eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, is set to connect the Taste of Kildare Festival of Food & Drink and has been announced as the sponsor of the Talk Stage at this brilliant event which takes place from 20-22nd of September at Naas Racecourse.
The Talk Stage, Powered by eir will be hosted by food writers, Dee Laffan and Ali Dunworth and will be the place to be at the festival to hear all the latest foodie news.
Taste of Kildare has been created by Into Kildare, the County Kildare tourism board and is supported by Ballymore and Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office who will also feature a rich tapestry of local food producers with over 100 different market stalls.
Just some of the producers who will take to The Talk Stage, Powered by eir over the weekend and will showcase their product or chat about their production process includes Beara Bitters, Sweet Cheeses. The Nude Wine Company and Aisling’s Taste of Home to mention a few.
Susan Brady, Managing Director of Consumer and Small Business in eir said, “We are thrilled to connect the Taste of Kildare, a festival that celebrates the heart and soul of Irish cuisine. At eir, we’re passionate about supporting local businesses, from artisans to restaurateurs, by providing them with the cutting-edge connectivity they need to thrive. This festival is a testament to the vibrant community of Kildare, and we’re proud to play a part in bringing people together to enjoy the incredible food and drink it has to offer.”
eir also has five awards up for grabs over the weekend for the participating hotels, restaurants and producers including the ultimate award, ‘The Best in Fest Award’, that is the best dish or product at Taste of Kildare.
The whole weekend at the Taste of Kildare Festival features great fun, music and food… lots and lots of glorious food! 12 of Ireland’s top chefs will showcase their culinary prowess over the weekend and will hold various demonstrations in the Calor Chefs’ Theatre. Visitors can also expect to experience a diverse array of tasty events from masterclasses, to dining experiences, elegant afternoon tea and some of the best dishes in the country made by local food trucks. There is also a wonderful craft market called GATHER which will feature some wonderful Kildare-created brands who are members of the LEO Kildare Creative Cluster which is supported by Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office.
Taste of Kildare 2024 has been created by Into Kildare and is sponsored by Ballymore and Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office. Other sponsors include Kildare County Council, Calor, Culinary Food Group, Bord na Móna, Newbridge Silverware, Square, Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes Benz, Kildare Village and Sysco.
Tickets are now on sale at www.tasteofkildare.ie/tickets and are priced from €15 for general admission. A bundle ticket priced from €32 per person offers great value and includes admission, two signature dishes from any of the participating restaurants for one session on any one day over the weekend. Pre booking is essential for the bundle tickets. Group, VIP and corporate bookings are available with great offers in place for the BBQ session on Friday night.
The full schedule of events can be seen on www.tasteofkildare.ie which is regularly updated as new restaurants and chefs are announced. Follow @tasteofkildare to keep updated on event news and highlights. Car parking on site is free and a shuttle service will be available from Naas town centre. *All tickets are subject to booking fees.
