STENA LINE GETS YOU TO THE WEXFORD FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

On the 24 to the 26 May, the fifth annual Wexford Food and Wine Festival will take place at locations around Wexford town as part of The Gathering Ireland and leading ferry company, Stena Line, are offering 30% off many of their fares to help people to get there. 

Anyone travelling on the Stena Line, Fishguard to Rosslare service between the dates of 23 and 27 May can avail of the *30% discounted fare (when you book by 23 May) – this applies to short stay return fares on foot or by car, standard foot passenger fares and Economy, Flexi and Premium motorist fares.

Diane Poole OBE, Stena Line’s Head of PR and Communications said:  “The Wexford Food and Wine Festival 2013 has now established itself as one of the most delicious and fun ways of exploring the town and nearby places of interest.  We would also encourage people from Wales with connections to Ireland to come and celebrate The Gathering Ireland 2013 as there will be a decidedly Welsh feel to the festival.

“The Wexford Food and Wine Festival’s programme is crammed with a selection of family fun events, gastronomic delights and food themed happenings to keep even the most enthusiastic foodie happy. Stena Line is delighted to be able to offer a great range of travel options to suit all tastes – and at a great value price.

“Plus, the fun starts as soon as you get onboard as passengers can unwind in one of our refreshment areas or lounges, watch a free film and even surf the net with the free Wi-Fi”, said Diane.

Gary Johnston, organiser of the Wexford Food and Wine Festival said:

“The 2013 festival programme has something for everyone including a crackling hog roast, cookery demonstrations, a trip back through time to see and sample food cooked in 500 BC at the Irish Heritage Park as well as the open air food producers markets dotted throughout the town.  Food artisans and many local restaurateurs will showcase the diversity and wholesomeness of locally and regionally produced food.

“We will also be welcoming a number of specialist food producers from Wales to the new ‘Welsh Tent’ as part of The Gathering Ireland 2013 so the variety and quality of food on offer will be a treat for all.”

Wexford Food and Wine Festival highlights include a one-woman comedy performance which fuses interactive wine tasting with storytelling in a warm intimate setting called, Wine Goose Chase, happening on Friday 24 May.  On Saturday 25 May you can catch the Singing Chef, Tony Carty, who can break into song at any moment as you enjoy tasty tapas.  Families can enjoy a prehistoric food experience at The Irish National Heritage Park, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May, where cooking techniques from 500 BC will be used to create a selection of special dishes.  For further information on the event log onto www.wexfordfoodfestival.ie.

Book your Stena Line travel online at www.stenaline.co.uk/wexfordfoodfestival and via the Stena Line booking line 08447 70 70 70 (£10 service fee applies to non-web bookings).

*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.