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HomeTag: Galway

Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film showcasing a European Region of Gastronomy

Food Film Menu 2023 – Best Food Film showcasing a European Region of Gastronomy
26 September 2023

The short film A Year Celebrating Galway’s Gastronomy from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2018, is the winner of...

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Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy

Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy
11 October 2019

Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital...

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Saving the planet with food

Saving the planet with food
25 November 2018

Finalists in the European Young Chef Award 2018 became IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors by officially committing to promote local food products and...

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Galway-West of Ireland starring on national television

Galway-West of Ireland starring on national television
18 May 2018

Landscape and local producers from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 were featured in Ireland’s RTÉ national television...

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IGCAT and Impacts of European Region of Gastronomy Showcased at TouRRoir 18

IGCAT and Impacts of European Region of Gastronomy Showcased at TouRRoir 18
3 May 2018

On Tuesday 24 April in NUIG’s Bailey Allen Hall, the relationship between tourism, food and culture in Galway, European Region of Gastronomy 2018...

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From the Ground Up, Feeding our Future. Galway-West of Ireland 2018 officially launched

From the Ground Up, Feeding our Future. Galway-West of Ireland 2018 officially launched
18 March 2018

Galway-West of Ireland, when embarking on their European Region of Gastronomy journey two years ago, boldly proclaimed their aim to reach into...

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Irish-based researchers confirm plastic pollution in 70% of Atlantic deep-sea fish

Irish-based researchers confirm plastic pollution in 70% of Atlantic deep-sea fish
19 February 2018

A new study sheds light on the magnitude of microplastic pollution in our oceans. The study, published in open-access journal Frontiers in Marine...

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Aisling Rock announced winner of the European Young Chef Award 2017

Aisling Rock announced winner of the European Young Chef Award 2017
5 November 2017

Aisling Rock from Galway-West of Ireland, European Region of Gastronomy 2018 is the winner of the European Young Chef Award 2017, who surprised...

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Sea Gastronomy at the Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway

Sea Gastronomy at the Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway
4 July 2017

Ireland’s national maritime SeaFest attracted 101,113 visitors to Galway Harbour on 30 June and 1 -2 July, generating €6.3 million for the city...

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Galway, West of Ireland’s food producers win the jury’s hearts

Galway, West of Ireland’s food producers win the jury’s hearts
7 June 2016

IGCAT international experts – Dr. Diane Dodd (Spain), Ilona Sares (Finland) and Davinia Galea (Malta) – visited Galway, West of Ireland between...

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Galway 2018 – Feeding our future

Galway 2018 – Feeding our future
28 April 2016

The Galway bid for the European Region of Gastronomy 2018, entitled ‘From the Ground Up – Feeding our Future’, focused on five key areas following...

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Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy bid submitted

Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy bid submitted
11 February 2016

Galway’s hunger to be designated an official European Region of Gastronomy 2018 will come to a head next month with the presentation of the Bid...

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Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

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Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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