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Beer festival brewing up

NORTHERN Ireland craft beer producers hilden Brewery and Clanconnel Brewing Co will be taking part next month in Ireland's largest craft beer festival. they are among the participants at the second Alltech International Craft Brews and Food Fair in Dublin Convention Centre (February 7 and 8), joining more than 50 breweries from around the world. tickets are now on sale for &euro15 at www.entertainment. ie and each includes four free drinks. As well as various craft beers and artisan food, the entertainment includes live music from Paddy Casey on the Friday and a rugby beer grand slam on Saturday during the Ireland v Wales Six Nations game.