Killruddery Farm Shop & Café
Killruddery Yard, Bray. Estate food experience centred on farm-grown produce, seasonal baking and garden-to-plate dining. Dates: Open daily 09:00–17:00; Christmas hours may vary.
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The Market Clonmellon
Clonmellon. Monthly community market featuring local makers and food producers. Dates: One Sunday each month; check monthly listing.
Collinstown Market
Collinstown. Fortnightly local market listed by Visit Westmeath. Dates: Every two weeks; check current listing.
Tipperary Tales & Tastes
Cashel, Fethard and Coolmore. Premium heritage-and-food journey with a four-course lunch and visits to three major Tipperary attractions. Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays year-round; pre-book.
Tipperary Guided Food Tours
Cashel and County Tipperary producers. Guided journeys to the farms, distilleries and food makers shaping Tipperary’s food culture. Dates: Private dates by enquiry.
Inch House Farm Walk with Homemade Food
Inch House, near Thurles. Farm and heritage walk followed by homemade nibbles and treats in the house or coachyard. Dates: All year by arrangement.
Blackcastle Farm Seasonal Cooking Workshops
Blackcastle Farm, Two Mile Borris. Farm workshops covering seasonal cooking, smoking, curing and preserving, with a shared local meal. Dates: All year by arrangement.
Taste of Sligo Food Tours
Sligo town. Guided tasting route highlighting Sligo restaurants, producers and local food stories. Dates: Pre-booked dates during the period.
Sligo Oyster Farm Tour & Experience
County Sligo coast. Guided oyster-farm experience connecting aquaculture, landscape and tasting. Dates: Pre-booked dates during the period.
Lough Gill Brewery Visitor Experience
Lough Gill Brewery, Sligo. Visitor experience introducing Sligo brewing and local craft beer. Dates: Bookable dates during the period.
University of Limerick Farmers Market
University of Limerick. Campus farmers market with local food and prepared-food stalls. Dates: Every Tuesday during term.
Limerick Food & Heritage Trail
Limerick city. Guided food-tour format connecting Limerick’s market heritage, local producers and city stories. Dates: Pre-booked dates during the period.
The Curious Journey Distillery Tour
The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo. Guided distillery tour with whiskey tasting and a Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin and tonic in the botanical glasshouse. Dates: Daily tours; 10:00–18:00 opening hours; pre-book.
Honey Badger Bar Experience
The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo. Botanical-glasshouse drinks experience with cocktails, Irish whiskey, gin, vodka and alcohol-free options. Dates: Open daily; late Friday and Saturday.
Spencer Dock Food Market
Central Square, Spencer Dock. Lunchtime market offering international street food. Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday; 11:30–14:00.
Marina Market Food Hall & Events
Centre Park Road, Cork city. Indoor food market and event venue with a large mix of independent food traders. Dates: Open weekly; individual events vary.
Burren Food Trail Experiences
Locations across the Burren. Food-trail experiences connecting visitors with Burren producers, farms and restaurants. Dates: Pre-booked producer and dining experiences.
Burren Fine Wine & Food Tastings
Ballyvaughan. Pre-booked tastings and cocktail-making sessions featuring wine, gin and locally sourced food. Dates: Wine tastings available year-round by pre-booking.
Portmagee Indoor Market
Portmagee. Indoor farmers market showcasing local produce. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Kenmare Market
The Square, Kenmare. Local speciality food, cheese, honey, fish, produce, plants and crafts. Dates: Main market every Wednesday; square trades Mon–Sat.
Stillorgan Luas Food Market
Stillorgan Luas stop. Weekly food market serving commuters and nearby workplaces. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Mespil Road Food Market
Mespil Road. Weekly lunchtime market operated by Irish Village Markets. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Liberty Park Lunchtime Market
Liberty Park, Dublin 1. Pilot lunchtime market with West African, Asian and other international cuisines. Dates: Wednesdays to 7 Oct; 12:00–15:00.
Green Door Market
Bluebell, Dublin. Indoor farmers market bringing together growers, bakers and specialist food producers. Dates: Wednesday–Sunday weekly.
EastPoint Food Market
EastPoint Business Park. Midweek street-food market operated by Irish Village Markets. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Broadstone Food Market
Broadstone. Midweek food market with independent prepared-food traders. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Kinsale Farmers Market
Kinsale. Weekly farmers market serving the Kinsale community and visitors. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Ballincollig Farmers Market
Ballincollig Shopping Centre. Organic produce, fresh fish, artisan meats, baking, confectionery and local cheese. Dates: Every Wednesday; 10:00–14:00.
Phoenix Yard Food Market
Phoenix Yard, Waterford city. Food market with independent traders; also forms part of the Winterval market area. Dates: Thursday–Sunday weekly.
Dungarvan Farmers Market
Dungarvan. Weekly farmers market with regional produce and artisan food. Dates: Every Thursday.
Wickham Way Food Market
Wickham Way, Limerick city. Indoor food market and community hub with meals, coffee and independent traders. Dates: Thursday–Sunday weekly.
Carrick-on-Shannon Farmers Market
Market Yard Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon. Fish, organic meat, bread, eggs, fruit, vegetables, cheeses and organic wines. Dates: Every Thursday; 10:00–14:00.
Kilkenny Farmers Market
The Parade, Kilkenny Castle. Farmhouse cheese, produce, honey, organic meat, breads, cakes and juices. Dates: Every Thursday; 09:30–14:30.
Oranmore Farmers Market
Oranmore. Weekly farmers and craft market. Dates: Every Thursday.
Athenry Farmers Market
Athenry. Producer market with fresh local food and farm goods. Dates: Thursday and Friday weekly.
Mahon Point Farmers Market
Mahon Point Shopping Centre. Large producer market with more than 50 food stalls and a strong focus on local and organic produce. Dates: Every Thursday; 10:00–14:00.
The Bullring Market Wexford
The Bullring, Wexford town. Traditional town market with a changing mix of food and general traders. Dates: Friday and Saturday weekly.
New Ross Country Market
New Ross. Weekly country market with home baking and seasonal produce. Dates: Every Friday.
Waterford Country Market
Waterford city. Country market selling home baking, preserves and seasonal produce. Dates: Every Friday.
Dungarvan Country Market
Causeway Tennis Club, Abbeyside. Indoor market with bread, cakes, eggs, chutneys, jams and local vegetables. Dates: Every Friday; 09:00–13:30.
Nenagh Country Market
Nenagh. Weekly country market with homemade and homegrown food. Dates: Every Friday.
Carrick-on-Suir Farmers Market
Heritage Centre grounds, Carrick-on-Suir. Fish, meat, poultry, organic produce, breads, cakes, cheese, pâté and pancakes. Dates: Every Friday; 10:00–14:00.
Crescent Farmers Market
Crescent Shopping Centre, Dooradoyle. Produce, breads, baked goods, fresh fish and hot food. Dates: Every Friday; 10:00–16:00.
Castletroy Farmers Market
Castletroy Town Centre. More than 30 stalls with local produce and prepared food. Dates: Every Friday; 10:00–14:00.
Portlaoise Friday Market
Pepper’s Lane, Portlaoise. Weekly town market with seasonal produce and food vendors; individual traders vary. Dates: Every Friday, 18 Sep–18 Dec 2026; 09:00–15:00.
Naas Country Market
Naas. Country market featuring homemade and homegrown food. Dates: Every Friday.
Moycullen Market
Moycullen. Weekly farmers and artisan market serving Connemara and Galway. Dates: Every Friday.
Kinvara Farmers Market
Kinvara. Weekly local producer market. Dates: Every Friday.
Ballinasloe Indoor Country Market
Ballinasloe. Indoor country market with home-produced food and local goods. Dates: Every Friday.
Friday Night Supper Club
Dublin Cookery School, Blackrock. Social dining night combining demonstration, hands-on cooking, drinks and a restaurant-style meal. Dates: At least monthly Fridays; 19:00–22:00.
Airfield Estate Market
Airfield Estate, Dundrum. Estate farmers market with produce and artisan food traders. Dates: Friday and Saturday weekly.
Mallow Farmers Market
Mallow. Weekly farmers market featuring local produce and artisan food. Dates: Every Friday.
Clonakilty Farmers Market
Clonakilty. Weekly West Cork farmers market with fresh and artisan food producers. Dates: Every Friday.
Bantry Market
Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry. Town market with local produce, organic fruit and vegetables, olives and artisan goods. Dates: Every Friday; expanded Fair Day on first Friday.
Borris Food & Craft Market
Borris. Weekly country market with locally produced food and crafts. Dates: Every Friday.
Monaghan Town Farmers Market
Church Square, Monaghan. Weekly market for local produce, meat, vegetables, baking, pickles, crafts and hot food. Dates: Every Friday through Nov 2026; 10:00–14:00.
St George's Weekend Food Markets
St George's Market, Belfast. Historic indoor markets with fresh produce, hot food, speciality foods, cakes and local crafts. Open every Friday to Sunday through 20 December: Friday 08:00-14:00, Saturday 09:00-15:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00.
Belfast Food Tour
Starts at St George's Market, Belfast. Four-hour guided walk combining Belfast food, drink, history and local producers. Scheduled Fridays: 18 and 25 September
Wicklow Village Farmers Market
Glen of the Downs Garden Centre. Seasonal market with artisan food, organic produce and local craft traders. Dates: 19 and 26 Sep 2026; 11:00–17:00.
Killruddery Seasonal Supper Club
The Grain Store, Killruddery. Ingredient-led supper club using produce grown and reared on the estate and from Wicklow partners. Dates: Saturday evenings; booking calendar controls dates.
Killruddery Farm Market
Killruddery Yard, Bray. Weekly farm market with local food producers, organic produce and craftspeople. Dates: Every Saturday, 19 Sep–19 Dec 2026; 10:00–16:00.
Gather and Glow Blessington Farmers Market
Main Street, Blessington. Farm produce, artisan dairy, preserves, baking, crafts and community activities. Dates: Saturday and Sunday weekly; 11:00–17:00.
Aughrim Town and Country Market
The Pavilion, Aughrim. Vegetables, homemade cakes, eggs, crafts and books. Dates: Every Saturday; 10:00–14:00.
Kelly’s On The Corner Food Yard
101 South Main Street, Wexford. Weekend street-food market in the pub courtyard. Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday.
Gorey Farmers Market
Gorey. Weekly farmers and artisan market. Dates: Every Saturday.
Fethard-on-Sea Indoor Country Market
Fethard-on-Sea. Indoor country market with homemade food and local products. Dates: Every Saturday.
Enniscorthy Farmers Market
Abbey Square, Enniscorthy. Fresh produce, artisan food, locally reared meat, homemade treats and crafts. Dates: Every Saturday; 09:00–14:00.
Dungarvan Handcrafts and Food Market
Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Weekly market with local crafts and food vendors. Dates: Every Saturday, March–December.
Market 54 Thurles
Thurles Market Quarter. New 2026 weekly market with local food, craft and community stalls. Dates: Every Saturday; time to be confirmed.
Lakeshore Community Market
Lough Derg area. Weekly country market with food and community stalls. Dates: Every Saturday.
Cloughjordan Market
Cloughjordan. Fortnightly artisan and community market. Dates: Fortnightly Saturdays.
Cahir Farmers Market
Cahir. Weekly farmers market with local produce and food. Dates: Every Saturday.
Sligo Farmers Market
ATU Sligo car park. Local cheese, fish, eggs, bread, organic vegetables, baking and artisan goods. Dates: Every Saturday.
Rathcormack Artisan Food and Craft Market
Branley’s Yard, Rathcormac. Undercover market with soup, pastries, breads, cakes, organic produce and crafts. Dates: Every Saturday.
Enniscrone Indoor Market
Main Street, Enniscrone. Home baking, gluten-free cakes, preserves, fish, vegetables and freshly made crêpes. Dates: Every Saturday; 11:00–15:00.
Tullamore Food Fayre
Kilcruttin Business Park, Tullamore. Food and craft market with produce, meat, baking, preserves, cheese, confectionery and vegan options. Dates: Every Saturday; 10:00–14:00.
The Shed at Ballagh Farm Shop Market
Ballagh, near Ireland West Airport. Food market with vegetables, fruit, dairy, breads, cakes, meat and organic pantry goods. Dates: Every Saturday; 10:00–14:00.
Pig Market Lane Farmers and Artisan Market
Pig Market Lane, Longford town. Weekly farmers, craft and artisan market. Dates: Every Saturday.
Granard Butter Market
Granard. Weekly farmers and craft market. Dates: Every Saturday.
Limerick Milk Market Saturday Food Market
The Milk Market, Limerick city. Historic covered market showcasing local food producers, bakers, growers and hot-food traders. Dates: Every Saturday, 19 Sep–19 Dec 2026.
Mountrath Cottage Market
Mountrath. Weekly country market with homemade food and local produce. Dates: Every Saturday.
Maynooth Local Market
Maynooth. Weekly farmers, craft and artisan market. Dates: Every Saturday.
Leixlip Farmers Market
St Mary’s Church, Main Street, Leixlip. Fresh vegetables, artisan bread, preserves, baking and locally made goods. Dates: Every Saturday.
Irish Makers Market Newbridge
Newbridge. Weekly farmers, craft and artisan market. Dates: Every Saturday.
Tralee Farmers Market
Tralee. Weekly farmers market with local produce and food. Dates: Every Saturday.
Ballyseedy Courtyard Artisan Market
Ballyseedy, Tralee. Courtyard market with artisan producers and food stalls. Dates: Saturday and Sunday weekly.
Tiny Traders Market
Galway city. Independent market with artisan, general and food traders. Dates: Saturday and Sunday weekly.
Galway Market
Church Lane, Galway city. Long-running city-centre market with food, produce and craft stalls. Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday.
Ardrahan Farmers Market
Ardrahan. Farmers and craft market with locally produced food. Dates: Every Saturday.
Temple Bar Food Market
Meeting House Square. Organic and artisan food market with produce, breads, pastries, meat and cheese. Dates: Every Saturday; 09:30–15:30.
SuperNatural Food Market
Dublin city. Weekly farmers market focused on natural, organic and artisan food. Dates: Every Saturday.
St Anne’s Park Market
St Anne’s Park, Raheny. More than 50 stalls with produce, organic meat, artisan baking, speciality food and hot food. Dates: Every Saturday; 10:00–16:00.
Skerries Mills Farmers Market
Skerries Mills. Farmers market in the historic mill setting with local food and produce. Dates: Every Saturday.
Marlay Park Food & Craft Market
Marlay Park, Rathfarnham. Weekend farmers and artisan market with food stalls in the park. Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday.
Malahide Food Market
Casino Model Railway Museum grounds, Malahide. Coastal food market with independent food and local creative traders. Dates: Every Saturday.
Howth Market
3 Harbour Road, Howth. Seafront market selling organic produce, baked goods, food and artisan products. Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday; 09:00–18:00.
Donabate Farmers Market
Donabate. Community farmers market with local produce and food traders. Dates: Every Saturday.
Skibbereen Farmers Market
The Fairfield, Skibbereen. Large West Cork market mixing farmers, artisan food, crafts and hot-food traders. Dates: Every Saturday; 09:00–14:00.
Midleton Farmers Market
Park Street, Midleton. Ireland’s original farmers market with produce, meat, fish, cheese, pizza, cakes and chocolates. Dates: Every Saturday; 09:30–13:00.
Douglas Farmers Market
Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Local produce market with coffee, food stalls and live music. Dates: Every Saturday; 10:00–14:00.
Cobh Farmers Market
Cobh. Weekly farmers market with local and artisan produce. Dates: Every Saturday.
Coal Quay Saturday Food Market
Coal Quay Plaza, Cork city. Long-running city market selling vegetables, fish, eggs, cheese, baking, artisan goods and hot food. Dates: Every Saturday from 08:30.
Ennistymon Farmers Market
Ennistymon. Weekly producer market operating from Easter to Christmas. Dates: Every Saturday to Christmas; 10:00–14:00.
Carlow Farmers Market
Potato Market, Carlow town. Producer market with vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, baking, hot food and pantry products. Dates: Every Saturday; 09:00–14:00.
Tyrone Farmer's Market, Food and Craft Market
Tesco car park, Dungannon. Recurring market with around 30 artisan-food and handmade-craft stalls. Dates: 1st & 3rd Saturdays: 19 Sep; 3 & 17 Oct; 7 & 21 Nov; 5 & 19 Dec; 08:30–12:30.
The Copeland Distillery Experience
Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee. Guided distillery tour and tasting in the coastal town of Donaghadee. Dates: 19 and 26 Sep 2026.
Roe Valley Speciality Market
Drumceatt Square, Limavady. Speciality market with local fresh food, handmade crafts, fine art and local products. Dates: 19 Sep, 17 Oct and 5 Dec 2026; 11:00–16:00.
Duncannon Beach Market
Duncannon. Beachside farmers and craft market. Dates: Every Sunday; seasonal continuation should be checked.
Lismore Craft and Farmers Market
Lismore. Weekly farmers and craft market. Dates: Every Sunday.
Cliffoney Country Market
Cliffoney Village Hall. Country market featuring locally produced food and community traders. Dates: First and third Sunday monthly; 11:00–13:00.
Fairyhouse Market Food Stalls
Fairyhouse Racecourse. Large indoor and outdoor market with more than 200 stalls and a range of hot food and drinks. Dates: Every Sunday; check race-day closures.
Longford Indoor Market
Mastertech Business Park, Longford. Large weekly indoor market with varied traders and refreshments. Dates: Every Sunday; 07:00–14:30.
SOLAS Sunday Market
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington. Craft and community market with food, refreshments and local makers. Dates: Sundays; verify whether weekly or first Sunday.
Castleinch Kilkenny Market
Castleinch, Callan Road. Large indoor and outdoor market with food stalls and restaurant facilities. Dates: Every Sunday; 08:00–16:00.
Listowel Food & Craft Market
Listowel Boys National School. Weekly food and craft community market. Dates: Every Sunday.
Ardfert Indoor Market
Ardfert. Indoor farmers market with food and local goods. Dates: Every Sunday.
People’s Park Food & Craft Market
People’s Park, Dún Laoghaire. Weekly open-air food and craft market with hot food and artisan produce. Dates: Every Sunday.
Herbert Park World Food Market
Herbert Park, Ballsbridge. Outdoor market specialising in international food, farm produce and artisan stalls. Dates: Every Sunday.
Cherrywood Farmers Market
Cherrywood. Weekly food market featuring growers, prepared food and artisan producers. Dates: Every Sunday.
Blackrock Village Sunday Market
Blackrock Village Plaza. Food, farm produce, locally made goods and crafts at a volunteer-run village market. Dates: Every Sunday; 10:00–14:00.
Wild & Fired BBQ School
Brook Hall Estate, Derry. Interactive live-fire cookery school combining local produce, foraging, dining and fire skills. Dates: Selected classes, 20 Sep–24 Oct 2026.
Portumna Courthouse Market
Portumna Courthouse. Monthly artisan market with local food and makers. Dates: Monthly Friday; verify monthly date.
Oysome Oyster Shucking Workshop
Galway Oyster Trail. Hands-on class covering how to shuck, serve and taste premium Irish oysters. Dates: Festival weekend; session time on booking page.
Galway Oyster Trail
Venues across Galway city and county. Citywide trail of oyster dishes, seafood pairings, festival brunches and producer pop-ups. Dates: 25–27 Sep 2026.
Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival
Galway city. Three-day oyster and seafood celebration with live entertainment and Irish and World Oyster Opening Championships. Dates: 25–27 Sep 2026.
Galway Food Tours – Oyster Festival Edition
Galway city. Three-hour culinary walking tour introducing Galway’s food makers and produce during oyster-festival weekend. Dates: 25–27 Sep at 11:00; also 25 Sep at 15:00.
Ballyglunin Market
Ballyglunin Station. Fresh produce, home baking and artisan goods at the historic station. Dates: Monthly Friday; verify monthly date.
A Taste of Lough Derg
Departs Shinrone Community Centre. Small-group guided day trip to Lough Derg with lunch included. Dates: 26 Sep 2026; departs 08:30.
Killavullen Farmers Market
Killavullen. Fortnightly community market with vegetables, eggs, preserves, bread and a Christmas market on 19 December. Dates: 26 Sep; 10 & 24 Oct; 7 & 21 Nov; 5 & 19 Dec; 10:30–13:00.
The Village Day Out – Boatyard Distillery Taste & Tour
Enniskillen and Boatyard Distillery. Hosted distillery taste-and-tour experience with transport from Enniskillen. Dates: 26 Sep at 16:00 and 31 Oct at 15:30.
Taste AND at Bangor Castle
Bangor Castle. Two-day showcase of artisan produce from Ards and North Down. Dates: 26–27 Sep 2026; 11:00–17:00.
Chilli Festival 2026
Bangor. Family-friendly festival focused on chillies, spicy food and added heat. Dates: 26–27 Sep 2026.
Connectsus: Sustainable, Healthy & Local Food Communities
Clonmany and other announced locations. Community programme for developing healthy, local and circular food initiatives. Dates: 26 Sep; 6 & 14 Oct; 3 & 21 Nov 2026 (mixed in-person/online).
Causeway Speciality Market
The Diamond / Town Hall, Coleraine. Large recurring outdoor artisan food, craft and art market. Dates: 26 Sep; 10 & 24 Oct; 14 & 28 Nov; 12, 13 & 19 Dec; 09:00–16:00.
Collinstown Farmers Market
Collinstown Dance Hall. Bread, raw milk, quiche, baking, vegetables, eggs, preserves, oils, coffee and snacks. Dates: 27 Sep; 11 & 25 Oct; 8 & 22 Nov; 6 Dec; 11:30–13:30.
Connemara Seasonal Seafood Dinner at Brigit’s Garden
Brigit’s Garden, Roscahill. Communal multi-course dinner celebrating Connemara oysters, Atlantic seafood and garden botanicals. Dates: 27 Sep 2026; 18:00.
Carmen Community Initiative Food Festival
Main Street, Carrickmore. Family event celebrating international and local cuisine with music and entertainment. Dates: 27 Sep 2026; 13:00–17:00.
Derry By Fork Food Tours
Derry city centre and riverfront. Guided Fork the Foyle and Fork the Walls tours featuring local venues, makers and city stories. Dates: 27 Sep; 24, 25 & 30 Oct; 7, 21 & 29 Nov; 12 & 19 Dec 2026.
Make Your Own Cheese at Corleggy
Corleggy Cheeses, Belturbet. Small-group cheesemaking day including tea, coffee and a cheese lunch. Dates: 27 Sep, 4 Oct and 11 Oct 2026; 10:30–15:00.
Apple Sundays at Ardress House
Ardress House. Apple-harvest days with apple pressing, cider sampling, orchard heritage and seasonal activities. Dates: 27 Sep, 4 Oct and 11 Oct 2026; 11:00–17:00.
Food, Family and Tradition: A Conversation in Cooking
County Kildare venue listed in festival programme. Food-focused festival conversation with Orla Drumgoole, Eva Pau and Graham Herterich. Dates: Within Kildare Readers Festival, 1–11 Oct; check programme for time.
Giant Taste Économusée Experiences
Various Causeway Coast & Glens locations. Meet artisans, see production processes and learn the stories behind locally made food and drink. Dates: 1–31 Oct 2026; dates vary by maker.
Giant Afternoon Tea at Elephant Rock Hotel
Elephant Rock Hotel, Portrush. Afternoon tea with Paula McIntyre's sloe-gin cocktail, savouries and sweet treats. Dates: Selected dates, 1–24 Oct 2026.
Samhain in the Heartlands – Westmeath Feasting Programme
Locations across County Westmeath. Halloween programme bringing folklore, community activity, food and feasting to Westmeath and Longford. Dates: 2 Oct–8 Nov 2026.
Samhain in the Heartlands – Longford Feasting Programme
Locations across County Longford. County programme of Halloween storytelling, community events, food and feasting. Dates: 2 Oct–8 Nov 2026.
Dingle Food Festival
Dingle. Town-wide food festival featuring a Taste Trail, street market, workshops, entertainment and children’s events. Dates: 2–4 Oct 2026; main public programme 3–4 Oct.
Gin Island – The Enniskillen Gin Experience
Five venues in Enniskillen. Guided walking tour with five gin or cocktail tastings, food pairings and local stories. Dates: 2 Oct, 27 Nov and 4 Dec 2026; time confirmed at booking.
Triangle Wine Club at Fairley's
Tartine at Distiller's Arms, Bushmills. Five-course supper club pairing the work of chef Rob Curley with Slemish Market Supper Club. Dates: 2 Oct 2026; 19:30.
Portrush Beer Festival
Portrush Town Hall. Two-day festival of craft beer with brewers at Portrush Town Hall. Dates: 2–3 Oct 2026.
Lacada Brewery Tours
Lacada Brewery, Portrush. Guided brewery experience covering Lacada's community-owned beer, cider and kombucha. Dates: 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24 and 30–31 Oct; 15:15.
Farm Tour & Tasting Experience at Chestnutt's
Chestnutt's Farm, Portrush. Farm and production tour with tastings of milk, yoghurt, beef and farm-shop produce. Dates: 2 Oct 2026; 10:30.
Castlerea Indoor Market
The Hub, Castlerea. Indoor community market with handmade goods and changing food traders. Dates: First Saturday monthly.
Pumpkin Patch at Lukers
Lukers of Shannonbridge. Seasonal pumpkin-patch experience listed under food and drink in Offaly’s October programme. Dates: 3–31 Oct 2026; selected dates.
The Cottage Market Drogheda
Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Drogheda. Curated makers’ market with artisan bread, cakes, chutneys, cheese, oils, honey and street food. Dates: 3 Oct plus selected Christmas dates including 12–13 Dec; 10:00–17:00.
Dingle Food Festival Workshops & Masterclasses
Venues around Dingle. Bookable cheese, wine, beekeeping, sustainability and other food-and-drink workshops. Dates: 3–4 Oct 2026; individual times vary.
Dingle Food Festival Taste Trail
Participating Dingle venues. Self-guided tasting trail through restaurants, pubs, shops and galleries using festival taste tickets. Dates: 3–4 Oct 2026.
Dingle Food Festival Street Market
Dingle town centre. More than 70 market stalls showcasing food, drink and artisan producers with a strong zero-waste focus. Dates: 3–4 Oct 2026.
Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshop
Mullaghmatt Community Garden, Monaghan. Practical workshop introducing mushroom cultivation on logs. Dates: 3 Oct 2026.
Hidden Flavours – A Food Trail Beneath The Surface
Florence Court / Marble Arch Caves area. Intimate food experience linking geology, local produce and place. Dates: 3 Oct 2026.
Alpaca Dusk Walk and Picnic
North Coast Alpacas, Coleraine. Scenic dusk alpaca trek followed by a locally sourced charcuterie picnic. Dates: 3 Oct 2026; 18:30.
Carrickfergus Monthly Artisan Market
Market Place / Town Hall, Carrickfergus. Monthly artisan food and craft market supporting local makers. Dates: 3 Oct and 7 Nov 2026; 11:00–15:00.
Kilmore Quay Community Market
Kilmore Quay. Community market with country food and locally made goods. Dates: Monthly Sunday; verify monthly date.
The Elms Punchestown Farmers & Crafts Market
The Elms, Punchestown. Market with fresh produce, artisan goods, crafts and a gourmet café. Dates: 4 Oct; 1 Nov; 6, 13 & 20 Dec 2026.
A Giant Walk & Taste
Portrush and Elephant Rock Hotel. Guided Portrush history walk followed by brunch at Elephant Rock Hotel. Dates: 4 Oct 2026; 10:15.
Twilight, Stones & Sweet Indulgence
Giant's Causeway, Bushmills. Twilight Giant's Causeway visit paired with an artisan chocolate experience. Dates: 8 Oct 2026; 18:30.
A Table By The Shore
Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae. A collaborative dinner celebrating Causeway Coast food, drink, producers and hospitality. Dates: 9 Oct 2026; 20:00.
The Crafty Market Duleek
The Courthouse, Duleek. Monthly local market with handmade goods, baking and sweet treats. Dates: Usually second Saturday monthly; 10:00–15:00.
O’Briens Wine Tasting at the RDS
RDS, Ballsbridge. Large public wine-tasting event listed in the RDS autumn programme. Dates: 10 Oct 2026.
Dram on the Bann – Giant Taste Exclusive
Coleraine Old Town Bridge. Tasting cruise combining Irish whiskey, gin, local food and Bann Estuary scenery. Dates: 10 Oct 2026; 13:00–16:00.
October Afternoon Tea at Wells House & Gardens
Wells House & Gardens. Seasonal afternoon-tea event in the historic house and garden setting. Dates: 11 Oct 2026.
World Street Food Evening Course
Dublin Cookery School, Blackrock. Hands-on evening class exploring global street-food dishes and flavour profiles. Dates: 12 Oct 2026; 19:00–22:00.
Around the Table with Whoosh
Whoosh, Coleraine. Intimate Thai- and Vietnamese-inspired dinner using local ingredients. Dates: 14 Oct 2026; 19:00.
Samhain Chiarraí Harvest Food Experiences
Locations across County Kerry. Countywide Halloween programme rooted in harvest and heritage, including food, community gatherings and seasonal experiences. Dates: 15 Oct–1 Nov 2026; programme dates vary.
Murder Mystery Evening at Castle Ward
Castle Ward, Downpatrick. Immersive 1900s-themed murder mystery evening with welcome drink and dining. Dates: 16 Oct 2026; 18:45–23:00.
HOMEGROWN 2026
Virginia Park Lodge, Virginia. Foodie getaway with chef masterclasses, talks, collaboration dinners, accommodation and entertainment. Dates: 16–19 Oct 2026.
Rising Stars of the North Coast Kitchen
Tartine at Distiller's Arms, Bushmills. Five-course supper club featuring award-winning products and dishes from the Tartine portfolio. Dates: 16 Oct 2026; 19:30.
Meet the Maker: Food Showcase
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady. Meet local producers and sample food products at Limavady Visitor Information Centre. Dates: 17 Oct 2026; 11:00–15:00.
Make and Take Experience for Children with Chocolate Manor
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady. Thirty-minute children's chocolate make-and-take session. Dates: 17 Oct 2026; 11:00–12:45.
Know Your Farmer at Seaview Farms
Seaview Farms, Castlerock. Full-day immersive experience exploring farming, food and landscape on the North Coast. Dates: 17 Oct 2026; 11:00–18:00.
Cranberry and Apple Chutney Taster Experience
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady. Hands-on session with Ballykenver Farmshop and Kitchen making Christmas chutney. Dates: 17 Oct 2026; 11:30–14:30.
Sunday Afternoon Tipple with Carnlough Irish Whiskey
Elephant Rock Hotel, Portrush. Guided whiskey tasting paired with small plates. Dates: 18 Oct 2026; 14:00–18:00.
An Unrivalled Culinary Collaboration at Dunluce Lodge
Dunluce Lodge, Portrush. Exclusive seasonal dining collaboration celebrating the produce of the local landscape. Dates: 18 Oct 2026; 19:00.
Savour Kilkenny Food Festival
Kilkenny city. Five-day celebration of food and drink with markets, dining, demonstrations, tastings and family activities. Dates: 22–26 Oct 2026.
Samhain Medieval Feast
Kilkenny city. Immersive medieval-inspired feast celebrating Samhain through food, atmosphere and heritage. Dates: During Savour Kilkenny; booking date in programme.
Global Kitchen Pop-Up Café
Kilkenny city. Festival pop-up café celebrating international food traditions and local community cooks. Dates: During Savour Kilkenny; exact sessions in programme.
Georgian Afternoon Tea
Kilkenny city. Historic-themed afternoon tea presented as part of Savour Kilkenny’s dining programme. Dates: During Savour Kilkenny; booking date in programme.
Cavan Eco Féile
Cavan Town. Sustainability festival with food markets, local food and drink, talks, workshops and live entertainment. Dates: 23–25 Oct 2026.
The Giant's Pantry
The Quays Bar & Gastropub, Portrush. Tasting experience focused on Causeway Coast produce, makers and flavours. Dates: 23 Oct 2026; 19:00.
In Conversation at Cloughan Farm & Cookery School
Cloughan Farm & Cookery School, Abbeyshrule. Food-and-farming conversation hosted at a working farm and cookery school. Dates: 24 Oct 2026.
Savour Stage & Taste Stage Demonstrations
Savour Festival Quarter. Live chef demonstrations, interviews and tastings across the festival’s two food stages. Dates: 24–25 Oct 2026; stage schedule varies.
Savour Market
Savour Festival Quarter. Flagship outdoor market bringing together artisan food and drink producers. Dates: 24–25 Oct 2026.
Craft Brewers & Distillers Market
Savour Festival Quarter. Dedicated market for independent Irish breweries and distilleries within Savour Kilkenny. Dates: 24–25 Oct 2026.
Burren Winterage Cattle Drive & Food Fayre
The Burren; final location advised to ticket holders. Harvest food fayre celebrating Burren farmers and producers, with local food stalls, tastings and demonstrations. Dates: 24–25 Oct 2026.
Harvest Fair at Florence Court
Florence Court. Food and craft fair with regional producers and live cookery demonstrations. Dates: 24–25 Oct 2026; 11:00–16:00.
Coast and Country Food Tour
Departs Coleraine Town Hall. Full-day guided food tour with five tastings, brunch, lunch, a farm visit and a craft-drink tasting. Dates: 24 Oct and 12 Dec 2026; departs 09:30.
In the Garden for Halloween
Cloughan Farm & Cookery School, Abbeyshrule. Seasonal garden and food activity within the Samhain in the Heartlands programme. Dates: 29 Oct 2026.
The Slow Food Kitchen: Cook Local with Paula McIntyre MBE
The Courthouse, Bushmills. Cookery event celebrating local food, seasonal produce and the Slow Food movement. Dates: 29 Oct 2026.
Mayo Dark Sky Festival Food & Hospitality Programme
Newport, Mulranny and Ballycroy. Festival weekend with a gala dinner and participating local hospitality venues alongside talks and stargazing. Dates: 30 Oct–1 Nov 2026.
Mexican Night – Día de los Muertos
Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy. Mexican-themed dining night using the hotel's seasonal-event format. Dates: 30 Oct 2026.
Kids Halloween Chocolate Making Experience
The Chocolate Manor, Castlerock. Children make and package three Halloween chocolate creations. Dates: 30 Oct 2026; 11:00–12:00.
Deadly Dining: A Murder Mystery Experience
Armagh County Club. Interactive murder mystery with Prosecco, canapés, three-course dinner and wine. Dates: 30 Oct 2026; 19:30–23:00.
Spooktacular Halloween Supper Club at Tartine
Tartine at Distiller's Arms, Bushmills. Halloween long-table dining experience with five courses and an arrival cocktail. Dates: 30 Oct 2026; 19:30.
Flat Cap & Wellies with The Lamb Van
Ganaby Farm, Ballymoney. Outdoor farm pop-up dining event featuring local lamb and relaxed countryside hospitality. Dates: 30 Oct 2026; 17:00.
Mayo Dark Sky Festival Gala Dinner
Newport / Ballycroy area; venue on festival programme. Festival gala dinner offered as a separately bookable evening within Mayo Dark Sky Festival. Dates: 31 Oct 2026; booking required.
Ballymahon Samhain Market
Ballymahon. Halloween market within the county’s Samhain in the Heartlands celebrations. Dates: 31 Oct 2026.
Cork & Kerry Food Market Cookery Demonstrations
Cork City Hall. Free live demonstrations from Munster chefs within the Cork & Kerry Food Market weekend. Dates: 31 Oct–1 Nov 2026; stage times in programme.
Cork & Kerry Food Market
Cork City Hall. Large indoor food market with 80+ artisan producers, free tastings, cookery demonstrations and mixology. Dates: 31 Oct–1 Nov 2026.
The Big Barn Bash – Family Food Festival
Coppenagh House Farm. Two-day celebration of food, farming and family life with food demonstrations, outdoor eating and children’s activities. Dates: 31 Oct–1 Nov 2026.
Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre
The Square, Richhill. Open-air apple market where visitors can meet producers and taste local products. Dates: 31 Oct 2026; 10:00–16:30.
October Supper Club at Broughgammon Farm
Broughgammon Farm, Ballycastle. Farm-to-fork feast celebrating local produce and seasonality. Dates: 31 Oct 2026; 19:00–21:30.
Samhain Foraging Tour
Belvedere House, Mullingar. Seasonal guided foraging tour within the Samhain in the Heartlands programme. Dates: 2 Nov 2026.
Samhain Long Table Supper
Kells. Communal seasonal feast showcasing Irish ingredients and locally sourced produce. Dates: One festival evening; see programme.
Samhain Festival of Food & Culture
Kells. Four-day food-and-culture festival with tastings, markets, talks, workshops, farm tours and communal dining. Dates: 5–8 Nov 2026.
Opening Night Reception – Oysters & Stout
Kells. Festival opening reception pairing oysters and stout with a traditional music session. Dates: 5 Nov 2026; 20:00.
Thai Noodles Cooking Workshop
Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Adult hands-on workshop focused on preparing Thai noodle dishes. Dates: 5 Nov 2026; 19:00.
Gorey Whiskey Festival
Four venues in Gorey. Multi-venue whiskey weekend with a club dinner, guided tastings and a whiskey-cocktail event. Dates: 6–7 Nov 2026.
Gorey Whiskey Club Dinner
Gorey. Festival-opening dinner bringing whiskey makers and enthusiasts together before Saturday’s tastings. Dates: 6 Nov 2026.
Raw & Natural: Irish Raw Milk Cheeses and Natural Wines
Kells. Guided tasting exploring Irish raw-milk cheese alongside natural wines. Dates: 6 Nov 2026; 19:00.
Samhain Festival Market / Sheridans Irish Food Fair
Kells. Large artisan food market forming a central part of the Samhain programme. Dates: Festival weekend, 7–8 Nov 2026.
Introduction to Food Forest Design
Síolta Chroí, Carrickmacross. Introductory workshop on designing productive, layered food forests. Dates: 7 Nov 2026.
Winterval Waterford
Waterford city. Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, with more than 60 attractions and a substantial food-and-market programme. Dates: Weekends and selected dates, 13 Nov–23 Dec 2026.
The Christmas Market at Winterval
Waterford city centre. Large traditional Christmas market with craft, artisan food, hot-food and drink stalls across several city streets. Dates: Selected Thu–Sun dates plus 21–23 Dec; see listing for daily hours.
Spanish Navidad Dinner
Participating Taste Waterford venue. Spanish-themed festive dinner featured in Taste Waterford’s Christmas foodie programme. Dates: 19 Nov 2026.
Jingle Fest Gingerbread & Hot Chocolate Experiences
Emerald Park. Festive family programme featuring gingerbread decorating, hot chocolate treats and seasonal food. Dates: Selected dates, 20 Nov–23 Dec 2026.
Corkmas Christmas Market
Cork city centre. Christmas market with locally produced goods, festive food and seasonal treats. Dates: Festive-season dates; check organiser schedule.
Christkindlmarkt Dublin
Dublin; venue on organiser site. Seasonal Christmas market with food, drinks, gifts and live entertainment. Dates: Wed–Sun, 21 Nov–24 Dec; special holiday hours published.
Thanksgiving Feast
Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy. Thanksgiving-themed seasonal feast; advance booking recommended. Dates: 26 Nov 2026.
Portlaoise Christmas Market & Seasonal Food
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise. Curated local market format featuring locally produced foods, festive drinks and seasonal treats. Dates: Provisional late-November window; 2026 programme to be confirmed.
The Santa Express 2026
Oakfield Park, Raphoe. Festive experience with hot chocolate, seasonal treats, restaurant menu, s'mores and gingerbread decorating. Dates: 27 Nov–23 Dec 2026; selected dates.
Georgian Banquet: Courting & Confections
Armagh Georgian Festival. Fine dining, live music and Georgian stories of courtship and social ambition. Dates: 27 Nov 2026.
Festive Artisan Market
Armagh city centre and The Mall. Large festive market with artisan food and drink, gifts, hot food and entertainment. Dates: 27–29 Nov 2026; main markets Sat 11:00–20:00 and Sun 12:00–17:00.
Lisacul Festive Fair
Lisacul. Community festive fair with seasonal stalls and local products. Dates: 28 Nov 2026.
Yulefest Kilkenny Christmas Market
Kilkenny city. Festive market with artisan stalls and seasonal food and drink as part of Yulefest Kilkenny. Dates: Weekends 28 Nov–20 Dec, then Christmas week to 23 Dec.
Lightfest Carlow Food & Drink Market
Carlow town centre. Christmas launch event with a curated mix of local artisan food, drink and product vendors. Dates: 28 Nov 2026; 15:45–18:00.
A Georgian Wedding Breakfast
Armagh Georgian Festival. Living-history wedding breakfast exploring Georgian food, customs and social rituals. Dates: 29 Nov 2026.
Dublin Cookery School Christmas Classes
Dublin Cookery School, Blackrock. Seasonal hands-on cookery classes and dining events focused on festive food and shared tables. Dates: Selected dates in Dec 2026.
Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Bannville
The Bannville Hotel, Banbridge. Festive sandwiches, scones and sweet treats served with tea or coffee. Dates: Monday–Saturday throughout December; booking required.
Roscommon Christmas Festival Market
Roscommon town. Two-day town Christmas festival expected to include market stalls and seasonal refreshments. Dates: 5–6 Dec 2026.
Court Yard Hotel Christmas Market
Court Yard Hotel, Leixlip. Free festive market with local business stalls, seasonal treats and the Leixlip Christmas lights switch-on. Dates: 6 Dec 2026; 14:00–19:00.
Winter in Dublin: Street Food Tour Christmas Special
The Liberties. Christmas-themed guided food walk with five seasonal street-food stops and live music from the guide. Dates: Selected Sundays, 6–20 Dec 2026; 12:00–15:00.
Donegal Town Christmas Craft Fair
St John Bosco Centre, Donegal Town. Christmas fair with local craft and food stalls supporting regional makers. Dates: 6 Dec 2026; 12:00–17:00.
Festive Tea Dance at The Bannville
The Bannville Hotel, Banbridge. Christmas-style carvery and desserts followed by live music and dancing. Dates: 9 and 16 Dec 2026.
The Christmas Cottage Market Drogheda
Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Drogheda. Two-day Christmas market featuring food, drink, crafts and independent makers. Dates: 12–13 Dec 2026; 10:00–17:00.
Breakfast With Santa at The Bannville
The Bannville Hotel, Banbridge. Family breakfast with Santa and a gift for children. Dates: 12 Dec 2026.
Ballyin House Sparkling Festive Afternoon Tea
Ballyin House, Lismore. Georgian festive afternoon tea using homegrown and locally sourced sweet and savoury ingredients. Dates: 14 Dec 2026.
Santa Paws & Twilight Market
The Bannville Hotel, Banbridge. Twilight artisan market with live music and festive pet photo opportunities. Dates: 17 Dec 2026.
Sunday Carvery with Santa & The Grinch
The Bannville Hotel, Banbridge. Festive family carvery featuring Santa and The Grinch. Dates: 20 Dec 2026.
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