What We Do
Your local welcoming hosts Mary and Carmel look forward to meeting you.
Mary will introduce you to some of the fascinating aspects of traditional Irish soda bread
making.
Discover how Irish country butter is made and all the piseogs (superstitions!) around it in the
past! Carmel will demonstrate how to make traditional Irish soda scones before you make
them yourself. While the scones are baking in the oven she will show you how to make
traditional Irish brown soda bread.
2 Hours
Up to
24 people
Baking
Tea
Irish
Coffee
Chat
Food Heritage and Folklore
We cater for groups up to 24 people
What We Provide
Guests leave with the brown soda bread that they baked themselves and the white soda scones
(if there are any left over!).
We also provide a tote bag in which to bring home your own freshly baked bread, the recipe
used and a certificate to prove that you baked
"The Perfect Irish Soda Bread"
Morning Tea with a View
Enjoy your freshly baked soda scones smothered with lashings of Irish country butter and local homemade jam
Ireland’s Story
Gain insight into Irish food culture and way of life, past and present from Mary, your Failte Ireland Tour Guide
Learn
how to bake traditional brown soda bread and white soda scones from former Home Economics teacher, Carmel
Authentic Irish hospitality
What better way to get to know Ireland than through its people and its food!
Westport
Set in the heart of this historic, heritage town- voted Ireland’s Best Place to Live!
Take Home
the brown soda bread you baked yourself and some white soda scones ( if there are any leftovers!)
Treat yourself
To a complimentary Irish coffee, a delightful blend of coffee, Irish whiskey, fresh cream, and sugar. We will even show you how to make it at home!
Parting Gift
Leave with a handed-down traditional recipe, a Certificate of Achievement and a gorgeous tote bag
Stories
Listen to enthralling stories and lore of these shores
Corporate Groups
We offer a unique breakaway from the work environment, set in the beautiful
heritage town of Westport on The Wild Atlantic Way.
The Irish Soda Bread is our own version of The Great “Irish” Bake-off, whipping up
some great team spirit and inspiring some friendly competition!
Who will bake the lightest, fluffiest white soda scones? No soggy bottoms please!
Create fun and fond memories. Improve team morale while encouraging
creativity and new ideas.
We cater for groups up to 24 people
Special Party Packages Enquiry
Enquire for corporate packages
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