This is a story over a century in the making, bringing together Irish history and Scandinavian heritage. It tells of the many types of love that make the magic that is The Burren Smokehouse. From small beginnings to the international stage (with a handful of royals thrown in for good measure), this is a tale above all of innovation and a passion for an ancient craft, reinvented for the modern world.
In 1981, an adventurous young Swede named Birgitta paid the village a visit, looking to explore the wildly beautiful landscapes of The Burren. Birgitta met Peter Curtin, the current owner of The Roadside Tavern. They fell in love, were married and together they began to experiment with smoking salmon.
In 1995, Birgitta opened the doors to the visitor centre, a stimulating home to the story of Irish smoked salmon creation, a haven to explore other local food producers and a rich source of fascinating Irish mythology.
The team began as just three people and today, they are almost 20, each dedicated to producing the finest quality smoked fish. Birgitta is very much the heart and soul of the Burren Smokehouse and pioneer of ecotourism in the region. Peter still has an active hand in innovations at the Burren Smokehouse, but also masterminds artisan production at The Roadside Tavern, where they brew their own lager, red ale and stout.
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