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A thousand-year-old wild Irish oak tree toppled by a storm is set to be resurrected as rare Irish oak casks skilfully crafted in Ireland. 

We are delighted to share the news that Carlingford Oyster Company and Roll It Pastry were both winners at yesterdays Irish Food Writers' Guild Awards in Dublin. The awards, now in...

As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to celebrate the amazing women in our lives. What better way to show appreciation than with a delicious gift or experience from the Boyne...

What better way to show you care this Valentines Day than with a delicious gift or experience? We have a whole host of suggestions from romantic gourmet getaways to beautiful...

Carlingford Oyster Company recently welcomed a delegation of 45 Chefs, from London’s finest restaurants who between them boast 15 Michelin stars to their farm in Carlingford, County Louth to learn...

Discover Boyne Valley Flavours is a non-profit organisation dedicated to  promoting the region as a food destination. There are many benefits to  becoming a member of the network.

This Christmas, Boann Distillery is helping to warm up our winter evenings with two hot cocktails crafted to bring joy to every celebration. Elevate your festive gatherings with the Silks Spiced Apple Gin...

Treat friends and family to a promise of delicious experience in the Boyne Valley with a voucher this festive season. There are lots of great eateries, experiences & places to...

Buy Boyne Valley this Christmas! We all know the importance of shopping locally and supporting your local businesses and in the Boyne Valley we are absolutely spoilt for choice with...

It's the most important meal of the year and why not make it extra special by using food & drinks from the Boyne Valley. We are home to a plethora...

It's that time of year again! What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by visiting one of the many Christmas markets taking place across the Boyne Valley...

While the weather may not be playing ball there are still lots of great food events and experiences that you can enjoy in the Boyne Valley this long weekend.  As...

Farmer's Markets and Farm Shops are a fantastic way to purchase the freshest, local and seasonal produce and here in the Boyne Valley we are home to a whole host...

URBÓ is a delicious, wholesome milk-based drink, produced using only natural ingredients on our Irish family farm in the heart of the Boyne Valley in Co. Meath.

The multi award-winning Boyne Valley Food Series is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year with a calendar full of immersive food events and experiences which celebrate our land, our heritage, our...

As the world comes together to celebrate World Gin Day on June 10, new research from Silks Gin has shed light on the preferences and habits of gin drinkers.

There was great excitement in What's for Pudding Headquarters just outside Kilmessan in County Meath recently. The Flaherty Family who own What's for Pudding were out in force and were...

A huge congratulations to our members Merci Beaucoup Cakes on the opening of their fabulous new Bakery on Castle Street in Ardee, County Louth.

We recently hosted our Summer Symposium and Meet the Makers Showcase in the stunning surroundings of Slane Castle, and it was a great day getting to see so many of...

Summer Symposium Programme 2023 -  If you are a chef, producer, food service provider or in the food tourism industry in the Boyne Valley region, we invite you to join...

Brabazon Restaurant, at Tankardstown House, Slane, Co. Meath, right here in the Boyne Valley, has recently re-opened after undergoing expansion and renovations. To mark the occasion, they hosted a Grand Re-Opening evening,...

There has never been a better time to join Boyne Valley Flavours, with the generous joint support of both Meath and Louth Co. Councils, and their respective LEOs. Our aim...

Kevin and Seamus Sheridan, owners and founders of Sheridans Cheesemongers receive: Irish Food Writers Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. ‘We are honoured and extremely grateful to receive the IFWG Lifetime Achievement...

   Our Vision document can be downloaded here Ireland has enjoyed a food and cultural revolution in the past 25 years. Our food producers, farmers and chefs have elevated our...

Discover the Flavours of the Boyne Valley this Bank Holiday Weekend  Farmer markets, nature trails, tasty cakes, working mill tour and fun for all the family await on this June Bank...

We would like to wish a huge congratulations to Conor Halpenny and all his team at Square Restaurant in Dundalk County Louth on their recent recommendation in the distinguished Michelin...

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has issued a call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2022 Rural Innovation and Development Fund.

Samhain Festival Highlights 2021

As party season gets underway, Co. Meath distillery, Boann, has put together some tried-and-tested winter cocktail recipes to enjoy the festive season.

This Christmas give them something to look forward to with a voucher with an accommodation, restaurant or experience voucher. 

The Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards recognize and celebrate the best in retail, wholesale and foodservice food and drink products available in Ireland.  We were delighted to see our members Meade Farm...

This November sees the welcome return of the Samhain Food Festival to Kells in County Meath from 5th-7th. 

A huge congratulations and good luck to our member Carlingford Oyster Company on making it to the finals of the Great Taste Golden Fork Awards, one on 3 Irish companies...

This year we are very proud to say that our members brought back 13 awards to the Boyne Valley. A huge congratulations to them and to all the winning producers...

A huge congratulations to Newgrange Gold and Nick's Fish on being announced as Origin Green Gold Members 2021.

This year we are delighted to share that there are lots of Boyne Valley based winners in Georgina Campbell Awards 2021.

A major transatlantic project is underway to study how weather conditions and climate affect the taste of whiskey matured 7,000km apart.

This year there are no less than 15 of our members to make it through to the finals and we would like to wish them all a huge good luck...

A distillery's project to resurrect Irish whiskey recipes lost for up to 200 years, is to be showcased at a major festival celebrating the spirit.The full story behind the famous...

This Summer there is so much to see, do and most importantly taste in the Boyne Valley! As many of us are enjoying staycations this summer or discovering what is...

Have you discovered Louth's seafood trail yet? With a tempting array of fresh local seafood on offer at over 40 participating restaurants, you will be spoilt for choice! The sea...

Many may know Hogan’s Farm for their Turkey but there is more to this farm than one may think! This summer the team in Hogans opened up a fabulous new...

Sit back, relax and soak up some café culture in the Boyne Valley this Summer. Is there anything nicer than a finding a few minutes in your day to sit...

A mother and daughter are banking on their new venture being the bee’s knees – after a swarm captured from a farm gate inspired their gin enterprise. Marie Cooney and...

Three food and drink suppliers from County Louth are among 57 suppliers nationwide chosen to supply Aldi’s 145 stores through its 'Grow with Aldi' supplier development programme which kicks off...

The Food Starter programme is aimed at people thinking of starting their own food business or in the early stages of start-up (typically the first 24 months) and includes people...

Today 21st May is World Tea Day and here is Ireland we are big tea drinkers so we think it is worth celebrating! We are also lucky enough to have...

To celebrate World Cocktail Day we have put together a collection of our favourite Cocktail Recipes, all using spirits produced right here in the Boyne Valley.