The festival featured sold-out dining events at premier locations like Mount Juliet and Lyrath Hotel, as well as a pop-up dining event at Arán, leading to high demand for restaurant tables and hotel accommodations.
Festival chair Ger Mullally reported record attendance, particularly on Saturday, with stallholders selling out of popular items, and highlighted the focus on local food producers at a special event.
Kilkenny County Council’s Tim Butler praised the festival committee’s efforts in continually reinventing the event, which showcased local talent while addressing challenges within the business climate.
Over 68,000 visitors attended the Savour Kilkenny food festival, which transformed local streets into a vibrant, multicultural culinary experience, particularly enjoyed by locals for social interactions and entertainment.
The festival featured sold-out dining events at premier locations like Mount Juliet and Lyrath Hotel, as well as a pop-up dining event at Arán, leading to high demand for restaurant tables and hotel accommodations.
Festival chair Ger Mullally reported record attendance, particularly on Saturday, with stallholders selling out of popular items, and highlighted the focus on local food producers at a special event.
Kilkenny County Council’s Tim Butler praised the festival committee’s efforts in continually reinventing the event, which showcased local talent while addressing challenges within the business climate.
