Kerry Local Enterprise Office

28/10/2026

Listowel Food Fair taking place 5th - 9th November 2026

Programme of events available here 👇👇

𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔💚

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27/10/2026

Cork & Kerry Food Festival - this weekend, Saturday 31st October and Sunday 01st November. Now in its 15th year, this Food Festival is one of the largest and longest-running indoor food festivals in the South-West, bringing together the very best of local and artisan food and drink.
TASTE, DISCOVER, & EXPLORE LOCAL AND ETHNIC ARTISAN FOODS:
• Sample the very finest food and drink that Munster has to offer and meet the makers behind the flavours!
• Soak up the sights, sounds, tastes, and celebrate the incredible food culture that makes Cork and Kerry the beating heart of Ireland’s food sector.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• 80 ARTSIAN FOOD AND DRINK STALLS - Featuring the very best of delicious local Irish and ethnic foods in the Main Hall.
• 18 COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS – LIVE cookery demonstration stage in the Millenium Hall over the two days, Featuring top local gourmet chefs.
• 20 FOOD TALKS - Presentations and panel discussions at the ‘Foodie Forum’ in the Foyer Hall, sharing insights, inspiration, and delicious ideas.
• COMPETITIONS - Free kids’ face painting and pumpkin colouring competition in the Main Hall.
• LIVE MUSIC - Each day in the main entrance foyer hall.
• FREE SMAPLES – Plenty of nibbles and tasters from the various food stalls.
• GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT - Plenty of interest for all ages!
AN AFFORDABLE FAMILY DAY OUT:
• ENTRY is just €10 per adult ticket & Kids go FREE!
• Under 16’s, Students, and Pensioners enter for FREE!
• Get your tickets at the main City Hall entrance or on Eventbrite.
• Bring your €5 ‘Park & Ride’ receipt and get €5 off the €10 adult entry fee.

23/10/2026

NWED 2026 ✨💫✨

23/10/2026

NWED 2026 !

23/10/2026

Enterprise Ireland Sustainability Solutions team are hosting the following webinars on industrial electrification, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and Sustainable Water Innovation.

 Industrial Electrification: The Path to Higher Efficiency, Lower Energy Costs and Reduced Emissions, 4th November 1-2pm Register now.
Industrial electrification is becoming an increasingly important pathway for Irish manufacturers seeking to improve competitiveness, strengthen energy resilience and reduce carbon emissions. Advances in technologies such as industrial heat pumps, electric boilers and flexible energy systems are creating new opportunities to improve energy efficiency while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Join Dominic Schone and Keith Whiriskey of Enterprise Ireland for a practical discussion on how manufacturers can identify, evaluate, and implement electrification projects.
 Navigating the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), 11th November 1-2pm Register now.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) replaces the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), introducing harmonised packaging rules across the EU.
PPWR will have implications for many businesses, and our guest speaker, REPAK, will provide an overview of PPWR including who is classified as a ‘Producer’, what is identified as packaging and how this is reported. The regulation covers all businesses placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market, including manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and e-commerce operators. It applies to all packaging formats, whether household, commercial or industrial.
 Sustainable Water Innovation: Best Practices & Industry Case Studies, 18th November 1-2pm Register now.
Industrial water users in Ireland face a complex mix of pressures: rising water, trade effluent and energy costs, decarbonisation targets, climate change driven water shortages, increased production demands, and heightened scrutiny around safety and resilience.

https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/sustainability -168932

23/10/2026

Cork Kerry Food Festival Sunday 1st November schedule.

Here’s our Sunday 1st November lineup at the Cork & Kerry Food Festival! 🍂🎃
Join us at Cork City Hall for live cookery demos hosted by the fabulous Caroline Hennessy | Award-winning food writer and our Foodie Forum with the wonderful The Culinary Celt. Discover, taste and explore this Halloween weekend.

23/10/2026

Cork Kerry Food Festival schedule for Saturday 31st October

Here’s our Saturday 31st October lineup at the Cork & Kerry Food Festival! 🍂🎃
Join us at Cork City Hall for live cookery demos hosted by the marvellous Caroline Hennessy | Award-winning food writer and the Foodie Forum with the fantastic The Culinary Celt. Discover, taste and explore this Halloween weekend.

23/10/2026

Applications are invited for Listowel Food Fair’s Best Emerging Artisan Food Competition 2026, sponsored by Kerry LEO. This competition has been a long-standing focal point of Listowel Food Fair.
2026 is a special year as we celebrate our Food Fair’s 31ST anniversary.
Our annual Food Fair will take place this year from Thursday November 5th to Monday November 9th.
Closing date for entry to the food competition is now the revised date of FRIDAY OCTOBER 23RD.

All enquiries to [email protected]

23/10/2026

Applications are invited for Listowel Food Fair’s Best Emerging Artisan Food Competition 2026, sponsored by Kerry LEO. This competition has been a long-standing focal point of Listowel Food Fair. 2026 is a special year as they celebrate the Food Fair’s 31ST anniversary.
Our annual Food Fair will take place this year from Thursday November 5th to Monday November 9th.
Closing date for entry to the food competition is now the revised date of FRIDAY OCTOBER 23RD.

All enquiries to [email protected]

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⚠️

The Kerry LEO 'Best Emerging Artisan Food' Competition 2026, being run as part of this year's Listowel Food Fair, could well be your gateway to greater exposure and a spot on te shelves at Garvey's SuperValu Listowel💚

If you have a product that has been in production for two years or less, now is your chance to have it assessed by our judges.

At the very least, you will gain industry feedback while competing for significant prizes, including a cash prize of €1,000 for the overall winner.

As mentioned, the winning product will also be stocked in Garvey's SuperValu Listowel Garvey for a twelve month period.

In addition, there is a €250 cash prize for the seven individual category winners.

𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆:

Savoury products, baked goods, confectionery, beverages, dairy, condiments, and “Free From” products.

If interested in entering, one can email [email protected]
for application information.

The closing date for entries is Wednesday,  October 15th, 2026🤗

22/10/2026

Little snapshot of our day ✨✨✨✨ NWED 2026