The Cong Food Village Festival has officially launched its programme for 2026, with organisers outlining a schedule of food, cultural, and family-focused events planned for July.
The programme was unveiled on June 12 at Lydon's Lodge Hotel in Cong, where more than 140 guests attended the launch event.
Click through the photographs taken by Trish Forde and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
1. At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were:Left to right: Chloe ( Purple Doon Cafe), James Coyne and Flarian(Geopark).
At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were:Left to right: Chloe ( Purple Doon Cafe), James Coyne and Flarian(Geopark). | Trish Forde
2. At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured enjoying the great atmosphere.
At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured enjoying the great atmosphere. | Trish Forde
3. At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were: Left to right: Michelle O'Brien(Headford) and Brid Burke(Tuam).
At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were: Left to right: Michelle O'Brien(Headford) and Brid Burke(Tuam). | Trish Forde
4. At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were:Left to right:Mairead Geehan(Project Manager), Paul Power(Moytura at the Riverside:Cross) and Sarah Butler(Cookbook Auther and TV Personality).
At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were: Left to right: Mairead Geehan(Project Manager), Paul Power(Moytura at the Riverside: Cross) and Sarah Butler(Cookbook Author and TV Personality). | Trish Forde