The tourism industry in North Clare had a much needed boost for its first weekend, with record numbers of people attending the annual matchmaking festival in Lisdoonvarna.
Getting out and about, taking in the freshest of fresh air and finding a new perspective on local natural heritage, are opportunities to be savoured in the walks and talks during the upcoming Scariff Harbour Festival.
Lough Derg and its waterways have always been at the heart of Scariff Harbour Festival but this year offers the most it’s ever had on a festival programme.
The 13th annual Burren Slow Food Festival took place in Lisdoonvarna recently and brought together food and drinks producers, cooks, creators, eaters and writers for a weekend of talks, demonstrations and pop-up dinners from high profile chefs including Michelin stars Danni Barry and Takashi Miyazaki, Belfast’s Bia Rebel Head Chef Brian Donnelly and Euro-Toques Commissioner General, Gareth Mullins.
The Earl of Thomond restaurant at Dromoland Castle has been named the AA Restaurant of the Year for 2019, the first time the AA has handed out such at an award as part of the annual AA Hospitality Awards.