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.
21. At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were Mairead Geehan - Project Manager, Sarah Butler(Sarah Butler At Home: Bestselling cookbook author & TV Personality), with Éabha Hughes .
At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, which will take place on July 11th and July 12th, pictured were Mairead Geehan - Project Manager, Sarah Butler(Sarah Butler At Home: Bestselling cookbook author & TV Personality), with Éabha Hughes . | Trish Forde
22. Pictured are Katie Flanagan, Miram Lenihan and Ruth Lenihan.
Pictured are Katie Flanagan, Miram Lenihan and Ruth Lenihan. | Trish Forde Photo: Trish Forde
23. At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, at Lydons Lodge Hotel Cong, pictured was Silvia Fernandes with the amazing culinary showcase which was presented to the guests at the launch.
At the launch of the Cong Food Village Festival, at Lydons Lodge Hotel Cong, pictured was Silvia Fernandes with the amazing culinary showcase which was presented to the guests at the launch. | Trish Forde Photo: Trish Forde
24. Brenda Farragher - Cong Food Village at the Festiva launch recently, with the amazing Flower and Vegetable arrangements she created for the event.
Brenda Farragher - Cong Food Village at the Festiva launch recently, with the amazing Flower and Vegetable arragements she created for the event. | Trish Forde Photo: Trish Forde