Where Every Bite Tells a Tale
Join Margaret on intimate farm-to-fork journeys through Ireland’s wild west,
meeting the makers, foragers, and storytellers who bring our food heritage to life.
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Taste the Story of the Wild Atlantic Way
Step into a world of flavour, tradition and warm Irish hospitality with private food experiences designed just for you. Join Margaret as she guides you through Connemara, The Burren and Mayo, introducing you to local farmers, artisan producers and hidden culinary gems. Every moment blends food, nature and story, creating a personal, unforgettable journey that connects you to Ireland’s landscapes, heritage and people.
Your Food and Story Guide
Hi, I’m Margaret
Margaret Leahy brings a lifetime of local knowledge and genuine passion to every Fable Tours experience.
A certified Fáilte Ireland guide with deep roots in Ireland’s west, Margaret grew up on a farm where she learned the rhythms of the land and the stories behind every meal.
Her background in farming and foraging, combined with years of building relationships with local producers, means guests don’t just visit places—they’re welcomed as friends into a close-knit community of food makers, farmers, and artisans who rarely open their doors to outsiders.
Margaret writes a regular column in a national farming paper and is a regular guest on radio discussing food farming and sustainability.
Where We Go
Explore Our Tours
Across the Wild Atlantic Way
See where each of our immersive food and cultural experiences takes you. From the
rugged coastline of Connemara to the unique landscapes of The Burren and the farms
of Mayo, our private tours guide you to hidden culinary gems and unforgettable sights.
Click on each location to discover more about each area.
County Mayo
County Mayo, its name comes from the Irish words “Maigh Eo” meaning “Plain of the Yews”. Its rugged mountains, peatlands, and sweeping shorelines have been shaped by centuries of tradition and resilience. At the heart of its food and farming are small-scale family farms and fishing families. Today, many farms embrace organic and regenerative methods that support biodiversity and soil health. Mayo’s food heritage is rich and honest—Atlantic seafood, grass-fed lamb and beef, small-scale dairy,seasonal produce, and a strong tradition of home baking—deeply connected to its natural environment and cultural identity.
The Burren
The Burren is a striking limestone landscape on Ireland’s west coast, renowned for its rare ecology and ancient heritage. Shaped over millennia, its rocky terrain supports an extraordinary mix of Arctic, alpine, and Mediterranean plants, long valued for their medicinal and culinary uses. Farming here is deeply traditional, with winter grazing practices that sustain both the land and its unique biodiversity. The Burren’s food story reflects this harmony and includes pasture-raised meats, local cheeses, native herbs and a growing network of producers committed to preserving this delicate, living landscape.
Connemara
Connemara is a wild and rugged region of the west of Ireland, where mountains, boglands, and Atlantic coastline shape both landscape and life. Historically reliant on small-scale farming, fishing, and foraging, Connemara has a strong tradition of living closely with the land. Today, these practices continue alongside a renewed focus on organic and regenerative farming. The region’s food heritage is simple and deeply rooted—fresh seafood, hill-reared lamb, seaweeds, and wild plants—reflecting a place where nature, culture, and sustenance remain closely intertwined.
- Co. Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo, its name comes from the Irish words “Maigh Eo” meaning “Plain of the Yews”. Its rugged mountains, peatlands, and sweeping shorelines have been shaped by centuries of tradition and resilience. At the heart of its food and farming are small-scale family farms and fishing families. Today, many farms embrace organic and regenerative methods that support biodiversity and soil health. Mayo’s food heritage is rich and honest—Atlantic seafood, grass-fed lamb and beef, small-scale dairy,seasonal produce, and a strong tradition of home baking—deeply connected to its natural environment and cultural identity.
- The Burren
The Burren
The Burren is a striking limestone landscape on Ireland’s west coast, renowned for its rare ecology and ancient heritage. Shaped over millennia, its rocky terrain supports an extraordinary mix of Arctic, alpine, and Mediterranean plants, long valued for their medicinal and culinary uses. Farming here is deeply traditional, with winter grazing practices that sustain both the land and its unique biodiversity. The Burren’s food story reflects this harmony and includes pasture-raised meats, local cheeses, native herbs and a growing network of producers committed to preserving this delicate, living landscape.
- Connemara
Connemara
Connemara is a wild and rugged region of the west of Ireland, where mountains, boglands, and Atlantic coastline shape both landscape and life. Historically reliant on small-scale farming, fishing, and foraging, Connemara has a strong tradition of living closely with the land. Today, these practices continue alongside a renewed focus on organic and regenerative farming. The region’s food heritage is simple and deeply rooted—fresh seafood, hill-reared lamb, seaweeds, and wild plants—reflecting a place where nature, culture, and sustenance remain closely intertwined.
Our Commitment
Sustainability at the Heart of Every Journey
Sustainability is central to every Fable Tours experience. Our small, private journeys are designed to support local farmers, food producers and craftspeople while respecting the landscapes and communities of Ireland’s west. By championing organic and regenerative farming Fable Tours supports a living landscape where soil is restored, biodiversity thrives and every experience is rooted in respect for the land and it’s future.
We travel slowly and seasonally, showcasing food that is grown, gathered and produced locally at the right time of year. This approach helps reduce food miles, supports biodiversity and keeps traditional knowledge alive.
By working with small-scale producers and following Leave No Trace principles, we aim to create meaningful experiences that protect Ireland’s food heritage for the future.
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