Ireland’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is being celebrated this weekend at Samhain Festival of Food and Culture in Kells, Co. Meath, which runs until this Sunday, November 8.

Returning for its 8th year and with its biggest and most ambitious festival, it aims to bring together the best of Irish food and drink, featuring a packed programme of events, including the Sheridan's Irish Food Fair.

This year's programme features a mix of food and drink tastings, live cooking, farm walks, cultural performances, storytelling and art.

Immersive food and drinks tasting events will offer the chance to savour local and All-Ireland flavours while learning from some of Ireland’s top chefs and producers.

Families can enjoy a slew of engaging kids’ workshops and activities. 

The Samhain long table supper in the Headfort Arms Hotel, a dining experience where guests gather to enjoy a feast showcasing the best of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, is a festival highlight.

Events today (Saturday, November 7) include a farm walk at Hogan's Farm, various talks in Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub, and activities for younger attendees in the kids' demo area, Eureka House.

On Sunday (November 8) the line-up will include a farm walk and lunch at Killua Castle, a bread and brack baking competition from 11.00am in the kids' demo area, Eureka House, and further talks on topics ranging from black pudding to bees and Irish folklore at the Red Chapel.

The Red Chapel will also host the Meath Made showcase, a collective of designers and crafts people, on Saturday from 11:00a.m-6:00p.m and Sunday from 11:00a.m-4:00p.m.

A selection of members will showcase their work including Aisling Guidera, fashion design; Barbara McAteer, natural skincare/holistic therapist; Clodagh Herbert, ceramics/pottery; Eamonn O’Donnchadha, weaver; Fabi Santos, Jen Leonard illustration/card maker; Paula McGuiness, soap maker; and Rebecca and Dawn, soapmakers.

Full details are available on the Food Culture Ireland website.