Wow – what a weekend!
We wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped and supported the Taste Waterford Demo Stage at yesterday’s Waterford Festival of Food (26 April 2026).
There was a host of Taste Waterford members and guests showcasing some of the county’s finest food and drink – with chats, demos, tastings and fascinating stories.
All credit to the team at the Waterford Festival of Food on another successful festival – thanks for having us along!
Thanks go to:
– Waterford Festival of Food – Eunice Power, Martha Macklin, Mary Foley and the support team.
– Sponsors – The Country Store
– Stage and sound – Kenny Maguire and Zack Gallagher
– Volunteers – Will and Poppy
Guests:
- Zsofia Turmezei – Sophie’s Taste Creations
- Claire O’Sullivan – Crough Wood Wellness
- Paul Ryan of Barefoot Farm collaborating with Jenny Flynn of Faithlegg
- Krisztina and Wayne Halloran – The Olive Café
- Cormac O’Dwyer and Katrina Murphy – Dungarvan Brewing Company, Liam McDonnell – Legacy Irish Cider, and John Wilcox – Blackwater Distillery
- Judit McNally of Cocoa by Judit collaborating with Mary O’Sullivan of Beara Bitters
And finally, a big thank you for continuing support from our partners:
– The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (RIDF)
– Waterford City & County Council
– LEO Waterford
– Waterford Leader Partnership
– Bord Iascaigh Mhara
See you at our next festival Demo Stage!
