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Christmas Food Delights At Manor West Over The Weekend

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Santa is coming to Manor West Retail Park. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Santa is in Manor West Retail Park. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THE ‘Taste of Tralee’ food fair returns to Manor West this weekend as well as other Christmas goodies.

‘The Taste of Tralee’ is an ever popular event, in association with Taste Kerry is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the massive amount of talent and creativity of the Kingdom’s Artisan Producers.

Along with the fair, kids will get a chance to meet a few of their idols courtesy of ‘Kingdom Party Pals’ and the man himself, Santa.

For those that are about to drop from a Christmas weakness because of some of the pressure this time of year brings, the food fair will have plenty of goodies to replenish your strength and get back to your important duties

Times for the ‘Taste of Tralee’ food fair are, Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 6pm

The times for visiting Santa are, Thursday and Friday 2pm – 6pm. Saturday and Sunday 12pm-6pm.

The ‘Kingdom Party Pals’ will be in Manor West, Saturday 11pm-2pm.

 

 

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It’s The Weekend! So Now What? Here’s Five Suggestions…

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SO the weekend has finally arrived and you’re wondering what’s on around the place and what to do? Here’s a few suggestions, from tasting great food to listening to mellifluous music…

Friday

1. Did you got to Listellick NS? Then you should head along to St Brendan’s Church tonight at 7pm for a special celebration to mark the school’s 150th anniversary.

First there will be a Mass, followed by the launch of a special book compiled by a special committee to mark the milestone at the Pastoral centre next door. No doubt many old schoolmates will meet again.

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Saturday

2. It’s your chance to taste delicious food produce as Taste of Kerry returns to Manor West from noon to 6pm.

There’s great breads, paella, cakes, jams and pates so you can support local producers. It’s on Sunday as well.

3. And it’s all over for another year. The Kerry Film Festival draws to a close with its annual awards ceremony  and closing movie (which is a secret at the moment) at Siamsa Tire. If movies and good film-making is your thing, then this is for you. Tickets for the event cost €10 from Siamsa at 066-7123055.

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Sunday

4. Tralee will turn black and amber as the Rockie army are sure to bring colour to Austin Stack Park for their side’s clash with Dingle at 2pm. It should be a great spectacle so if you’re a football fan it’s the place to be.

It’s part of a double header which sees Shannon Rangers lock horns with Mid-Kerry at 3.45pm so we’ll know the county finalists by just after 5pm…barring a draw or two of course.

5. Music lovers won’t want to miss a special concert in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church this Sunday.

OPUS’96 Chamber Choir and 12 other choirs from all over Kerry will host the biggest choral concert ever seen in Kerry at 8pm.

There is no cover charge, but it is hoped to get lots of donations with all proceeds going to JIGSAW/Headstrong (Kerry Branch). See full story here

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John Paul’s Sausage Is The Best In Ireland And Britain

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John Paul O’Connor of Sásta Sausages.

SASTA Sausages, a regular fixture at Tralee Farmers Market and Taste of Kerry events in Manor West, has won two major prizes in France last night at the ‘World Cup’ of sausage and pudding producers.

And they’ll be in Manor West tomorrow, so you can taste the best sausage in Ireland and the UK!

The Commanderie des Fins Goustiers du Duché d’Alençon awards announced their Europewide awards last night and Sásta’s white pudding was awarded the Grand Prix d’Honneur in the Ireland area.

But better than that,  his sausage won the overall Best in Ireland and Great Britain in the Championnat D’Europe De La Saucisse Grilleé category.

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“We beat off the big sausage producers,” said John Paul O’Connor of the Killorglin business. “That’s regarded as the ‘World Cup’ of sausage making and white pudding. All the top companies strive to win that because it’s an extremely prestigious competition. It’s a big thing for a small producer to be able to win that.”

This isn’t the first time his produce has been honoured. Last year he scooped the Overall Award in Ireland and Great Britain for his white pudding.

John Paul will travel over the city in Normandy to collect his trophies at a huge prize-giving ceremony on November 22.

“I’ll have the cup from last year on show this Saturday and Sunday at the Taste of Kerry event in Manor West and after I collect the other two next month, I’ll have the three of them there before Christmas! We’re as good now as the Kerry team,” laughed John Paul.

You can sample John Paul’s sausage at the Taste of Kerry event which takes place at the Manor West Retail Park from noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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Looking Forward To Foodies’ Heaven In Manor West

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Margaret Lynch of Cahermoneen with John Paul O'Connor of Sasta Sausages at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Lynch of Cahermoneen with John Paul O’Connor of Sasta Sausages pictured in June at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE hugely popular ‘Taste of Kerry’ event returns to Manor West Retail Park this month with food artisans from all over the county showing their wares.

The event will take place on Saturday/Sunday, October 11/12 and will run from noon to 6pm on both days.

Among the producers who will have stands at the fair are Heavenly Baked, Harty’s Jellies, Sasta Sausages, Fab Fudge and Skellig Pantry. It is always a hugely popular event with the general public and the businesses report great sales during the two days.

Derek Rusk, Manor West Centre Manager said he was delighted to facilitate Taste Of Kerry and enable them to show the quality of their food to a wider audience.

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Kerry Taste Buds Will Tingle In Manor West

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Derek Rusk Manager Manor Shopping Cnt Tralee , Corrie Rodgers Tralee and Teresa Foley Tralee Pictured at the Manor West Retail Park.

DURING Rose festival week you’ll be able to sample some of the unique food of the county as the ‘Taste of Kerry’ comes back to Manor West Retail Park.

The event will take place on Saturday/Sunday, August 16/17. The event will run from noon to 6pm on both days.

“There is always such a great atmosphere here when we host the Taste of Tralee Food Fair and we are delighted we can go that extra mile to give our customers the most enjoyable day possible,” said Derek Rusk, Manor West Centre Manager.

The ever popular event, in association with Taste Kerry is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the massive amount of talent and creativity of the Kingdom’s Artisan Producers.

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Taking place in the main shopping mall, thousands of visitors will be given the opportunity to sample and purchase locally produced products while Radio Kerry broadcasts from outside with lots of giveaways and some high profile interviews on Saturday.

Not only that but  there will be face painting and balloon modelling both days and some special guests such as Spongebob Squarepants and Mickey Mouse and more there to entertain the kids on Saturday.

“Having the opportunity to take part in these events in such a prime retail location is a fantastic boost for us. We really enjoy being in Manor West and getting the chance to introduce our products to new customers,” said John Harty of ‘Taste Kerry’.

For further information on Manor West visit www.manorwest.ie or follow Manor West on Facebook.

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