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Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival showcases the best of the Borough once again

Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival showcases the best of the Borough once again

Wed, October 11, 2023

The Salmon and Whiskey Festival has made a welcome return to Bushmills this October and attendees were treated to a fantastic array of music and local artisan food.

Events spanned the whole weekend and were centred around the salmon and whiskey inspired taste trail alongside demonstrations from local chefs, including Paula McIntyre.

Visitors enjoyed the warm hospitality of Bushmills village with its array of local businesses while Bushmills Distillery and the Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market provided opportunities to sample some of the local produce.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan said: “I was delighted to attend this year’s Salmon and Whiskey Festival in Bushmills and it was great to see so many locals and visitors also there enjoying the event.

“The Causeway Coast is world renowned for its hospitality and it was wonderful to see this first hand in Bushmills village alongside a wonderful showcase of artisan food, craft, and music.

“I would like to thank everyone who made this year’s event the best so far including Council staff, the community and all the local businesses who showcased the finest Bushmills has to offer.”

The event was part funded by DAERA – NI Regional Food Programme, supported by the Bushmills Business Association.

Pictured at the Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival 2023, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan with Deputy Mayor Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Ruairidh Morrison of North Coast Smokehouse and celebrity chef Paula McIntyre. One of the entertainers at this year’s Salmon and Whiskey Festival had a bird’s eye view of proceedings as hundreds flocked to Bushmills village. Local artists Sarah Carrington, Michelle McGarvey and Linda Mullholland were set up in Millenium Park over the weekend, for Enterprise Causeway’s community barrel decorating project. As part of this year’s Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival, the Naturally North Coast and Glens Market welcomed visitors against the stunning backdrop of Millenium Park and the River Bush. Locals and visitors at this year’s Salmon and Whiskey Festival, as people enjoyed the best of Bushmills village. The Causeway Shantymen were just one of many musical acts performing at this year’s Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival. Some young visitors show the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan their crafting skills at this year’s Salmon and Whiskey Festival. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop join families at this year’s Salmon and Whiskey Festival. Colin Wright from Northern Regional College joins local chef from Tartine at Distiller’s Arms Tyler Campbell as they showcase salmon and whiskey inspired recipes.
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