TheTaste.ie has teamed up with Waterford Harvest Festival and Dooley’s Hotel to offer one lucky winner and a guest a brilliant food and entertainment break in Waterford City.

The evening forms part of Waterford Harvest Festival, which returns from 4 to 6 September 2026 with a packed programme celebrating food, local producers, live entertainment, culture and community across Waterford City.

What the Prize Includes:

• Two tickets to Sheer Luck Holmes: The Case of the Floating Fiancée at Dooley’s Hotel on Friday September 4th
• A three-course meal as part of the murder mystery dining experience
• A one-night stay for two people at Dooley’s Hotel
• Breakfast the following morning

Sheer Luck Holmes: The Case of the Floating Fiancée

Join Holmes, Watson and Mrs Hudson for a laugh-out-loud murder mystery dinner show filled with curious clues, deadly twists, dastardly turns and a three-course meal that is simply to die for.

Guests will become part of a fully interactive mystery as the evening unfolds around them. Put your detective skills to the test, examine the evidence and see if you can identify the culprit. Will you crack the case, or will it all come down to sheer luck?

Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Venue: Dooley’s Hotel, Merchants Quay, Waterford
Doors: 7pm
Show: 7.30pm sharp
Age restriction: Strictly over 18s. Valid identification is required.
Seating: Fully seated

After the mystery has been solved, the winner and their guest can enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at Dooley’s Hotel. Located along the banks of the River Suir in the heart of Waterford City, this family-owned hotel has welcomed guests for more than 75 years. Its warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation and central location make it an ideal base for experiencing the festival.

Enter now for your chance to enjoy an overnight Waterford escape filled with comedy, mystery and delicious food.

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, follow @harvest_fest and tag who you would share this prize with on our Instagram post here.

Terms & Conditions

• The prize is for two adults and includes two tickets to Sheer Luck Holmes, a three-course meal, one night’s accommodation at Dooley’s Hotel on September 4th and breakfast.
• The prize must be used on Friday, 4 September 2026.
• Both guests must be aged 18 or over and may be required to present valid identification.
• The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.
• Travel to and from Waterford and any additional expenses are not included.
• The winner must be available to attend on the stated date.

– Upon submitting their entry the entrant acknowledges that their details will be used for Marketing with TheTaste / JFG Digital and the competition supplier.
– Entrant must be over 18 years of age.
– Entry to the competition is free. No purchase is necessary. No monetary substitution is available in lieu of the prize and the prize is non-transferable.
– The promoter is excluded from liability for any loss, damage or injury which might occur to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of the prize
– By entering this competition you are agreeing that any submissions made become the property of TheTaste
– The promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions and availability may alter.  *** Prize is subject to availability and change.
– These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Ireland and subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish Courts
– Employees or agents of the TheTaste, any associated group companies, prize sponsor and or agencies associated with this competition and their immediate families are ineligible to enter. Any such entries will be invalid. No cash or other alternatives will be offered. No other expenses are included as part of the prize package.