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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...

The purpose of the www.worldbeeday.org website is to present the initiative and its implementation, raise awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping, inform the public of major beekeeping events...

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.

February is here and it's time to make plans for Valentine's day! After the past two years we think this Valentine's Day is definitely a perfect opportunity to spoil the...

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...

Hilary McGrath, the woman behind the exquisite ‘A Bit on the Side’ artisan condiments, has created ‘The Royal Feast’ a new offering featuring some of the best foods from the...

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 week saw the announcement of the winners of the Great Taste Awards 2021- one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and drink awards. Each year they put lots of...

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

As the days grow shorter and colder, what could be a nicer treat than spending time enjoying a decadent afternoon tea full of delicious sweet and savoury treats with some...

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...

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...

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...

July has arrived and the promise of sun is on the horizon. Nothing feels like summer more than enjoying the taste of the Boyne Valley in the great outdoors and...

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...

Experience some magic at Teltown House this summer when you visit their new Tailtiu Cafe.

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...

There are so many awesome food experiences to immerse yourself in across the Boyne Valley, giving you a chance to learn new skills, enjoy unforgettable unique adventures, and to truly...

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...

SuperValu Food Academy aims to give small producers a big chance my giving them an opportunity to get their products onto SuperValu shelves.

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.

After a very long winter of unending lockdowns, we need some fun this summer and with the theme of the summer being outdoors, what better way to get out, explore...

As we face into Lockdown #3 once again the hospitality industry is forced to close their doors to guests. Many restaurants and cafes are now offering takeaway menus and this...

In this week's Behind the Menu profile we talked to Conor O'Neill of The Glyde Inn in Annagassan County Louth. A multi award winning pub and restaurant that is famous...

Recently, we were lucky enough to sit down for a few minutes with the charismatic owners of Great Northern Larder- Laura McMenamy and Ruairi Browne, to talk to them about...

This Mother's Day on the 14th March treat your Mum or someone special to a delicious gift. We have put together all our members gorgeous Mother's Day offers and packages...

Always one of the yummiest days of the year and this year we are definitely all in need of something to brighten our days so we will be going all...

Neven Maguire returns in the New Year with a new 7- part series of his popular Neven's Irish Seafood Trails.This is the third series Neven has dedicated to seafood, and his search for the...

In our latest Producer Profile we talked to Mark and Helen of Coole Farm.  Coole Farm is based just outside of Ardee, in County Louth. Together, Mark and Helen run...

We all know it's a very difficult time for businesses and how important it is to shop in your local businesses and support Irish businesses wherever possible. Luckily it’s not...

We believe food – even just the conversations around it – has the power to comfort, to heal, and to bring people close together.

We all know the importance of shopping local and have seen the posts online or articles in the paper urging us to shop and support local businesses and this year...