Now in its 18th year, "Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. The annual events build into the biggest celebration in Irish food and it’s producers as our awards are presented in the Blas Village in Dingle. Located in the heart of Dingle, this pop-up village becomes a central point for producers across the country to come together and celebrate the very best of Irish food and drink. As well as the awards being held here, finalists and winners have the opportunity to showcase their products, engage with customers and meet key industry buyers."
- Blas na hÉireann
Entries opened on 17th March and blind tasting took place throughout June and July.
The Blas na hÉireann awards were presented on Friday 3rd October, we are delighted that 8 producers from the Ards and North Down area featured on the finalists list!
Featuring their submitted product, they are...
Ballyboley Dexters
Beef Tallow
Ribeye Steak
Steak Sausage
Bró Coffee
Outerbounds Grangee Blend
Jangles Christmas Blend
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt
Authentically Strained Greek Style Yoghurt
Counterculture Real Bread
Sourdough Country Loaf
Sourdough Focaccia
Wheaten Bread
Cult!
Blackheart Vegan Cheese
Chimichurri Vegan Cheese
Cashew e Pepe Vegan Cheese
Papa’s Mineral Company
Traditional Clove Cordial
Irish Sisters Raspberry and Rose Cordial
Longbridge Drinks Pink Grapefruit Soda
The Mallow Makers
Chocolate Caramel Mallow Bites
The Walled Garden Helen’s Bay
Cherry Bakewell Fudge
Coffee and Walnut Fudge
Well done to all of the finalists!
And the winners are...
Ballyboley Dexters
Ballyboley Dexters Ribeye Steak - Bronze
Ballyboley Dexters Steak Sausages – Bronze
Ballyboley Dexters Beef Tallow – Chefs Larder
Culture Bakeries Ltd [CounterCulture Real Bread]
Best in County - Down
Roast Red Pepper and Tomato Sourdough Focaccia - Gold
Stout and Treacle Wheaten Bread - Bronze
Cult! Plant-Based Che'se
Chimichurri - Silver
Blackheart - Gold
Bro Coffee
Bro Jangles Christmas Blend - Bronze
Outerbounds Grangee Blend - Silver
The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
Walled Garden Coffee and Walnut Fudge | Bronze
Many congratulations to all!
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