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Discover the Best of the Boyne Valley at Local Producer Showcase

As part of the 2018 calendar of events from the Boyne Valley Food Network, a Producer Showcase is taking place on Tuesday, 13th November, in the Monasterboice Inn in Co. Louth, from 10am until 1pm.

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22nd October 2018 @ 5:12 PM
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A Bounty of Blas Na hEireann Awards for the Boyne Valley

The 11th annual Blas Na hEireann Irish Food Awards took place in Dingle over the weekend and saw five Boyne Valley producers win seven gold, silver and bronze medals in total.

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9th October 2018 @ 12:07 PM
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Five Boyne Valley Food Series Events To Enjoy This October

Autumn has well and truly arrived and with it the October events for the Boyne Valley Food Series. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy with harvest walks, food fairs and even a Celtic and rock festival to look forward to.

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28th September 2018 @ 10:55 AM
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Hake Taco Cups with Guacamole and Salsa

These tacos are crunchy, a little spicy and a little zingy! It's also a very budget-friendly way of eating healthy. This recipe was originally created by Tara Walker, from the East Coast Cookery School, for the Irish Maritime Festival.

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4th September 2018 @ 12:17 PM
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Lots To Enjoy This Autumn With The Boyne Valley Food Series

Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean the Boyne Valley Food Series is. From September until December there are fourteen food-filled experiences to enjoy throughout the Boyne Valley.

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1st September 2018 @ 11:17 AM
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Boyne Valley comes runner-up in the 2018 Foodie Destinations

The 2018 Foodie Destinations competition has come to an end and Discover Boyne Valley Flavours is delighted to announce that the Boyne Valley has been awarded 2nd place for the second year running.

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31st August 2018 @ 10:46 AM
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4 food-filled events in August where you can enjoy lots of Boyne Valley Flavours

We have four fantastic Boyne Valley Food Series events taking place this month and there's a little something for everyone with family days out, live music, food feasts, festivals, cocktails and much, much more to enjoy this August.

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7th August 2018 @ 12:44 PM
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Boyne Valley Blue Cheese Panna Cotta

Boyne Valley Blue Cheese features again in another wonderful recipe from Matthias Ecker.

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2nd August 2018 @ 3:31 PM
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Boyne Valley Shortlisted in the Top 10 for Foodie Destinations 2018

It is an exciting time for the Boyne Valley as we’ve been shortlisted again as a top 10 finalist in the Foodie Destinations awards 2018. 

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25th July 2018 @ 3:37 PM
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Discover The Glyde Inn

You'll find The Glyde Inn, a family run pub and restaurant, in Annagassan, a place famous for Linn Duachaill, a Viking Longphort overlooking the Cooley and Mourne Mountains.

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18th July 2018 @ 1:47 PM
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Meet the Chef - Killian O'Donohoe

For the first of our 'Meet the chef' features, we talked to Killian O’ Donohoe, Executive Head Chef at the Boyne Valley Hotel, who found his way to the Boyne Valley all thanks to a hurricane!

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17th July 2018 @ 4:07 PM
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Trio of Pork Belly by Killian O'Donohoe

Killian O'Donoghue, head chef at the Boyne Valley Hotel has created this fantastic trio of pork belly using ingredients from throughout the Boyne Valley.

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12th July 2018 @ 12:43 PM
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Discover Monasterboice Inn

Serving the people of Monasterboice and beyond for over 200 years, the Monasterboice Inn, or Donegan's as it's known locally, is a fantastic place to visit at any time of the year. Famous for their locally-sourced steak (from their own herd of cattle), it's not only good food you're guaranteed here... it's a warm welcome too.

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8th July 2018 @ 1:17 PM
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Dish & Spoon's Raw Blueberry Cheesecake

Dish & Spoon, a brand new bakery specialising in allergen-friendly foods, have created this scrumptious dessert recipe. It's definitely one for sharing and is perfect for all those family get-togethers. Pass us a spoon NOW!

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7th July 2018 @ 11:22 AM
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6 Food-filled Events To Enjoy This July

July doesn't just mean summer holidays, longer days and lots of sunshine... it also means we've lots more Boyne Valley Food Series events for you to enjoy. If you're looking for a great food-filled event then look no further as you're spoiled for choice this month with a whole range of events taking place. Here's a rundown of what you can enjoy during July. 

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5th July 2018 @ 4:18 PM
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Newgrange Hotel's Slow Roasted Irish Pork Belly with Dan Kelly's Irish Cider

We're sure you don't fancy slaving over a hot stove during all this gorgeous weather, so here's a recipe we thought would be perfect to share.

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4th July 2018 @ 10:33 AM
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Discover the Conyngham Arms Hotel in Slane

The stunning Conyngham Arms Hotel is a beautifully restored 18th-century coaching inn in the heart of Slane Village. Not only is it the perfect venue for a wedding, a catch up over afternoon tea or a delicious meal out, it's also the perfect base to explore the Boyne Valley and Ireland's Ancient East.

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26th June 2018 @ 12:33 PM
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Boyne Valley Blue Goat’s Cheese and Roast Peach

This Boyne Valley Blue cheese and roast peach is a delicious recipe created by Matthias Eckers for the Irish Maritime Festival in association with Flogas. It's perfect for savouring as a summer dessert or a starter and is very easy to make. This recipe serves four people and you can find below a list of what you will need, as well as how to create this simple yet tasty dish. 

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18th June 2018 @ 2:09 PM
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A New Bite-Sized Food Trail For The Boyne Valley

We're thrilled to introduce ‘Boyne Valley Bites’ - a new food trail as part of the 2018 Boyne Valley Food Series. The trail, that will run over 18 days from Friday 18th May until Monday 4th June, will be centered in Navan town where 10 eateries will offer a tapas-style dish with a local Boyne Valley twist. 

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9th May 2018 @ 2:47 PM
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Foodies savour the flavours at the launch of new brand ‘Discover Boyne Valley Flavours’

Journalists and bloggers from all over the country converged in Dublin's Charlotte Quay on the 10th April to discover the flavours of the Boyne Valley region and help launch the new ‘Discover Boyne Valley Flavours’ brand.

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12th April 2018 @ 5:21 PM

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