Now that there’s an ‘r’ in the month and already a little ‘brrr’ in the air, it’s time for all things oyster. September has always been seen as the official start of oyster season, as it’s when one of our very finest foods really starts to shine. And there’s no better place to immerse yourself in one of our most enduring traditions and treasures, and the ongoing pleasure given by those little heroes in a half shell, than with the Flaggy Shore Oyster Experience at New Quay Pier in the Burren. Tucked in along the Wild Atlantic Way, between Galway and the Cliffs of Moher, this is a 90-minute tour that is a dreamy day out for oyster lovers.
A hands-on tour, you’ll discover the rich history of the Flaggy Shore’s oyster bays and learn about the life cycle of oysters, before diving into the art of oyster shucking, all led by an expert guide. And then, it’s time to indulge - enjoy as many freshly shucked Flaggy Shore oysters as you like, paired with a glass of delicious white wine.
The experience unfolds in the vibrant red building right behind Linnane’s Lobster Bar, so after your oyster experience you can make the short walk to Linnane’s Lobster Bar and enjoy lunch cooked by head chef Alec Foster who has created a menu brimming with local seafood.
For more information and bookings for the Flaggy Shore Oyster experience this autumn click here, and see the menus at Linnane’s Lobster Bar and book your table by clicking here.
For your chance to win this seafood experience, simply fill in the form below. Good luck!
Terms & Conditions
1. The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
2. A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant’s name, email address and a phone number.
3. No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted.
4. The Promotion will run from 11/09/2024 to midnight on 29/09/2024 inclusive.
5. All entries must be received by the Promoter by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified.
6. Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize.
7. By submitting an entry to the Promoter, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
8. Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed as a result of any network, computer hardware or software failure of any kind. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entries will become the property of the Promoter.
9. The prize includes two complimentary passes to enjoy the Flaggy Shore Oyster Experience followed by lunch for two at Linnane’s Lobster Bar to the value of €100. There will be one winner.
10. All prizes will be subject to any additional terms and conditions of the supplier of the prize to the Promoter. Tickets and reservations must be made in advance and are subject to date availability and this prize cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash.
11. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequential damage of any nature in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise caused by the acceptance of the terms and conditions or in connection with the prize.
12. In the event of unforeseen circumstances the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for an alternative of equal or greater value.
13. The winners will be notified by email. The winner must claim the prize within 30 days of the notification. If the prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse and the Promoter reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with the Promotion rules.
14. The promoters’ decision is final and binding in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
15. The winners’ details (name and county) will be made available on The Irish Times website.
16. The winner may be required to participate in unpaid publicity arising from this promotion.
17. The Promoter will only process your personal information as set out in https://www.irishtimes.com/policy-and-terms/privacy-policy and as set out in these terms and conditions.
18. Prizes are non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
19. These terms and conditions shall be governed by Irish law and the Courts of the Republic of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
20. Promoter and Data Controller: The Irish Times DAC, The Irish Times Building, P.O. Box 74, 24 - 28 Tara Street, Dublin 2.
21. The Promoter reserves the right to hold void, suspend, cancel or amend the Promotion where it becomes necessary to do so.