Wednesday October 1st 2025 RTÉ One 8.30pm
Programme Five: Omagh, Derry and Tyrone
Neven visits Baronscourt Estate in Omagh, County Tyrone, a leading supplier of high-quality venison, and explores the estate’s approach to deer management and sustainable game meat production with Sales Marketing Manager Ellie Stuart. He heads out with local deer stalker Jonathan Magee in search of Sika Deer, before enjoying a very special BBQ where venison is on the menu.
Neven meets award winning Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil producers Leona and Richard Kane in Limavady, and learns about the farming methods used to create their cold-pressed rapeseed oil. He also samples freshly pressed Porcini Mushroom flavoured rapeseed oil, and Leona explains about the hoard of gold that was discovered in the nearby fields.
In Derry, Neven checks into the historic Bishop’s Gate Hotel where he learns about its rich history, and some of the notable people who have stayed there. He then chats to Executive Chef Paul Sharkey who prepares a delicious meal for Neven.
Then it’s back to Tyrone to visit the Abingdon Collection in Omagh, a private collection of classic cars and war memorabilia.Neven meets owner Philip Faithful and enjoys a drive in a WW11 jeep, as Philip explains how his collection raises money for cancer research.Finally, Neven visits Tyrone’s OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, one of the best places in Northern Ireland for stargazing, and where astronomer Hannah McShane teaches Neven about the constellations. He then heads to Sperrin Glamping Site where he waits for the night sky to be lit up by the stars which he observes using a special App on his phone.
Back home in Blacklion, Neven prepares Crusted Venison with Creamed Cabbage, Blackberry Jus, and Baby Carrots
Series Overview:
Award winning chef Neven Maguire presents a brand new six-part series on RTÉ One this Autumn, as he travels through Ulster, celebrating the great food and culture of the province. Neven’s Ulster Food Tour sees Neven meeting food producers, chefs and bakers, as he visits cafes, restaurants and castles enjoying some of the delicious flavours Ulster has to offer, and meeting some of the people who are putting Ulster’s food culture on the map.
Neven also tries out several activities during the six-part series, including crossing a very shaky rope bridge, undertaking a hovercraft obstacle course, and visiting George Best’s childhood home in Belfast.This combination of food, great activities and the people, is what makes Ulster one of Ireland’s most exciting destinations.
And as Neven’s MacNean House & Restaurant in Cavan was awarded Best Restaurant in Ulster 2025, the popular chef,who also received the Outstanding Achievement Award recognising his contribution to Irish food and hospitality, is delighted to present the first RTÉ food series filmed solely in Ulster:
“I was so excited to get back on the road for another food adventure, and this time I explored closer to home. Just around the corner is the border so I know Ulster a little, but I’ve never really explored it. I’m so pleased to dedicate a food series to Ulster for the first time.
“I learned so much and met some amazing people and enjoyed some great activities. What excites me is the prospect for food in the future, and here in Ulster we have some of the best produce in the world.”The people were so friendly and kind, and they’re proud of what they do and where they come from. That’s what makes it so special and unique. It’s an exciting time for food and travel in Ireland, especially in Ulster, and I think the best is yet to come”.
At the end of each episode Neven cooks something special back home in Blacklion, inspired by the produce he enjoys on his journey.
Series Director Mark Boland
Neven’s Ulster Food Tour is produced by Inproduction TV Ltd and Scéal Creative Ltd and Sponsored by Dunnes Stores Simply Better
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