An exciting one-day food extravaganza is planned for Clonmel next Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day. The fair will take place under the arches of the Main Guard and promises to be a treat for all the family. Along with the fine food available to try and buy the Tipp FM Roadcaster will also be on the street creating a unique atmosphere. It will enrich the area, support a feeling of community and will definitely be an event for the whole family to enjoy.
Everyone knows that one of the best things about St. Patrick's Day is food, glorious food. At this special, Under The Arches Food Extravaganza there will be plenty of delicious offerings.
All the producers involved are members of the Tipperary Fo
od Producers network, who operate very strict quality criteria, and therefore you are guaranteed top quality local products. Each of the participants has won various awards for their produce but the true test is always in the taste and there will be plenty of opportunity to sample on the day.
Those taking part are Inch House, renowned for their black pudding; The Scullery, who do a particularly tasty pudding in their delicious range; Crossogue Preservers; The Cookie Jar; Tasty Treats; Red Nose Wine, who will be sampling some of the modern Irish wine-makers in France; James Whelan Butchers, who will be showcasing their famous steak burgers; while Crowe's Farm will bring their award-winning artisan bacon and ham to the feast.
Local baker Nuala Hickey will be showcasing her world-famous brack while Una O'Dwyer will be cooking her award-winning range of sausages. The newest members to the network, Audrea Hassett and Sarah Baker, will also be showcasing there products.
Don't miss this special event where you can source all your ingredients or buy food gifts for everyone you know. It is the perfect antidote to food shopping in the supermarket and a real treat for your taste buds. Under the Arches at the Main Guard Clonmel will be crammed with goodies and will be open from 12 noon to 4.30pm for one day only.
The event has been organised by Tipperary Food Producers Network in association with the Clonmel Chamber of Commerce, Clonmel Borough Council and the St. Patrick's Day Committee.
