Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall launches at 2024 Fleadh Cheoil
Pictured: Minister of State for the Department of Justice James Browne TD and Kevin Dundon (Photo by Noel Sweeney, Five Elements Media)
Minister of State for the Department of Justice James Browne TD and celebrity chef Kevin Dundon officially opened the ‘Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall’ on Thursday, 8 August 2024. The event took place at the Wexford Presbyterian Church on Anne Street as part of the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil.
At the event, Minister Browne spoke about the importance of Wexford food production as a key driver of the local economy. He acknowledged Wexford County Council and Wexford Local Enterprise Office for their roles in supporting the growth of the food sector in Wexford.
The 2024 Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford welcomed 700,000 visitors from Ireland and abroad that week.
Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon also addressed the audience, discussing the abundance of high-quality food produced in Wexford. He emphasised the significant impact of the region’s coastal location on its food products and highlighted the recently launched Wexford Sea Salt, made from coastal waters off Cahore Point and solar-evaporated to create a mineral-rich sea salt.
The event was hosted by the Wexford Food Producers Network, with support from Wexford County Council and Wexford Local Enterprise Office. It was one of many highlights planned for the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
The Wexford Food Producers Network is a member-led organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting Wexford food businesses. With more than fifty members, including sole traders, SMEs, and large companies, the Network aims to build a sustainable food industry and significantly contribute to the Irish economy locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The Network engages with the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, and national agencies such as Bord Bia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Ornua – The Irish Dairy Board, and Fáilte Ireland on key issues affecting the Irish food and drinks sector.
For further information, visit: www.wexfordfoodfamily.com
