Mayor welcomes funding for Taste Kilkenny

Kilkenny County Council has been allocated €25,000 for Taste Kilkenny under the 2024 Rural Innovation Fund according to Mayor Andrew McGuinness.

The fund is part of a €300,000 allocation to 17 local agri-food tourism projects around the country announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD.

Welcoming the news, Mayor Andrew McGuinness said, "this is very positive news for Kilkenny as we continue to build on our reputation as a food destination. Since being recognised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) as Ireland’s top foodie destination, Kilkenny has cemented its position as an essential place to visit that is part of Ireland's food culture."

"Agri food tourism in rural areas promotes our great food companies while providing opportunities for rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans to develop their products and services, connect with the community and visitors and improve skills and best practice. This funding will help to promote what Kilkenny has to offer," he said.

Minister McConalogue said “It is great to be able to support these initiatives in the agri-food tourism sector and build on progress already made. There is great interest from across the country this year which highlights the development of agri-food tourism and its importance to communities. Our 10-year roadmap for the agriculture sector, Food Vision 2030, highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism."