West Cork awaits foodies, families and fun-lovers for its region-wide festival which takes place from 4-13 September. With events from Bandon to Beara, over 32 of the region’s scenic towns and villages and more than 80 restaurants, pubs and hotels, including eight idyllic islands, are participating.

With a plethora of great places to stay, west Cork’s Wild Atlantic Way will fling open its doors to welcome you and yours for a memorable visit.

With over 140 different events being organised, including cookery workshops, dinners, interactive food demonstrations, a sustainable conference, awards ceremony, the story of milk exhibition, the Belling Food Awards, historical events and farm visits, this is surely Ireland’s premier food (and fun) festival.

Using the best of west Cork food produce, fused with international flair, events entitled tee off and taster teaser, a taste of turkey, summer senses and seafood and craft beer pairings or a wonderful west Cork cast, catch and cook experience will surely tickle the imagination of food lovers, families and those in love with west Cork.

The prize

You can check out the full lineup on www.atasteofwestcork.com. But to enjoy your very own taste of west Cork, we have the following prize up for grabs:

• Glamping for two nights for two people at Chleire Haven on Cape Clear Island. Chleire Haven offers a unique, peaceful and adventurous opportunity to leave the mainland and your worries behind. Being Ireland’s most southerly Irish-speaking inhabited island, situated some eight miles off the coast of west Cork, makes Cape Clear and Chleire Haven the idyllic venue for your holiday (www.yurt-holidays-ireland.com).

• A meal voucher at Sean Rua’s Restaurant (www.seanruas.com).

• One session of kayaking or snorkelling with Chleire Lasmuigh Marine Activities (www.lasmuigh.ie).

• An idyllic return trip for two adults to Cape Clear Island on the Cailín Óir ferry (www.cailinoir.com).