Food and Beverage Trail – Co Kildare.

The Grain Trail

We are working with agency stakeholders to initiate a food and beverage trail for Co. Kildare. The working title for the project is “The Grain Trail”.

The concept originates from the local landscape, the malting, distilling and milling food industry heritage of Co. Kildare, and the prevalence of local producers in the sector.

Project Vision

The Grain Trail will reflect the food provenance that visitors experience in their glass, and on their plates along the trail. Visitors will be immersed in the terroir as they experience the agricultural landscape, waterways, and architectural heritage as well as biodiversity corridors of the canals. Along the way, visitors learn of the processes, ingredients, and producers, which allows them to experience local food and beverages in a distinctive and memorable way.

A project steering group has been established and consultants appointed to develop the concept. Consultations are due to begin in Q2 2025, with the concept development phase due to be completed by Q4 2025.

Check back for updates, or email hmulhall@kildarecoco.ie for project updates.

Sharing Kildare’s Food and Farming Story along the Grand Canal and Barrow Blueway

Kildare County Council, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, Waterways Ireland, Into Kildare, and Horse Country, is developing a world-class trail celebrating Kildare’s rich food and farming heritage along the Grand Canal and Barrow Blueway.

We would like to hear from hospitality businesses about your awareness of local food and drink heritage, how it features in your offering, and how we can support you to share this story with visitors.

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You can help by filling out a quick online survey by clicking the button below. Your feedback will help shape this new trail to attract new business opportunities.

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