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Special Features on the Jarrow Cafe Menu to Celebrate the Bluebell Flower

The bluebell woods at Castlecomer Discovery Park are in full bloom and looking fabulous. The Jarrow Cafe, Castlecomer, Kilkenny is celebrating the flower with a selection of specials featuring Bluebell Falls Honey and Thyme Goats cheese, hand made in Ireland. Specials include Roast Red Pepper and Bluebell Falls Goats cheese and Bluebell Falls Goats... [Read more of this review]

Goatsbridge Trout Farm will host Kilkenny’s First Ever Aquaponics Course: 23rd June

Over the coming months Greenfish will be running Aquaponics introduction course days. These course days are for people to get a more practical look at aquaponics and a deeper knowledge of how the systems function. The First Day course will be held in Goatsbridge Trout Farm (Thomastown) on the 23rd of June. To sign up for the course simply register... [Read more of this review]

Nore Valley Walk Bus Service Resumes on 1st June

Explore the River Nore walk  this summer by taking the bus from Kilkenny out to Bennettsbridge and walk back along the river into the city.  The bus service will resume on Saturday, 1st June. This stretch of the River Nore Walk takes roughly 2 hours at a moderate pace.  Take in the stunning countryside as it passes through meadows, glades and past... [Read more of this review]

The Great Highbank Proper Cider Run 2013 from Kilkenny to Wicklow

Highbank are celebrating the release of Highbank’s 2012 Proper Cider’ with ”The Great Highbank Proper Cider Run” a Vintage Veteran and Special Car Rally from Highbank to Brooklodge on Sunday, 12th May. Download the Highbank Poster. Download the Highbank Entry Form. For more information on Highbank products, shop, recipes and news, visit... [Read more of this review]

Forage for your supper

Join Olivia and Roger Goodwillie to gather wild food and learn to make natural goodies on their Foraging for Food day on 7th September 13, 10am – 5pm €70 per person includes lunch, coffee and snacks. Special children’s rate (8 years plus) €20. To book a place on the Lavistown House Nature’s Bounty – Foraging for Food Day, contact: Olivia... [Read more of this review]

Ever wondered how to make cheese?

Learn how to make your own cheese at home on a one day cheese making course at award winning cheesemaker Helen Finnegan of Knockdrinna Cheese next Saturday, 27th April.  Cost: €80 per person.  Includes morning coffee and lunch. To book a place on the Knockdrinna Cheese Making Course : email ailish@knockdrinna.com. More information on the Knockdrinna... [Read more of this review]

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