Gather in the Forest, Ballyhoura Long Table Dining

Galty Valley Catering hosts Gather in the Forest at Ballyhoura Farm Escape near Kilfinane on Saturday, 26 September 2026, a long table dinner set among trees and running from 7pm to 11pm. It is an outdoor woodland dining event rather than a restaurant dinner, with the farm’s own alpacas, a fire pit and fairy lights setting the scene.

What to Expect

Guests are welcomed with a drink on arrival before sitting down to a three course meal prepared by award winning chef Mary O’Farrell, served at a single long table set up in the woodland setting. Live music from Shauna Frewen runs through the evening, and guests are free to walk over and meet the farm’s alpacas before or after dinner. The organisers describe a sustainable approach to plating and decor, and the event runs regardless of weather, with a marquee available for cover if needed, so it is designed to go ahead rain or shine. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. The setting, on a working farm escape in the Ballyhoura hills, gives it a rural, slow food feel distinct from the county’s city centre food events.

Good to Know

• Saturday, 26 September 2026, 7pm to 11pm
• Venue: Ballyhoura Farm Escape, Houndscourt, Ballyorgan, Kilfinane
• Three course meal by chef Mary O’Farrell, welcome drink included, live music
• Runs rain or shine, marquee cover provided if needed
• Booking through Eventbrite; contact the organiser in advance for dietary requirements

Getting There

Ballyhoura Farm Escape is outside Kilfinane in south County Limerick, in the Ballyhoura hills near the Cork and Limerick border, best reached by car with parking on site. There is more to see across Co. Limerick.