Howth Foraging

When you wake up before 5 am

Stunning sunrise it's been fab all this week. This morning was special.

Sunrise Howth

EIRE6FINAL1 Documentary EIRE 6 Sign, East Mountain Howth.

Irelands Eye Foraging & Beach Picnic

We will be running through the Summer, for upcoming dates check our site or this post.

Irelands eye experience, boat to Irelands eye, foraging walk, gourmet foraged picnic and folklore

We still have a few spaces for this Sunday May 31st. You can book www.howthforaging.ie

Dates

May 31st 12.30pm

Next date June 28th, more dates coming online.

Ever dreamed of a foraged picnic on Ireland's Eye? Join us for a memorable adventure that starts with a scenic boat trip from Howth's West Pier with Howth cliff cruises to this stunning island. Led by Nicole, you'll embark on a foraging tour observing the island’s edible & medicinal treasures used by our ancestor's.
This is followed by a delightful beach picnic featuring locally foraged and organically grown produce while exploring the folklore and magic that make Ireland’s Eye so special.

Experience nature's bounty and culinary delights in one unforgettable day! Lunch will be vegetarian please let us know if you have any dietary requirement's.
Dress for the weather, bring a bottle of water, sun cream and small backpack, swimming gear if you like.
Please note as Irelands eye is a Special conservation area, we will be observing only, our wild foraging pals, rely on the unique vegetation that this magical place provides. We will provide photo files of the plants and pollinators after our trip. Can't wait for the next one! Nicole x

More on this, coming!!!

I'll be sharing my foraging & cook workshop demos this week.

What an absolute pleasure 🙏 to be back working alongside the wonderfully talented after 25 years. Long term family friends, we had worked as chefs together years ago. I made a wild pesto today using the same method we were both taught by the talented in the Big Blue restaurant & cafe many moons ago.

Having had the most beautiful day yesterday at my one and only little sisters wedding at the I was a tad fragile. Erica made my it effortless for me this afternoon. FYI can't recommend the strongly enough. Superb quality of food & service like taking a step back in time to the best quality.

Thank you for all the support x

Nicole

Mugwort is back, found a beautiful wild patch today. Lots of 7 spotted ladybirds eating the greenfly and cuckoo spit larve - nymph on the Mugwort.

The primary purpose of cuckoo spit is to insulate the froghopper nymph. It keeps the nymph from drying out and hides it completely from general predators like ladybirds, the spit itself is very bitter & acidic which deters the ladybirds from eating the baby froghoppers.

Mugwort is an all time favourite of mine, certainly a magical mystical herb. Love a cup of Mugwort hot chocolate before bed. It is known to give lucid dreams, and yes she does. I've flown to Wales on the winds after a cuppa before bed.

A fantastic herb, for bloating, digestion, ridding parasites, menstrual cramps, digestion. Makes an amazing antispasmodic oil too.

I love to cook with it too, great in a carrot & courgette soup, tomato sauce and especially fab in my magnolia & mugwort chocolate fudge brownies.

Want to learn more, why not book one of my upcoming foraging tours, workshops or events.

Looking forward to our cooking demo using locally foraged ingredients on Saturday the 23rd 4.30 pm with the fabulous local star Erica Drum. Can't wait

Howth Maritime Seafood Festival

Make sure to check out the Food Stage at the Howth Maritime Festival with kids cooking workshops and lots more in the picturesque village of Howth on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026 from 12-6pm daily⚓⛵

For more information please visit:
https://www.eventsinfingal.ie/howth-maritime-festival

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