Celebrate Sligo Tapas Trail this June
Sligo Food Trail presents the Sligo Tapas Trail as part of the Yeats Weekend celebrations from 15th to 16th June 2018.
Faces of the Sligo Food: Trail Jill Barber, Drumcliffe Tea House
To say Jill Barber was locally born and bred is certainly not an exaggeration. Born less than a mile from Drumcliffe where she runs the Tea House, she was baptised, confirmed and married in lovely St. Columba’s Church next door. Her family has lived in Carney for generations, farming their land near the wild Atlantic shore. Jill recalls her late father Jim, with a cup of tea in hand, at Drumcliffe Tea House remarking that he was sitting in the exact spot where he tethered the horse and trap while the family attended the Sunday Church Service. The Tea House which she has run since 1988 is located in the old stable building. Surrounded on three sides by graves, including of course, that of W.B. Yeats, it is an unusual but somehow rather perfect setting.
Harvest Feast a triumph for Sligo Food Trail
The Harvest Feast last Friday night was truly a triumph for Sligo Food Trail and the nearly 50 members who were involved. The feedback has been absolutely wonderful and it is being acclaimed as an outstanding achievement by one and all. From the moment guests walked in the door, they were bowled over by the reception they received. The canapés and drinks were just wonderful and the musical accompaniment from the Sligo Academy of Music perfect. The banqueting room was sumptuously set up, the Radisson Blu really outdid themselves and it was a credit to them. Kieran Quinn and Gerry Grennan provided delightful music throughout the night.
Sligo Food Trail shares its secrets with brand new video
Sligo Food Trail stands out from other food trails in many ways, and none more so than the generous attitude to sharing tips and techniques in relation to food. This short, lively video entitled ‘Share the Secrets’, illustrates some of the ways in which visitors can learn how to harvest, preserve and cook some of the wonderful food available locally.
Faces of the Sligo Food Trail: Coeurine Murray, Murson Farm, Grange
Coeurine is the lively type and never seems to sit still, she is forever busy with baking, preserving, crochet or formwork...Visitors to Rathcormac market could find themselves confronted with anything from seeds and fruit to smoky bacon flavoured soda bread. Cordials could be anything from elderflower or rhubarb to her homemade Ribena. You can also spend an afternoon with Coeurine jam making. Variety is most definitely the spice of life for Coeurine Murray and Murson Farm.
Perfect presents for Christmas on Sligo Food Trail
Is the prospect of present shopping getting you down? Sligo Food Trail have a few tasty suggestions for you...
Fáilte Ireland partner with Iarnród Éireann and Sligo Food Trail in dedicated ‘Extend the Season’ initiative
Fáilte Ireland are today (Wednesday 5th October) partnering with Iarnród Éireann and the Sligo Food Trail – Harvest Feast Season, in bringing all Sligo has to offer to a group of VIP writers as part of a series of new initiatives to stimulate regional dispersion and seasonal extension along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Cooking without Gluten, Dairy, Yeast and Sugar
Learn about food intolerances or allergies and what excluding wheat, gluten, yeast, sugar, dairy and saturated fats from your diet can mean when "cooking without".
Sligo is a Top 10 Finalist in 2016 Foodie Destinations
Sligo is delighted to be named as one of the 10 finalists in the 2016 Foodie Destinations Competition. We are looking forward to our visit by the judges in the coming weeks. This assessment will be combined with a national public voting campaign (50% judges/ 50% voting) where the public can choose their winning foodie destination out of the ten finalists. Please vote now for Sligo at www.foodiedestinations.ie The voting will close at 12pm on Friday 9th of September. Vote Sligo!