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and absolutely gorgeous white and black puddings -
all produce organic and delicious. While there, have
a delicious coffee and scone from The Gourmet
Parlour Coffee Shop and deli at specially reduced
Festival prices. Those of you who LOVE OLIVES will
think that you went to Olive Heaven! Tour departs
Markievicz Road bus stop (opp Ulster Bank) at
11.00am & returning lunch-time @ 1.30pm. Tour
Price €15.00. Kiddies under 7yrs €5.00 Tickets must
be purchased in advance from the Festival Office.
11am A visit with the Brothers Yeats
Guided tour through the Yeats Country to see for
yourself, first hand, exactly what inspired the Nobel
Prizewinning poet William Butler Yeats to write his
magic. Live the view as you look across to where
“The wind has bundled up the clouds high over
Knocknarea” or the “Stolen Child” at mysterious and
beautiful Glencar Lake to mention just a few of the
sites which inspired one of Sligo’s most famous
sons. Complete this magical journey with a visit to
the Iconic Model Niland Galllery and see a sight
which not many will be privileged see, one of the
biggest exhibitions of the works of the “other Yeats
brother”, Jack B Yeats. This is probably one of the
most comprehensive collections of Jack Yeats works
on exhibition in the world and has been loaned to the
Gallery by collectors, from around the world. This is
a unique and never to be repeated opportunity. The
tour of the collection will be guided by staff of the
Gallery. While there, seize an opportunity to sip a
coffee in the new Conrad’s
Kitchen Restaurant recently
opened by Michelin starred
chef, Conrad Gallagher. Your
wonderful afternoon finishes
FOOD VENUE
Saturday 19th March
here in the centre of town, within walking distance of
all the fun of the SÓ Sligo Food Festival, with enough
time before your evening dine-out experience to
wander through the Food Village. Coach departs
Sligo Bus station at 11.00am. Tickets must be
purchased in advance from the Festival Office.
12 noon onwards SÓ Sligo Festival Market
Stephen’s St Car Park / Rockwood Parade
Delicious and inspired foods from the
North West will be available each day
throughout the festival at the artisans
market centrally located in Sligo town.
12 noon Café Victor
JFK Parade Tel: 071 91 40440
Special Afternoon Tea with
Classical Music. Enjoy this
afternoon special with homemade scones, served
with whipped cream and local jam. Celebrate the
food festival Ritz style with all sorts of
tasty delights in tiny portions. There
will also be a classical music
performance by Isabelle Fahy at 1pm.
1pm Source Sligo
1/2 John St. Tel: 071 91 47605
Ultan Conlon. The Restaurant in Source
showcases the best local produce available in
Sligo and the North West. Daily Lunch Special
includes a lunch platter Special for
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