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 Kinsale Food Festival
Situated on the West Cork Coast outside Cork City, the quaint fishing port of Kinsale has long been associated with the finest seafood and gourmet cuisine and has been at the heart of Ireland's culinary circles for decades. Each year in October, the town holds the world famous Kinsale Food Festival, celebrating the very best of what the town's numerous local restaurateurs, who make up Kinsale's Good Food Circle, can offer.
Seafood is more than just a specialty in Kinsale, it's a way of life, and at the Kinsale Food Festival visitors can sample the fruits of the local catch, as well as produce sourced from local Irish farmers, all served with the continental flair of modern Irish cuisine.
Along with the mouth watering delights offered during the Kinsale Food Festival, this culinary capital also boasts beautiful scenery and some fascinating sights. Perched overlooking the harbour is Charles Fort dating from the 17th century, evoking memories of the Battle of Kinsale, a pivotal event in Irish history. While the coast around Kinsale is dotted with secluded beaches and dramatic coastline. For golfers, visiting Kinsale brings you the opportunity to play at one of the most unique courses in the world, the Old Head of Kinsale, situated on a thin finger of land with sheer cliffs either side of the green.
While the food festival is undoubtedly the best time to visit Kinsale, a trip to this picturesque village is a must for any vacation to Ireland and you should definitely book a table.
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Festivals to see on your Ireland vacation
- Cork Week 2008 - 12 to 19 July
Cork Week, commonly known as Ford week (The festival was sponsored by Ford Motor Company for many years), is Ireland's largest international sailing regatta and is held in July every two years.
- The Dublin Horse Show 2008 - 06 to 10 August
The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show will take over the entire RDS complex in the heart of Dublin from August, 6th to the 10th, 2008.
- The 2008 Rose of Tralee - 22 to 26 August 2008
Ireland's premier beauty festival the Rose of Tralee attracts contestants and visitors from all over Ireland and the World to the colourful town of Tralee in Co. Kerry.
- Irish Match Making Festival Lisdoonvarna - Aug 29 to Sept
Throughout the month of September, the spa town of Lisdoonvarna close to the Burren in Co. Clare, celebrates the world famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival with music and lots of fun.
- Galway International Oyster Festival 2008 - 25 to 28 September
The Galway International Oyster Festival is the premier event in the Galwegian calendar, when people from all over the world descend on Galway to sample the world famous oysters of Galway Bay and the legendary craic of the West of Ireland.
- Belfast Festival at Queens 2008 - October 24 to 27
One of Ireland's largest international arts, the Belfast Festival at Queens, takes place during the last two weeks of October with a host of internationally renowned acts in theatre, dance, music, comedy, literature and art.
- The Guinness Jazz Festival Cork 2008 - October 24 to 27
Ireland's biggest Jazz Event, the Guinness Jazz Festival in Cork kicks off at the end of October from the and this year promises to be one of the biggest ever.
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