County Derry restaurants urged to join NI's elite eateries for Eel-Eat week
The local delicacy has been awarded for its heritage, tradition and authenticity and the inaugural ‘Eel-Eat’ week, which runs from Saturday, June 25, will culminate in the third River to Lough Festival on July 2.
Organisers say they have been overwhelmed by interest in the event and are welcoming Co Derry restaurants, yet to get involved, to join this unique celebration by June 10.
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Hide AdLaunching the event, which was attended by new DAERA Minister, Michelle McIlveen MLA, Conor Corr of Lough Neagh Partnership, said: “What better way to celebrate our unique product. We’re tying in our inaugural Eel-Eat restaurant week with Tourism NI’s Year of Food and Drink and believe it will be a firm economic driver for the economy.”
Email [email protected] by Friday, June 10 to take part.