Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards is in its 16th year and is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Members of the Taste Ards and North Down Food and Drink Network travelled to Dingle in October, in the hopes of winning one of these coveted awards.
Congratulations to the following Ards and North Down, Award Winners and Top 5 Finalists for 2023
Awards
- Capparelli Cooks – Casarecce Pasta – Chef’s Larder Award
- Mash Direct - Beer Battered Onion Rings - Gold
- Habanero Steve’s - Mexican Slammer - Gold
- Papa’s Minerals/Longbridge Drinks – Cloudy Lemonade Cordial - Gold
- Papa’s Minerals/Longbridge Drinks – Extra Hot Belfast Ginger Ale - Gold
- Papa’s Minerals/Longbridge Drinks – Best Producer In County Down - Gold
- Copeland Distillery – Coffee Liqueur - Silver
- Willowbrook Foods – Lidl Red Cabbage with Bramley Apple - Bronze
Top 5 Finalists
- Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt - Mandarin & Lime Yoghurt
- Bow Bells – Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls
- Bow Bells – Chicken Balti Pie
- Morning Glory Granola – Wild at Heart Granola
- Bro Coffee Company - LÁRRÓST Roasted Coffee Blend
- Rock A Doodle Do -Banshee BBQ
- Rock A Doodle Do - Dunville Whiskey Sauce
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