Audi partners with Ballymaloe festival

Audi Ireland is the official car partner to this year's Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine, writes Trish Whelan.

This is the second year that Audi has partnered with the festival which takes place from 16-18 May at Ballymaloe House and Cookery School, in Shanagarry, Co Cork.

The event, which attracted over 8,000 people last year, brings some of the world's best known chefs, critics, authors, kitchen gardeners, foragers and wine experts to East Cork for a three-day celebration of food, wine and literature. Over the weekend, those attending can enjoy demonstrations, tastings, readings, talks and panel discussions in the surroundings of Ballymaloe.

Audi Ireland will provide the festival with a fleet of cars which will act as a shuttle for the high profile participants. Festival Director is Darina Allen while Rachel Allen (pictured) is an Audi brand ambassador.