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Irish Soda Bread Baking and Food Heritage Experience

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| Westport, Ireland
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Look what we made!
Make it yourself!
Baking traditional Irish Soda bread and scones
Your hosts Mary & Carmel are looking forward to meeting you.
Enjoying those freshly baked scones with a cuppa!

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Overview

The Irish Soda Bread Way brings to life the joys of learning to bake, intertwined with Irish food heritage and the story of soda bread.
We offer a unique " hands-on" experience suitable for all ages and abilities, set in the beautiful heritage town of Westport. County Mayo.
Visit us for some fun-filled baking, learning and laughter while meeting some fascinating people!
Enjoy authentic Irish hospitality at its best!
You will learn how to bake traditional brown soda bread and white soda scones from former Home Economics teacher , Carmel.
Mary, your Failte Ireland Tour Guide will give you a fascinating insight into Irish food culture and way of life, past and present .
Enjoy your freshly baked soda scones with a cup of tea, a complimentary Irish Coffee and some great chat!
You will leave with a handed down traditional recipe, a Certificate of
Achievement and a gorgeous tote bag

What's Included

  • Brown Soda Bread

    Meeting Location

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    James Street
    Cahernamart, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland

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    What To Expect

    Make traditional Irish soda bread and scones yourself while getting an insight into Irish food culture and heritage. When your scones are baked smother them with lashings of Irish country butter and locally made homemade jam over a cup of tea and a chat.

    Bring home with you the brown soda bread that you baked yourself! What better way to get to know Ireland than through its people and its food!

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Irish Soda Bread Baking and Food Heritage Experience?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Irish Soda Bread Baking and Food Heritage Experience?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
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