Co. Waterford wins at The Irish Food Awards

Irish Gourmet Butter

Co. Waterford scooped 13 accolades at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards.

Announced in Dingle (29 September), the awards are in their 16th year, and saw the highest entries from across all categories.

Blas na hÉireann is the largest food awards on the island, open to all 32 counties.

Congratulations to all winners, and finalists – a great achievement!

Winners include:
Irish Gourmet Butter – Dairy Butter (Flavoured) category
Gold – Bistro Butter
Bronze – Salt & Pepper Butter
Best in County

Irish Gourmet Butter

Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese – Cheese – Hard (Added Flavour) category
Bronze – Traditional Cheese Company – Irish Oakwood Smoked Cheddar

Planté – Terrines/Paté – Vegetarian category
Gold – Walnut Paté
Silver – Lentil Paté
Bronze – Cranberry & Cherry Paté

Slow and Steady – Other Sweet Snacks category
Bronze – Nutty Fellas

Dungarvan Honey – Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry Honey category
Silver – Blossom Honey

Tea & Coffee Warehouse – Hot Beverages – Coffee (Blended) category
Silver – 1690 Blend

Legacy Irish Cider – Ciders Medium/Dry category
Gold – Longways Elderflower Cider
Silver – Legacy Irish Cider – Dry

Legacy Irish Cider – Ciders – Special (such as sparkling) category
Bronze – Legacy Mulled Cider

Finalists include:
Dawn Meats
Walsh’s Bakehouse