With less than a month to go until Savour Kilkenny Food Festival kicks off, excitement is building throughout the country for the culinary-packed October bank holiday weekend (October 25-28).
Now in its 16th year, Savour Kilkenny is set to be bigger and better than ever, boasting over 100 market stalls showcasing artisan food producers and street food vendors from across Ireland. The festival will also welcome renowned chefs including Rachel Allen, JP McMahon, Derry Clarke, Kevin Dundon, Gary O'Hanlon, Rory O'Connell, Edward Hayden, Anne Neary, James Kavanagh and William Murray.
This year's event promises a rich variety of experiences, from live cookery demonstrations, the bustling market, exquisite dining events, thought-provoking talks, family-friendly entertainment and new for 2024 the Taste Kilkenny Street Party featuring ABBA tribute band, ABBAesque. For more see
savourkilkenny.com
Pictured is Wynona Butler Ni Argain aged 1 from Kilkenny. Pictures by Dylan Vaughan