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Good Food Ireland was founded by Margaret Jeffares in November 2006. It operates as a not-for-profit, industry driven Irish food tourism organisation. It is the only industry group with an all-island food tourism strategy. Good Food Ireland provides business benefit for the membership through its framework which allows them to penetrate from local community to the global market and vice versa. Good Food Ireland has a Steering Group led by a Chairman who advises on the future strategy of the organisation. |
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What some members have to say:
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Peter Ward, Country Choice, Co Tipperary ‘At Country Choice we’ve aspired to the principles of Good Food Ireland for the last 25 years. We want to give the eight million visitors who come to Ireland the same pleasure we experience here on a daily basis. Now we are delighted to be in a network of people with similar ideals. The strength of this initiative lies in the personal pledge from the Good Food Ireland members to deliver a genuine Irish food experience. Ireland’s artisans are the foundation stone of Good Food Ireland, the bedrock on which our food culture is built. We must celebrate them as the true food heroes in all strata of Irish life.’ |
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Derry Clarke, L’Ecrivain, Dublin ‘We at L'Ecrivain are delighted to be part of a group of members promoting real Irish excellence. Flying the flag for real Irish food. It’s a natural continuation for us because we’ve been doing that for such a long time. Artisan producers are the drivers of food tastes, and are now at the forefront of the food culture here, making good fresh produce more accessible to all. As part of Good Food Ireland, we are saying that we are proud of what we are doing in the food arena. And we want to join together as part of a network actively promoting that ethos.’ |
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Birgitta Curtin, Burren Smokehouse, Co Clare ‘Good Food Ireland promotes Irish food nationally and internationally. This will bring good Irish food to the forefront, where it belongs providing opportunities to give tourists a unique eating experience - a real taste of Ireland. The Burren Smokehouse are delighted to drive and support an organisation that encompasses all of my own beliefs in good, home produced artisan foods.’ |
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Bill Kelly of Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare ‘Good Food Ireland is a fantastic initiative, and goes along with our ethos at Kelly’s. Our emphasis has always been on using the maximum amount of local food produce. The Good Food Ireland ideal fits very comfortably here. It also provides a superb network for artisans. There’s no doubt it will sell Ireland as a true – rather than imagined - gourmet destination with an abundance of good, locally grown and produced food. It is up to us as members to live up to the standards Good Food Ireland wants to convey.’ |
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Events
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The Park Hotel presents a Lynne Robinson Pilates Master Class
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07 May 2010
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16 April 2010
Pirates of the Kingdom - Murder Mystery
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12 April 2010
COOKING FOR LIFE - ONE MONTH CERTIFICATE COURSE
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Members
Burren Smokehouse and Visitor Centre (The)
Just off the main square in historic Lisdoonvarna, this highly acclaimed, award winning traditional...
Country Choice
Peter & Mary Ward’s passion for good food is palpable as soon as you enter their wonderfully buzzy e...
Kellys Resort Hotel & Spa
Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa optimises the true essence of a “resort”. Nestled on the mild climate coa...
L’Ecrivain
Derry and Sally-Anne Clarke have created a real shining star in the culinary lexicon of Irish restau...
