word about seaweed, Prannie is passionate about sustainability, the links between food and genetics, live and fermented foods, and the future of food worldwide. She launched her own Irish Seaweed Kitchen Blend of Irish Seaweeds in 2019. She recently was invited to join The International Seaweed for Health Conference organising committee.
At the Taste of Sligo, our main aim above all else is to promote our incredible county and putting Sligo on the foodie map, and there is no better woman to be a part of that than Dr Rhattigan. She works tirelessly to promote the incredible offerings our coastline has to offer and we are delighted to have her joining us.
We are honored to be working alongside the incredible Kenny Maguire Kenny Maguire Ireland who is graciously assisting us with our Taste of Sligo Food Festival this September ✨
Kenny’s ‘Maguire’s Cookery Demonstration and Events’ specialize in the setup and delivery of demonstrations big and small, and Kenny comes with a wealth of industry knowledge. Working with events such as the Ploughing Championships and the Di**le Food Festival, Kenny’s experience speaks for itself and there is no one we would rather have beside us on this project 🙏🏻🙏🏻
A massive thanks to Kenny for his assistance, we are excited for you all to see the true professionalism of his work on the 21st and 22nd of September 💥💥
To learn more about Kenny and the work that he does checkout his website:
https://maguirescookerydemos.wordpress.com/
We are extremely excited to announce that our next celebrity chef who will be taking part in our food festival taking place on the 21st and 22nd of September as the wickedly talented…
🔥 SHANE SMITH 🔥
Shane is an award winning Pastry Chef with over 25 years industry experience, having worked in some of the most celebrated pastry kitchens in Ireland and beyond!
These years of experience and love of teaching have led Shane to launch his own Online Cookery School in 2022. Shane’s mission is to share his expereince and knowledge to help educate, mentor and guide the next generation of pastry chefs and home bakers.
Along with this, he also manages his own consultancy business, specialising in hands-on training, recipe development, long & short term support, and social media planning for food establishments nationwide.
Shane is currently Brand Ambassador for Kenwood Ireland and Gem Foods and in his free time, can be found behind the camera lens, styling and photographing food. He is no stranger to standing in front of the camera lens either as he is a regular on “The Today Show” on RTÉ One, here he can be seen bringing his natural love of all things sweet into the nation's homes.
Shane is a true ambassador of the industry, and we are extremely proud to have him joining us. Whether you are interested in becoming involved in the industry yourself, or simply want to pick up a few tips to excel your home-cooking - Shane’s demonstration is not to be missed!
Great group from Denmark 🇩🇰 today learning all about our food sene in Sligo and the Wild Atlantic Way we certainly had a ball . Sligo Oyster Experience Hooked Eala Bhán Restaurant Hargadons Pub Anthony Gray Sligo Park Hotel Sligo - Live Invest Visit Le Fournil Sligo Lough Gill Brewery
Our first celebrity chef is the one the only…
🔥GARY O’HANLON🔥
A great friend, an unbelievable chef, and even a very good golfer 😉💥🌟
Gary O’Hanlon is Executive Chef of The K Club and prior to that he was Head Chef of The Condor @ Chateau du Coudreceau from 2019 until early 2024. He was also Head Chef of Viewmount House, Co. Longford from 2008-2018. Winner of the Georgina Campbell ‘Best Restaurant in Ireland’ 2014, Food & Wine Magazine ‘Best Chef Leinster 2016, RAI Best Chef Leinster 2010 & 2017, & ‘Country House of the Year 2017’ Garyhas been ever present on our TV screens since 2008 with appearances on MasterChef Ireland, Four Live, The Today Show, Late Lunch Live, The Six O Clock Show, is resident Chef on ‘The Restaurant’ & also featured on RTE’s Healthy Appetite. Gary made his UK debut in 2019 on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen. Gary is a former columnist of The Irish Times and co-hosts the Podcast ‘Dishing It Out’. Gary won the 2018 Georgina Campbell Hospitality Hero Award for services to Irish Food.
As well as all of the incredible accolades, Gary is a top class entertainer. We are SO excited to have him joining us for the first ever Taste of Sligo Food Festival, and know he will be an incredible addition to the weekend 😍😍
Keep your eyes pealed for more announcements soon…
Save the Date!
🌟 Taste of Sligo Food Festival 🌟
📍 Location: New Queen Maeve Square, Sligo
📆 Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September
👨🍳 Special Guests: Celebrity Chefs and Local Culinary Talents
Join us for a gastronomic adventure at the Taste of Sligo Food Festival! Discover a delicious array of local produce, meet celebrity chefs, and enjoy the vibrant food culture of Sligo.
Event Highlights:
- Mouth-watering dishes from local producers
- Live cooking demonstrations by renowned celebrity chefs
- Fun activities for the whole family
- A celebration of Sligo's rich culinary heritage
This exciting event is organised by award winning restaurateur Anthony Gray, supported from Sligo Food Trail, Sligo County Council, and Sligo BID.
If you are Interested in having a stall? Email us at: [email protected]
Mark your calendars and come celebrate the best of Sligo’s culinary scene! 🎉🍽️ Celebrity Chefs will be announced every few weeks along with their high profiles . Food stalls, food trucks local chefs , music and fun for all. Showcasing Sligo the ultimate foodie destination .
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Book your Taste of Sligo Food Tour for Summer 2024 now!
We’ve had some incredible tours already this year, but everyone knows there is no better way to experience the best of what Sligo has to offer than in the sunshine ☀️
Whether you are visiting Sligo for the first time, celebrating a milestone, or simply want to experience some incredible local food and drinks while learning some of the history of our incredible town, a Taste of Sligo food tour is the way to do it 💥
If you are interested in booking a tour, or would like to find out more information, send us an email to [email protected] or drop us a message and we will look after you.
Eala Bhan in Sligo has been awarded Best Restaurant in Connaught at the 2024 Irish Restaurant Awards. The All-Ireland final of the awards took
The sun is shining in Sligo! ☀️
Have a wonderful weekend! 💫
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Another fantastic food tour today thanks Eala Bhán Restaurant Hooked Hargadon Bros Lough Gill Brewery Sligo Oyster Experience Le Fournil Sligo The Wine Buff Sligo
The FREE Queen Maeve Festival takes place in Queen Maeve Square in Sligo on the May Bank Holiday weekend! Amazing headline acts include Gavin James (Fri 3rd May), Moncrieff (Sat 4th May) and Téada & Niamh Farrell (Sun 5th May). All with fantastic support acts, family fun and cultural events. Celebrate the opening of our fantastic new public space. Entry is strictly first come, first served. Proudly presented by Sligo County Council and all info and full schedule can be seen at
The new Queen Maeve Festival is taking place in Sligo town on May 3rd, 4th and 5th 2024. It is celebrating the opening of the new Queen Maeve Square.
🍗Wings & Beer Food Tour🍗
Calling all the chicken wing lovers out there - we have something special coming for you! Join us on the 17th of May for the first ever Taste of Sligo Wings & Beer Food Tour 💥💥
It’s about time we put Sligo on the map for what we believe to be the best wings in the country. From 4pm until 7pm we will be sampling the best wings and beers the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer.
Consider yourself a Lord of the Wing? Then help us, for the first time ever, to decide the win(g)ner of the Best Wings in Sligo, independently assessed by you - our wing experts! Open to all the spring chickens and their wingmen 🐥🐥
Limited spaces available so be sure to sign up fast - email us at [email protected] now to secure your space.
Six stops. Six serious spots. But who will come out on top? YOU decide 👊 €90 pp
We were back with a bang yesterday to kick off the 2024 season! Our first food tour of the year saw us hosting a massive group of 39 lovely American tourists, showing them what Sligo has to offer.
We hit all of the usual spots
The tour was a huge success, thoroughly enjoyed by all!
A special thank you to all of those involved, including and Discover Ireland Tours (discoverirelandtours.com) who offer incredible tours showcasing our beautiful country 😍😍
If you’re interested in booking a food tour, just drop us a message or send an email to [email protected] for more information.
A big thank you from all of us at Taste of Sligo, and here’s to an amazing season coming up!
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The Taste of Sligo Foodie Tour is brought to you by Anthony Gray who is well known for powering the local food revolution in his native Sligo. This tour takes you into the heart of Sligo town to experience exquisite culinary delights from Sligo’s award-winning chefs.
Your Host.. Anthony Gray. First and foremost, Anthony is a restaurateur, in his benchmark Eala Bhan restaurant, as well as his newest addition, Hooked which is located on Tobergal Lane in Sligo. Mr. Gray is also ex- chairman and now ambassador for of the Sligo Food Trail , which has been energetically and effectively putting the dynamic food culture of this beautiful city on the culinary map of Ireland. Best of all, Mr Gray puts the tastes of Sligo and the North West of Ireland right there on your plate, sourcing superb artisan ingredients to complete his picture of a proud, self-contained and ambitious food. Anthony is also a Wild Atlantic Way champion with Fáilte Ireland and knows Sligo and its surroundings very well, as ex-chairman of The Restaurant association of Ireland he makes the ideal host to guide you in sampling the best that Sligo has to offer.
The difference with the Taste of Sligo Food Tour is that it changes each time it brings you on a culinary tasting, which is unique and changes the experience on each tour. With this tour you will discover lively locals in a vibrant neighbourhood with a rich cultural and architectural heritage. You and your friends will embark on 2.5 hour tour of Sligo’s finest gastronomy establishments in the heart of the town. You will have the opportunity to discover both the local inspired dishes as well as the myriad of local delights including desserts, local craft beers and foods from the West of Ireland. Indulge in the freshest, local oysters, which are all included on the tour.
With this tour you will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips, to enhance the pleasure. This will stay in your memory forever.
You will learn the story of Sligo Food and the ever-changing melting pot of flavours and culture along with award winning recipes that tell Sligo’s story. Where to capture great music or simply breath-taking scenery that we have in abundance here in beautiful Sligo.
This is a walking food tour on which ‘craic agus ceol’ (fun & music) is the dish of the day.
How the Sligo Foodie Tour works…
This is a 2.5-hour long food walking tour, you will visit seven Sligo venues, taste and sample local craft beers and dishes with the freshest local produce. It’s is all about getting together and sharing food, drink, experiences and stories. There is no better way to explore Sligo than through its hospitality industry in good company.
The tour starts at 12pm and 3pm daily, Wednesday to Saturday. Booking is essential. €55 per person, parties of 8 or more (maximum of 50). To book contact Hooked [email protected] or call ++353(0)719138591
