Turas Fíona Returns this May Part of Blas na Bealtaine

This May, Turas Fíona returns to Daróg Wine Bar as part of Blas na Bealtaine, A Taste of Galway, a month-long celebration of Galway’s vibrant food culture and culinary talent.

On Monday 11th May from 7pm to 9pm, Daróg invites guests to explore the Wines of Central Europe with Michelin Sommelier of the Year 2025, Zsolt Lukács, joined by Galway-based food and wine writer Cathal McBride. This special evening will focus on the character, diversity and heritage of Central European wines, a region close to Zsolt’s own roots and one that continues to shape Daróg’s wine philosophy.

Guests will enjoy a curated wine flight of five wines, paired with a cheese board, while Zsolt and Cathal share insights into the regions, grape varieties and winemaking approaches, alongside reflections on the relationship between wine and food in one of Europe’s most exciting and often overlooked wine landscapes.

Tickets are €60 per person and include a wine flight of five wines and cheese board. Tickets are available here

Based in Galway, Cathal McBride is a food and wine writer with a passion for gastronomy, wine and spirits. Cathal draws on years of experience to offer insight into pairing wine with food, while working to break down barriers of accessibility so that more people can enjoy and understand the world of wine.

Turas Fíona (Irish: Wine Journey) is Daróg’s ongoing wine talk and tasting series, created as a space for curiosity, conversation and discovery. Each event offers a deeper look at wine through the stories of regions, producers and traditions.

Blas na Bealtaine, organised as part of Galway’s seasonal food festivals, brings together some of the region’s best restaurants and hospitality venues to create unique dining and tasting experiences throughout the month of May.

Tickets are €60 per person and include a wine flight of five wines and cheese board. Tickets are available here