John Cahalan, Chief Commercial Officer FBD Insurance, Ed Cooney, Executive Chef at the Merrion Hotel, Birgitta Hedin Curtin, Burren Smokehouse, and Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland, pictured before the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025. Picture: Damien Eagers / Paul Sherwood Photography

Nine Mayo businesses named finalists in the 2025 Good Food awards

It’s been revealed that nine Co. Mayo businesses have been named as finalists in the forthcoming Good Food Ireland® Awards in association with FBD Insurance - the only cross-sector, food and drink awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.

Taking place on Monday, November 10, at Host Partner venue The K Club in County Kildare, the following Mayo businesses have been shortlisted:

Ashford Castle Estate – 5 Star Hotel of the Year

Greenway Lane Art Studio-Café – Food Tourism Experience of the Year

Croagh Patrick Seafoods – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Fish & Seafood Producer of the Year

Calvey's Achill Mountain Lamb – Meat Producer of the Year

Kelly's of Newport – Meat Producer of the Year

Breaffy House Hotel – Food Lovers Choice Award – Wild Atlantic Way

The Tavern Bar & Restaurant – Pub Restaurant of the Year

An Port Mór – Restaurant of the Year

Achill Island Sea Salt – Sweet & Savoury Producer of the Year

Celebrating agri-food, drink and tourism hospitality businesses across Ireland, the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance, received a record number of nominations ahead of the organisation’s 20th year, which is coming up in 2026.

The Good Food Ireland® Awards are judged by an independent panel of Irish and international experts through onsite mystery inspections and detailed assessments. These experts shortlist nominees and select winners based on strict criteria, which includes local sourcing, Irish provenance, and sustainability.

Commenting on the awards, Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland®, said: “Good Food Ireland® was born from a desire to celebrate Ireland’s world-class food, drink and farming champions.

"Many years later, our awards are now recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in food, drink and tourism experience, recognising those businesses who play a vital role in the entire Irish food ecosystem, one that fosters local pride and drives international tourism.