Taste of Sligo Tours

13/12/2024

Gift the unforgettable experience of a Taste of Sligo Food Tour this Christmas 🎁

Vouchers available now at www.taste Sligo.ie ✨✨

14/11/2024

We would like to wish a very happy 10th birthday to our friends in WB’s Coffee House cafe 🎂🎂

Aisling has done an outstanding job, not only with the cafe itself, but also with her oyster experience which she runs from the cafe. Her innovation and hard work are an inspiration to us all, and what she has done to promote Sligo’s incredible produce is commendable!

We cannot wait to see how WB’s Coffee House continues to grow, and we are so proud to work with them as a fan-favourite stop on our Taste of Sligo Food Tours 🎉🎉

WB's Coffee House
Sligo Oyster Experience

15/08/2024

Listen to Interview with Anthony Gray about the Taste of Sligo Food Festival and Taste of Sligo Food Tours from Magnumlady's Podcast. In this podcast I speak to Anthony Gray to find out more about the Taste of Sligo Food Festival, which take place on September 21st and 22nd in Sligo town. You can re...

11/08/2024

09/08/2024

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

05/08/2024

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.

05/08/2024

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

03/08/2024

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! 🎟️👇
🌐 tasteofsligo.ie/taste-of-sligo-food-festival/

17/07/2024

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.

04/07/2024

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 📍

Fáilte Ireland Wild Atlantic Way Sligo County Council Sligo BID Sligo Tidy Towns

03/07/2024

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

30/06/2024

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.

27/06/2024

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 Dingle 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/

21/06/2024

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!

04/06/2024

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