Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow
Panel Discussions
31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 · Three Panels Each Day · Co. Carlow
Carlow on a Plate Past, Present & Future
A journey through Carlow's food story: What was grown and eaten in the past, what makes the food scene interesting today, and what might be on our plates in the future.
Confirmed Speakers
Seamus O'Hara (O'Hara's Brewery), Leslie Codd (Codd Mushroom), Richard Cooper (Our Food Roots),
From Field to Fork
Meet the people behind every bite: The farmer, feed merchant, and butcher - as they trace the real journey your food takes before it reaches your plate.
Confirmed Speakers
Jimmy Minnock (Charles R Wynne Agri Merchant & Animal Feed Specialist), Robert Stanley (Coppenagh House Farm), Rodrigo Gonzalez (Tabú Tapas)
Does Local Food Really Matter?
A lively, honest conversation on what 'local' really means? Is it worth the extra cost, or is it more marketing than substance?
Confirmed Speakers
Dr Brian Leonard (Lecturer, UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science), Elaine Houlihan (Past Macra President, Farmer and Chairperson of the Land Mobility Service), Carina Rosingrave
