Cloughan Farm Cookery School, Co Longford
Where Farming, Food &
Friendship Come Together
Defined by generations of farming and a way of life rooted in the land.
OUR FARM
Welcome to Our Family Farm
Food isn’t a trend, it’s how we grew up. Long before words like seasonal, sustainable, or organic were ever used, life for generations revolved around the farm, the kitchen, and the people who passed through them.
Today, we invite you into that same rhythm of life. You’ll cook with ingredients grown just outside the door, learn skills and share recipes passed down through the decades. You’ll experience the warmth, humour, and the reality of a working family farm, dogs barking, kettles boiling, and all. This is a place to slow down, get hands-on, and reconnect with food, farming, and each other.


From early mornings in the yard to busy kitchens filled with conversation, learning came naturally through doing, watching, and sharing.
Our Story
Meet Fiona & Michael
A cookery school built on passion, heritage,
and a love of sharing food.
Fiona’s award-winning cookery school began in 2012, inspired by a lifelong love of food and a deep connection to the land. Growing up on the land and a busy farmhouse kitchens, food was never about trends or labels, it was simply how life was lived. Alongside her husband Michael, the fifth generation to farm at Cloughan, Fiona has created a place where visitors can experience the true rhythm of rural Ireland. From the sounds of the yard and the kitchen to the changing seasons of the farm, Cloughan is a living, working home shaped by generations before them.
Together, they welcome you not just as guests, but as part of the Cloughan family, invited to slow down, get hands-on, and share in a way of life they are proud to pass on.

OUR Recipes
Seasonal Recipes
Cook at home with Fiona’s favourite recipes, inspired by the farm’s kitchen garden.
From Cloughan Farm heritage Dexter beef and grass-fed lamb dishes to fresh garden-inspired
plates to bakes and sinful desserts, our recipes celebrate the best of Irish ingredients.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
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The Cloughan Farm Cookery School with Fiona was a dream come true! I took her cooking class as part of a group trip and I was so glad to be able to have this experience. What a gift to be able to cook delicious food and tour the farm to see exactly where each ingredient came from. Fiona made all of us feel like we were right at home and I really can’t recommend this experience enough. My dream scenario would be to live on her farm and cook in her school full time!!
Hannah R -Tripadvisor
| September 2025
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What Fiona and her husband have created is spectacular. I was there with a group of discerning ladies who know quality produce and cooking, and we are all still raving about the place. I look forward to going back again. Fiona herself is an amazing lady and a hard worker who deserves every success. Great to have a gem like this on the borders of Longford-Westmeath
M Lind – Google Review
| October 2025
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It was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone that is looking for a unique and inspiring activity off the beaten path. Fiona and Michael make you feel like family.
Fred W – Tripadvisor
| December 2025
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I cannot even begin to describe what an amazing experience this was. We took our family of seven and had the most wonderful time! Fiona is an utter joy to be around, and the food we learned to make was delicious! The setting is gorgeous, straight our of a storybook!
Erin Bailey- Google Review
| August 2025
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What a gem. Thanks to a group of Ukrainian women I have had a great night.
Went to Fiona’s cookery school and had a wonderful time watching and learning how to cook better. Fiona and her husband Michael were wonderful hosts and gave plenty of time for the lessons to be translated so the Ukrainian women could understand. The best part of the night was when we got to eat the food Fiona cooked and some delightful treats the Ukrainian women had made earlierJames Kiernan – Google Review
| August 2024
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This cookery experience was SO FUN!!!!! Six longtime friends created some amazing memories with Fiona, Michael and Lena at Cloughan Farm and Cookery School. Our husbands were a bit skeptical but it didn’t take long for them to get onboard and realize everyone’s participation in creating a meal of beef and Guinness stew, Granny’s brown bread, riced potatoes and summer berry meringue Roulade could be so FABULOUS. What genuinely warm and hospitable friends we made that day!!
Carol H – Tripadvisor
| September 2024
Our Events
Upcoming Events
at Cloughan Farm
Cookery School
Seasonal workshops, celebrations, and gatherings inspired by the land.
BOOK AN EXPERIENCE
We can’t wait to welcome you to Cloughan Farm Cookery School!
Book one of Fiona’s open cookery, baking or kitchen gardening experiences.
Plan a private kitchen & dining chefs’ table, or get in touch with us directly. We are here to ensure your visit is truly memorable. Cloughan Farm Cookery School is the perfect destination and backdrop for your bespoke family, friends, work or social group and hen party.



