Food festivals in Ireland?

We were thinking of trying out Taste of Dublin, where some of Dublin's finest restaurants and the country's most renowned producers bring their kitchens right to you. Or for something more intimate, maybe the Armagh Apple Blossom Festival in May? It looks like a cute festival that celebrates the humble Bramley apple in all of its forms.



When it comes to drinks, the Belfast Craft Beer Festival in April looks amazing – it showcases the very best in Irish craft beer, ciders and distilleries. Have any of the adventurous souls out there attended Féile na Mara (Festival of the Sea) held on Achill Island in County Galway? We want to sample the Atlantic's bountiful harvest while we're here!

For some rural flavour, we might try out Donegal, for A Taste of Donegal, or the Enniscorthy Rockin' Food Festival, a combination of great local seafood and swinging music! Does anyone have any experience of these?

Another great intimate food festival is the Burren Slow Food Festival in Lisdoonvarna. It takes place annually in May and showcases locally produced foods and crafts at their Farmers Market. Inspirational speakers and cookery demos by award-winning chefs from the area are the main attraction. There is also the Burren Slow Food Banquet to enjoy. 

There is an Oyster Festival over the May Bank Holiday Weekend in Carrigaholt on the Loop Head Peninsula, West Clare. Loads of fun, trad music and oysters.