By admin on August 30, 2010
Many thanks for all the enquiries we have received in relation to exhibiting at the two-day event on the Parade Plaza in Kilkenny city during the festival.
We've put together an FAQ sheet which we hope will answer some of the questions you might have. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any others.
*What's [...]
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By admin on August 16, 2010
Festival organisers are offering Kilkenny food companies priority booking for the food stalls in the huge open-air market which will form the centrepiece of festival activity on the newly developed Parada Plaza over the weekend of October 22nd to 25th.
The majority of stalls are allocated to Kilkenny producers with a small allocation reserved for regional [...]
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By admin on June 29, 2010
We're so excited about this year's Savour Kilkenny programme. Due to a generous grant from Leader and support from Failte Ireland and Glanbia, this year's event will be significantly bigger.
It's all about showcasing what is wonderful about Kilkenny food to the world as well as championing a movement within Kilkenny to support more of our [...]
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By admin on June 28, 2010
Congratulations to Anne Neary of Ryelands House Cookery School which was nominated one of Ireland's top 6 cookery schools at the recent Irish Restaurant Awards.
Anne has a very strong food ethos, always using locally sourced, great quality ingredients. Much of the food used at Ryeland House is grown on their own home farm, neighbouring farms [...]
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By admin on October 23, 2009
Due to energy supply issues with the Castle which was the original venue, the outdoor foodmarket has moved to Kieran Street on Sunday. 30 wonderful food stalls including artisan food producers and food businesses will tempt you with their wares as you wander along picturesque pedestrianised Kieran Street. Come along and enjoy from 12 – [...]
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By admin on October 21, 2009
Looking for a very special evening out over the Savour Kilkenny Bank Holiday weekend?
Book now for the sumptuous mediaeval banquet which will be a once-in-a-lifetime gourmet experience in the majestic surroundings of Kilkenny Castle on Sunday evening. Tickets are €80 per person, available from the Clubhouse Hotel on 056-7721994. Dress in whatever you feel comfortable [...]
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By admin on October 21, 2009
Congratulations from Savour Kilkenny to Campagne which has just been awarded Best Restaurant in Ireland at the prestigious 2010 Georgina Campbell Awards that took place in Dublin last weekend.
Georgina Campbell is one of Ireland’s most respected food and hospitality writers and the Georgina Campbell Awards for Excellence is Ireland’s longest running independent awards scheme.
To celebrate [...]
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By admin on October 18, 2009
Ok these are not exactly a healthy treat, but at least there’s some goodness in there! This year Savour Kilkenny is celebrating the apple, and reviving the old-fashioned Hallowe’en apple games at Rothe House on Saturday afternoon.
So thanks to Anne Neary (who along with Susan Murphy will be hosting the Kid’s Kitchen cookery class for [...]
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By admin on October 18, 2009
Congratulations from all the Savour Team to Rhoda and Phil of Rosquil House, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny on winning the AA Accommodation of the Year 2009/10 award.
This award, introduced in 1994, recognises the excellent services provided by our very best Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts and Farmhouses.
According to the AA judges, "Rosquil House is the 2009/2010 [...]
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By admin on October 1, 2009
We’re collecting apple recipes with a seasonal twist to get your tastebuds watering before the October Bank Holiday weekend. Here’s a delicious twist on the old-fashioned cobbler from Master Chef Eugene McSweeney who will be leading the Mediaeval Banquet in Kilkenny Castle on Sunday night.
Ingredients:
500g thinly sliced apples (Irish and in season are best)
100g white [...]
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