New craft beer company on the way to Carlingford

A new craft beer company is being established in Carlingford.

Carlingford Brewing Company recently established its Facebook page, with a website on the way.

Its aim is to extol “the beauty, history and mythology of Carlingford town and the Cooley Peninsula through its delicious craft beer.”

When its products go on sale it will become the first major craft beer company in north Louth. The business, which was set up in March last year, is run by Sharon Boyle and Desmond Goldrick and is based at Rampark Shore in Jenkinstown.

Nearby companies such as Dan Kelly’s Cider in Drogheda and the Brehon Brewhouse in Killanny have had good success of late and here’s hoping that Carlingford Brewing Company will follow suit in that regard.

Taste of Togher Festival this weekend

The third annual Taste of Togher Festival takes place in Linn Duachaill Restaurant (The Glyde Inn), Annagassan this Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm.

This year the festival will be celebrating the rich Viking culture and local artisan foods of the area. Dr Mark Clinton, Director of Excavations at the Linn Duachaill Viking site in Annagassan will deliver a talk relating to the kind of foods the Vikings would have eaten while in Annagassan, while one of the local chefs will prepare some of these ancient dishes.

There will be plenty of local fare on offer. You will find delectable treats like cheese, honey, jam, cupcakes and much more. You are also invited to sample some local craft beer with BRU in Trim or Dan Kelly’s cider / apple juice from Drogheda available.

What’s more, there will be cooking demonstrations and kids cookery workshops by Tara from thetastytart.ie and Dermot Seberry of Food Tours.

There will also be local traditional Irish music to keep everyone entertained while the Chowder of the Year competition will feature some of the North East’s best restaurants.

General admission is free with stall holders charged €20. For further details visit www.tasteoftogher.com