When you think of Ireland, do you think of oysters? The proud oyster farmers here in Galway Bay think you should. This weekend, fans of the bivalve have poured into the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, an event that claims to be the oldest oyster festival in the world--and the most recognized Irish festival outside of St. Patrick’s Day. Visit Galway yourself and you can sample the native oysters, which have been harvested here for centuries, and also try the Pacific varieties that were brought in during the 1970s. Fans of native Galway oysters tout their meaty texture and subtle flavor. They pair well with Guinness, we presume.
Aw shucks, it’s oyster season in Galway
Today in History
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Groundhog Day
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The parenting of a piping plover
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A lofty lighthouse and a little ocean spray
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Lizard of mystery
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A day for our oceans
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Atop the roof of Africa
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International Museum Day
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Best fronds forever
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St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa
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Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany
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Farmers Day
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Kiteboarding and windsurfing in Croatia
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Mount Sopris, Colorado
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National Bison Day
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The Millennium at 20
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1, 1, 2, 3: It s Fibonacci Day!
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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Yellow-eyed penguins, Moeraki, New Zealand
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Snow on the temple
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Sunlight sets Iceland s Eyjafjallajökull aglow
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Engineering an artificial harbor in Normandy
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It’s National Dolphin Day!
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Tokyo welcomes a futuristic new art museum
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