Ed and Jack O Malley of Jack & Eddies, Westport, being presented with their gold award by John Sheehy of Blas na hÉireann, and Debra Henderson, Henderson Food Machinery, official sponsor.
Eight Mayo food producers savour success at Irish Food Awards
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Eight Mayo business enjoyed success at the annual Blas na hÉireann finals, the Irish food awards.
The bronze, silver and gold winners from the county were Cácaí Acla, Cake my Day, Jack & Eddie's, Krem Delights Limited, Moylurg Honey, Western Brand Chicken, Wildwood Balsamics and O'Haras Bakery, who were also awarded Best in County and Best in Connaught.
Angela Carney,Company Harvest Moon Foods, receiving her award from John Sheehy, Blas na hÉireann
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Don MacMonagle
Finalists and winners showcased their produce in a new tented market — each tent highlighting a province in Ireland — also a new addition to the festival.
Graham Byrne, Krem Gelateria and Cafe, accepting his award from Artie Clifford, chairman, Blas na hÉireann. with Terry O’Dwyer, Cross Rental Services, official sponsor.
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DON MACMONAGLE
Now in their 15th year, Blas na hÉireann saw a huge increase in entries with almost 3,000 products and many new producers entering the awards for the first time.
Margaret McManamom of Cacai Acla, being presented with her award by Artie Clifford, with David Chandler, Blenders, official sponsor.
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DON MACMONAGLE
Michael and Julie O'Hara of O'Hara's, Foxford. with John Sheehy, Blas na hÉireann, and Colin Lavery, Andrews Ingredients, official sponsor.
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Don MacMonagle
Brian and Bernie Campbell of Cake My Day, Castlebar, with Artie Clifford, chairman, Blas na hÉireann, and David Chandler, Blenders, official sponsor.
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DON MACMONAGLE
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