Aine Art,Killashee

On the Northern tip of Lough Ree you will come to the twin villages of Lanesborough and Ballyleague. These villages are a relaxing stop over for Shannon cruisers and are famous for fishing.Lanesborough is most noted for the large ESB powerplant that dominates the landscape.The station has helped the local economy not only through employment but through its by-product of warm water pumped into the river attractin g an abundance of fish.Amid the towns dramatic scenery there are restuarants,pubs,and shops for supplies,and the harbour is safe and quiet perfect for a good nights sleep in the cruiser. This coming weekend October 6th and 7th the villages will host the Taste of the Lakelands food festival. Aine Art will have a stand there and I am so looking forward to it.Some of the finest food producers on the island will be there.Celebrity chefs Kevin Dundon,Stephen Dowd,Catherine Fulvio,and Fiona Egan will give demonstrations with mouth watering recipes.Attractions include an ice cream p...

All roads lead to Strokestown next Saturday and Sunday 8th and 9th of September for the annual Agricultural Show.Aine Art will be there with a selection of paintings and I am really looking forward to it.This years event will be held in the grounds of Strokestown Park House and will feature 23 All Ireland Finals.Sections include Cattle,Sheep,Horse and Pony,Farm and Garden, Fruit and Vegetables,Hay and Pasture,Turf,Cookery and Handcrafts.Something there for everyone. Ther will be a Best Dressed Lady competition aslo Best Dressed Gent,Glamorous Granny and Little Miss and Mister and of course a Bonny Baby.If you attend the Show and feel peckish there will be a food fair entitled Flavours from the Heart,there will be a large selection of both savory and sweet.I hope the weather will be kind and drop in to see me at the Aine Art Stand, I will be delighted to see you.