Breffni County to transform into foodie paradise as Burren Bites 'A Taste of Time' returns to Cavan Burren Park

Burren Bites: A Taste of Time returns to Cavan Burren Park on Sunday June 7 after a successful 2025 inaugural event. The guided food trail experience takes place in the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, combining heritage, storytelling, and exceptional local cuisine. Guests walk through the ancient landscape with Geopark Ambassadors while enjoying a specially curated six-course tasting menu created by award-winning chef John Roche. Each course is served at a different stop along the trail and features artisan ingredients sourced from producers across Cavan and Fermanagh. The menu includes contemporary interpretations of traditional flavours and dishes inspired by the land, celebrating the connection between food, culture, and place.

"Burren Bites: A Taste of Time returns to the spectacular setting of Cavan Burren Park on Sunday June 7, offering guests another unforgettable culinary journey through the heart of Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark. Set against one of Ireland's most iconic geological and archaeological landscapes, Burren Bites is a guided food trail experience that blends heritage, storytelling and exceptional local cuisine into one immersive event."

"Guests will explore the ancient landscape alongside Geopark Ambassadors while enjoying a specially curated six-course tasting menu created by award-winning chef and Regenerative Tourism Business Network Member, John Roche. Inspired by thousands of years of local tradition and the unique terrain of the Geopark, each course is served at a different stop along the trail and showcases artisan ingredients sourced from producers across Cavan and Fermanagh."

"From contemporary interpretations of traditional flavours to dishes inspired by the land itself, Burren Bites celebrates the connection between food, culture and place. Chairperson of the Geopark Committee, Cllr John Paul Feeley, said the return and all-round importance of Burren Bites to Cavan's burgeoning tourism and domestic entrepreneurial sector could not be understated."

""Events such as this highlight the importance of supporting local businesses and producers while creating memorable visitor experiences rooted in our shared natural and cultural heritage," he said. Those intent on attending will enjoy a guided walk through the remarkable Cavan Burren Park landscape, discovering geological wonders and archaeological treasures while tasting dishes inspired by the region's history and traditions."

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