Taste tour experience coming to the Comeraghs

This summer there will be guided 'Mountain Splendour Tours' across the Comeragh’s, on offer on June 14, July 19, August 23 and September 27, placing a spotlight on Waterford's unique agri-food offering, and those behind it.

Waterford food producers, sustainable farmers and food foragers have collaborated to offer visits and a chance to enjoy access to food producer locations and farms, and sample some local produce under the backdrop of the county’s mountains.

Richard Povey, Taste Waterford project manager, said, “Waterford is home to many food growers and market gardens and farms of all kinds. We are delighted to be able to share an authentic insight into our award-winning and sustainable food scene."

Born and reared in the Comeragh Mountains, expert Tour Guide Johnny Landers will meet tour-goers and offer them a unique insight into the landscape, and life on the mountains. Folklore, heritage and the foods that can be lived on from the land will be shared on a foraging trail led by expert forager Andrew Malcolm.

Guests will then head into the heart of the Comeraghs and meet French-born Clotilde Kiely to get an insight into her sustainable, organic farm. She’ll talk about what it’s like to work on her 16-acre farm in the wilds of the mountains.

Next up, tour-goers stop off at the Mahon Falls to meet sixth-generation Comeragh Mountain sheep farmer Willie Drohan and his sheepdog Ben. He’ll talk about this special landscape, show you his distinctive Scottish Black Face sheep, and explain why mountain lamb is so unique, along with an expert demonstration of shepherding. The tour concludes at Willie’s farmyard cafe ‘Cooney’s Yard’ where guests will enjoy a lunch of seasonal produce.

Tickets for tours are available at €110 per person (including lunch and transport). For details see tastewaterford.ie