Howth Foraging

Join us for a Mushroom Hunt & Lunch at Fiorbhia Farm! Spend an afternoon at Brendan Guinan’s chemical-free farm in Portlaoise, led by mushroom expert Nicole. Learn to identify edible and poisonous fungi, hear about regenerative farming, and enjoy a farm-cooked lunch by the open fire—mushroom soup with fresh herbs, autumn fruit crumble and herbal tea. You can also buy Brendan’s award-winning produce and Nicole’s herbal remedies. Dress for the weather and bring waterproof footwear and a water bottle. Book your spot:
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The Howth Heritage Food Tour delving into the historic culinary secrets of Howth Co.Dublin

We've added a new offering that I've been researching and working on this year, with the heart of Howth's local businesses 🥰 delighted to announce this exciting new experience, all support welcomed. Did you know we had a local dairy and bovine farm in the village alongside some of the most fertile vegetable growing grounds in Fingal? Bee keepers and a thriving herring fishing businesses.
Discover Howth like a local with chef and forager Nicole Dunne — light breakfast, village strolls, wild foraging, visits with the butcher and fishmonger, and a fresh seafood lunch. Perfect for nature lovers and foodies! Book your spot now: to book please see the the first comment below

Highlights: local stories, culinary secrets, seaside views, wild edible finds.

Join Nicole on a beginner-friendly wild mushroom foraging walk in Howth! Learn safe identification, discover the mycorrhizal network, and explore the symbiotic life between trees, plants, and fungi. Foraging packs, snacks, and herbal tea provided—just bring a notebook and water. Dress for the weather. Book your spot now: please see first comment below

Join our Wild Mushroom Foraging (all levels) — a hands-on day learning fungi ID, sustainable foraging, tasting sessions, and mushroom soup & scones. Perfect for beginners and experienced foragers wanting to sharpen skills. What you’ll learn: safe identification of edible vs poisonous species, sustainable harvest practices, the four mushroom types, and their relationships with plants and trees. Book your spot: in the first comment below this post

Samhain Fungi Event with Bill & Nicole — a magical autumn forage in Howth! 🍄✨

Join Howth Foraging and Ireland’s Bill O'Dea to explore edible, magical, and poisonous fungi while hearing local folklore about the Puca and the spirits of Beann Eadair’s dark woods. After the walk, warm up with a wild mushroom pizza at the Dog House Tea Rooms. Dress for the weather, bring a small backpack and water — baskets provided on the day.

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