SAVE THE DATE
2026 FESTIVAL
9th & 10th May 2026, Kinsale, Ireland
Uniting two worlds and exploring what we farm, wear and the earth we share. A weekend where fresh ideas take root.
– THE EVENT–
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the connection between what we wear and where it comes from. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a farmer or simply curious about the relationship between these two worlds, Fashion & Farming weaves together two stories that might lead to a brighter future.
May 2025 speakers included - Sir Tim Smit, The Eden Project, Carry Somers, Fashion Revolution, The Land Gardeners, Bay Garnett, Creative director, Coco Panazza, My Wardrobe HQ, Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School, Simon Coveney, TD, Sean O’Sullivan, SOSV (USA), Mairéad McGuinness, MEP, Brigid Barry, Farming for Nature, Dylan Jones, London Evening Standard, Adam Clayton, U2 and gardener, Mary Fellowes, sustainability expert, Alison Gault, Belfast School of Art, Lilian Gleave, student activist, Tom Grafton, Recomme, Blátnaid Gallagher, The Galway Wool Co-op, Brendan Dunford, Burrenbeo Trust.
– THE VENUE–
New Theatre,
Kinsale Community School,
Ballinacubby, Kinsale, Co.Cork
– EAT/ PLAY/STAY –
See our recommendations for local places to eat and stay in Kinsale
Meet the team
Fashion & Farming is the brainchild of Mareta Doyle. She has teamed up with Ciara Hunt to present an event that might just change the world we wear.
Mareta Doyle | Founder
Mareta Doyle founded the award winning international Kinsale Arts Festival, and has served on Boards including the Borris House Festival of Writing and Ideas, and the Glucksman Gallery. She is a consultant to Sotheby’s.
Ciara Hunt | Founder
Ciara Hunt has been editor, and manager of magazines including Porter, Tatler, Hello!, InStyle and The World of Interiors. She is currently replanting native trees, and reestablishing organic and biodiverse methods on her small farm in Kinsale.
LET’S RECONNECT FASHION & FARMING
It’s time to make, better…
“This is one of the most important issues of our times”
— Fashion & Farming