Traditional Irish Baking Experience

Experience the traditional art of Irish baking at a cozy home in Kilcolgan or at Kate’s Place in Oranmore. Learn about the history of bread-making and use fresh fruits and herbs from the garden.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galway Cookery Classes - Participants will have the opportunity to bake a variety of delicious treats, such as lavender, raisin, and berry scones (depending on the season), as well as spelt or brown bread.
    The classes emphasize a hands-on approach, allowing guests to engage in every step of the process, from handling ingredients to kneading dough….
What's Included
  • All ingredients and utensils provided
  • Printed recipe and pen for notes
Meal Options
  • Scones and brown bread - The guests can then enjoy the goods they baked with some tea or coffee I’ll provide for them.
Additional Information

The daytime activities take place in my charming and comfortable home in Kilcolgan.
I also conduct some of these experiences at my café, Kate’s Place, situated at Orantown center in Oranmore.
In my residence, guests can savor the homey atmosphere of my Irish kitchen.
In each experience, we take time to discuss how the process of bread-baking has evolved…

Location
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Input Galway Cookery Classes into GOOGLE MAPS (not Apple maps). Make sure it is Dunkellin, KILCOLGAN, Galway. Upon arrival, please park in the driveway. If needed, we do offer bus stop pickup. Pickup and drop off is €10 total. MESSAGE ME IF PICKUP IS NEEDED!! If you have any issues, give me a call
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amanda_e
Nov 26, 2025
The best experience in Galway! - This was hands down the best experience we had in Galway. We felt right at home the entire time! The banter was hilarious, the baking was so much fun, and the company made it a memory we’ll always treasure.
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Claudiahl5070de
Nov 21, 2025
Excellent experience!! 🍀 - It was an amazing experience, everything was great! Kate is a beautiful woman who makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. I definitely recommend it ❤️ The scones and the bread were absolutely delicious 😋
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Courtney_p
Oct 24, 2025
Highlight of our trip. Book it NOW! - The bread and scone baking class with Kate was an absolute highlight of our trip to Ireland! I joined with five friends from the U.S., and we all agreed it was the most memorable part of our six days in the country. Kate is full of life, with a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor that made the entire experience so much fun. She welcomed us into her lovely home and made us feel like old friends. The class itself was hands-on, relaxed, and filled with laughter—and, of course, delicious bread and scones fresh from the oven. We also loved meeting her partner John and their adorable pup, Coco, who added even more warmth to the day. If you’re looking for an authentic, personal, and heartwarming Irish experience, don’t miss this class. It’s a true taste of Ireland in every sense!
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Samantha_h
Oct 24, 2025
Afternoon scones and fub - What a treat! Loved spending time in the calm countryside making scones and drinking tea! What a treat! Highly recommend!
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Tara_w
Oct 18, 2025
Take this cooking class - Kate was an amazing host! She made the whole experience fun and light! Her dog coco and husband were also a great time to be around. Highly recommend!
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Nina_d
Oct 17, 2025
This is well worth the... - This is well worth the time! Kate was awesome— very delightful host and instructor! I look forward to another visit! Nina
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Emma_d
Oct 14, 2025
Kate was AMAZING! Such an... - Kate was AMAZING! Such an amazing experience, and getting to enjoy some tea with our scones was a real treat. I will definitely be back and recommending this to all !
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Katie_s
Oct 12, 2025
Fun day! - Fun, small experience - set in a cozy home and Kate was a gem sharing her skills and wit. Scones were yummy and nice with tea.
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U2694paannal
Oct 11, 2025
Irish bread and scones - Had a great time learning to bake Irish scones and bread with Kathy! Would recommend to anyone visiting Galway, Ireland! 🇮🇪🍀
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Diane_y
Nov 19, 2025
Delicious baking experience; further out than we realized - We had public transport snafu and arrived late. Thankfully, Kate was accommodating and we were still able to bake delicious treats! I plan to make both the scones and bread again when I get home! This is definitely easier if you have a car. Google maps didn't have good information and we were unable to figure out a bus that would work. A taxi is going to run you ~40 euro each way.
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From $89
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).