18 Days Out That Celebrate Irish Food and Drink
Published in print and online in the Irish Examiner on Saturday, 4 April 2026. Written by Ali Dunworth.
We’re delighted to see Woodcock Smokery and The Keep featured as part of this national round-up of Ireland’s most engaging food and drink experiences.
From butter making at Daisy Cottage Farm to distillery visits at Mescan Brewery, the piece highlights a growing appetite for experiences that bring people closer to the source — meeting producers, learning skills, and understanding the stories behind what we eat and drink.
At Woodcock Smokery, this is at the heart of what we do. Through The Keep, Sally Barnes continues to share the craft of traditional fish smoking and coastal foraging — rooted in place, season, and over four decades of knowledge.