Discover the journey of the humble spub with Meade’s potato day

FOR those interested in agriculture, or simply how the simple spud works, then a trip to the acclaimed Meade Potato Company later this year is recommended.

You can take a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of the humble spud at Meade Potato Co.’s farm in the heart of Ireland’s potato growing region in Lobinstown on September 29th.

Follow the spud’s journey from the field to the pack house; you’ll learn what makes an ‘A’ grade spud, how it is packed, as well as enlightening facts on potato varieties, environmentally responsible potato production, etc. To cap off this celebration of all things spud, enjoy a Bangers & Mash Goes Global dinner at the farm featuring deluxe local sausages from the Whole Hogg and the star of the show, the spud, in all its worldwide guises.

From Irish colcannon and potato cakes to the French Potatoes Dauphinoise to Swedish Hasselback to Indian Curried Potatoes, they’ll dress up the spud to showcase its amazing versatility and why it has earned its place as a staple of the Irish dinner plate.

Cost: €10, children go free. Phone: 046 905 3198. Email: info@meadepotato.com. Website: http://www.meadepotato. com.