Féile Bia Na Mara / Seafood Festival
19th - 22nd July 2012
 The 2012 Féile Bia Na Mara / Achill Seafood Festival will take place from the 19th to 22nd July on Achill Island and surrounding areas, on the west coast of Ireland.
This family-friendly festival celebrates the maritime heritage of the Achill region and showcases the rich harvest of fish, seafood and even edible sea vegetables (seaweed) on offer from its Atlantic waters. Highlights of the event include a Gala Seafood Buffet, an 'Achill's Got Talent' contest, Cailín óg & Buachaill óg Competition, seaweed safaris, numerous cookery demonstrations with high profile chefs, tastings, family sandcastle competition, fresh fish markets and much, much more. Full details of the 2012 Féile Bia Na Mara will appear on the dedicated website at www.feilebianamara.ie as soon as they are finalised.
Get a Flavour of the Festival
To gain a flavour of the Achill Seafood Festival, why not browse our galleries of images from previous events, or read through our collection of seafood and fish recipes provided by guest chefs at previous festivals?
A Message from 2011 Guest Chef Ross Lewis
"It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation to be a part of the fantastic Seafood festival on Achill last year. The community and the organisational committee really come together to insure that the festival is truly a celebration of seafood at its best and to make sure that all of those who came got a true flavour of all of the great amenities that Achill has to offer. I would highly recommend the festival, there would be very few better ways to see the beautiful west of Ireland island of Achill."
A message from Jenny Bristow, guest chef in 2010:
"It was a delight to be involved in the Achill Island Seafood Festival, an event which I will never forget. The magic of the region, the fabulous beaches the array of seafood and when combined with the enthusiasm and warmth of the people, created one of the most special festivals I have ever been involved with."
A message from Clodagh McKenna, guest chef in 2009:
"Féile Bia Na Mara was such an inspiring festival, I was so happy to be part of it. I am not sure if it was the magical scenery or the freshly caught fish or indeed the warmth of the people from Achill Island that made it such a unforgetable weekend. The people running this festival thought of everything from talent competitions to island walks and of course fish cookery demonstrations and fish feasts, most definitely a weekend for every foodies calendar, my car was packed with fresh Achill shrimps when I left the island. I for one will be back in 2010!"
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