Ballymore set to sponsor the 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival

Ballymore has announced its sponsorship of the 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival at Naas Racecourse this September.

The three-day event, hosted by the county’s tourism board Into Kildare, promises to be bigger and better than ever, celebrating Kildare as the beating heart of Ireland’s culinary scene.

This year’s event will welcome more than 100 partners from the tourism and hospitality sectors, each honouring the area’s rich and diverse food culture.  Among them is Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office’s ‘The Flavours of Kildare Collective’ featuring 20 artisan producers.

There will also be demos, masterclasses and special food and drink villages as well as appearances from the county’s culinary stars, including celebrity chef Derry Clarke of The Club at Goffs; Gareth Naughton of Neighbourhood; Gary O’Hanlon from The K Club; Sean Smith from Cliff at Lyons; Jordan Bailey and Majken Bech-Bailey from Bech-Bailey; Natalie Collins of The Japanese Gardens Restaurant at the Irish National Stud & Gardens; Duro Vdovic of Fallon’s of Kilcullen; and Magali Buisson of O’Dooles Restaurant.  

Ballymore, which was founded in Co.Kildare in 1982, is supporting this year’s event, as the company’s deputy managing director – and Kildare native – Linda Mulryan explained: “We’re proud to support Taste of Kildare this year, bringing the community together to celebrate the county’s rich food culture.

“Being from Kildare myself, I know how special an event like this is for bringing local businesses, families, friends and neighbours together. Ballymore built its first show home in Kildare over 40 years ago and has built 4,000 homes in the county since, with another 3,000 planned, so this partnership means so much to the whole company. We look forward to helping showcase Kildare’s culinary talent in September.”

Aine Mangan, CEO of Into Kildare added: “I am thrilled to once again support the tourism industry in Kildare and bring the Taste of Kildare to life 

“Our past successes at prestigious venues like The Curragh and The K Club are a testament to the vibrant potential of our region. We are committed to continuing this tradition of excellence and showcasing the rich culinary and cultural experiences that Kildare has to offer.

The Taste of Kildare will run from 20^th to 22^nd September 2024. Ticket prices start from €15, and general admission, group and VIP packages can be booked via www.tasteofkildare.ie.