Word reaches me from the Wee County of an exciting new food trail along the North-East coast. Organised by culinary educator and food writer Dermot Seberry, the trail includes visits to artisanal producers throughout Louth, including Glebe Brethan, Derrycamma Farm and Coast Guard Seafood, as well as an up close and personal tour of Carlingford’s oyster beds.
Tasting at Derrycamma
On the beach at Carlingford
The next trail takes place next Wednesday, July 27th, and costs €80 (group rate €68), which covers transport, a light lunch and some goodies along the way. There’s also an optional three-course dinner afterwards at the Eastern Seaboard (a Runcible Spoon favourite) for €25, which I reckon is excellent value.
Another trail is planned for August, with the date to be confirmed. Bookings are essential and can be made with Dermot directly at foodeducators [at] gmail [dot] com. I can’t make the July version, alas, but I’m hoping to pop along next month to learn more about the produce my home county has to offer.
(pics courtesy Dermot Seberry)
July 21st, 2011 at 10:30 am
Wow this looks amazing! I would defo go for the Eastern Seaboard dinner top-up.
July 21st, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Yep – it’s lovely to see Louth producers getting more exposure! And anything involving the ESB is good in my book – dead excited to visit the new bakery.
July 25th, 2011 at 7:54 am
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July 25th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
This sounds absolutely brilliant. I would love to go the whole hog and have dinner at The Eastern Seabord finally too. Hopefully August’s trail will be on the weekend
July 26th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Oh, I do hope you get to go to the dinner in August! Sadly, I will be away that weekend. I recommend everything. Will find out re food trail dates for August too and let you know!
August 1st, 2011 at 10:08 pm
It seems the ESB is definately a big hit with the bloggers !! that said, you certainly have good reason. and on that note, I am on a quest for quality and in particular consistency in restaurant food and service in the noth east region. As a food group, could i ask for your personal opinions on the top 5 eateries in the North East region excluding Dublin.
P.S. Next food trail Wed Aug 24th
and have any of you tried the little Gem – ‘Mulberry Garden’ in Donnybrook yet?
Dermot
August 2nd, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Haven’t been to Mulberry Gardens yet, Dermot! I’ve not eaten out much around Louth lately but the ESB, Traders and Fuchsia House are all lovely.
August 1st, 2011 at 11:22 pm
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