Major Boost For Kinsale As Restaurant Week underway
A new initiative in a West Cork town has been credited with providing a boost to the local economy in the post Christmas period.
Kinsale Restaurant Week is underway after the town was recently crowned Ireland's number one Foodie Town by the Restaurant Association of Ireland.
Restaurants that are part of the Kinsale Good Food Circle are serving a two course menu for €20 each evening for the week alongside their regular menus in a bid to encourage diners to experience food in the town.
Speaking to RedFM News Anthony Collins of The White Lady Hotel says a week that is traditionally quiet has been extremely busy:
Martin Shanahan of Fishy Fish says it's a great way for businesses to work together and promote the town:
Meanwhile Simon of the Bullman Bar and Toddy's Restuarnt says they've been fully booked all week:
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