What events take place at the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival?

What events take place at the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival?

The programme of events includes a market day, yacht races, talks and lectures, best-dressed lady competition, golf tournaments, live music and more but the main highlight is on providing visitors with a culinary experience they will find hard to forget with what many consider to be the best oysters in the world.

When did the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival begin?

1954
About the Oyster Fest Established in 1954 and going from strength to strength, this Clarenbridge Oyster Festival has become an integral part of life in the picturesque village of Clarenbridge in the south Galway. The oysters are produced west of Clarenbridge village at Dunbulcan Bay.

Is the Whitstable Oyster Festival on this year?

For Whitstable Week, we are having an Open Mic night on Tues 27 July 2022. If you fancy releasing your inner pop star, now is your opportunity! We want to match singers with a guitarist and/or keyboard player. Between you, pick one or two of your favourite songs, and get practicing.

Where is the Galway Oyster Festival held?

It is expected that the 2022 Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival will once again feature the popular Seafood Trail which involves 17 of the city’s leading seafood establishments from McDonagh’s world-renowned seafood restaurant on Quay St, to the city’s best known oyster houses Tigh Neachtain and Chef JP …

When can you eat oysters in Whitstable?

Native Oysters have been fished from Whitstable Bay since Roman times to date. The Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company (first established as a cooperative in 1793) is world famous for its “Whitstable Oyster”. Available: Seasonal – 1 September to 30 April each year.

What airport is near Galway Ireland?

Shannon Airport
The closest airports to Galway are as follows: Shannon Airport: 1hr drive to Galway (www.shannonairport.ie) Knock Airport: 1hr drive to Galway (www.irelandwestairport.com) Dublin Airport: 2hrs 30mins drive to Galway (www.dublinairport.com)

Are there oysters in Ireland?

There are three types of oysters that are cultivated and eaten in Ireland: the native or European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis), the Portuguese rock oysters (Crassostrea angulata) and the Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas or Crassostrea gigas).

Why are there no oysters in Whitstable?

An investigation has been launched after “a number” of diners eating oysters from Whitstable on the north Kent coast fell ill with vomiting and diarrhoea. Health officials did not say how many people were affected but Kent Online reported that it was at least 100.

Will Galway airport ever reopen?

Galway Airport will reopen as a hub for business customers and a flight-training school following a deal between the owners of Dublin’s Weston Airport and Galway City and County Council.

Are oysters in Ireland good?

It might not be as high a quality as the native oyster Ostrea edulis, but it is seen as superior in quality and taste to other cultivated oysters elsewhere in Europe. Throughout history, the Irish oyster enjoyed a unique reputation for its high quality standard.

Can you get ill from oysters?

You can get very sick from eating raw oysters. Most Vibrio infections from oysters result in only diarrhea and vomiting. However, some infections, such as those caused by Vibrio vulnificus, can cause more severe illness, including bloodstream infections and severe blistering skin lesions.

Who owns Whitstable beach?

the Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company
15. The vast majority of the application site is owned by the Whitstable Oyster Fishery Company (“the landowner”) and is registered with the Land Registry under title number K781262.