Presentation to Butty's Kitchen, Mayo, who won Silver at the Blas na hEireann Awards 2026 in Dingle, presented by Rachel Clifford and Darren Burke. Photos: Andrew Watchorn
Fourteen Mayo producers win awards at Blas na hÉireann
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FOURTEEN Mayo producers scooped awards at Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, in Dingle.
The largest and most influential food awards on the island saw 16 producers from Co. Mayo short-listed across a wide range of categories, with 14 taking home coveted Blas awards.
The bronze, silver and gold winners from the county include Achill Island Sea Salt, An Caomhnóra, Butty's Kitchen, Carr and Sons/Oceanpath, Wildwood Balsamics, Foxford Cafe, Go Meal, Hanley Catering, Jack & Eddie's, Mescan Brewery, O'Donoghue's Bakery, O'Haras of Foxford, Storehouse Bakery, Velvet Cloud, Western Brand and Wildwood Balsamics.
Go Meal was awarded Best in County, proudly sponsored by Mayo Local Enterprise Office.
"Congratulations to all the businesses recognised in the 2026 Blas na hÉireann Awards, particularly Go Meal on being named Best in County Mayo." said John Magee, head of enterprise, Mayo LEO.
"These awards celebrate the outstanding quality, creativity and dedication of our local food and drink producers. Mayo continues to build a strong reputation for excellence in the sector, with businesses consistently demonstrating innovation, sustainability and a commitment to showcasing the very best of our county’s food heritage."
This year marks another record year for Blas na hÉireann, with over 3,000 entries across more than 200 categories, reflecting the strength and diversity of Irish food and drink.
Sunny Joy from GoMeal - Best in Connaught at the Blas na hÉireann Awards 2026. Presented by Fallon Moore and David Chandler, Blenders.
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Sunny Joy from GoMeal who won Best Start Up. Presented by Fallon Moore and John Doyle, Bank of Ireland
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Naomi Clarkin and Cillian Ó’Móráin, Mescan Brewery, who won Bronze. Presented by John Sheehy and Cathy Browne.
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Andrew Watchorn
Maebh O’Malley and Marjorie O’Malley from Achill Island Sea Salt, who won Silver and Bronze. Presented by Rachel Clifford and Roisin Boyle Walsh.
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Maria O’Donnell from An Caomhnóra, Mayo, who won Silver at the Blas na hÉireann Awards. Presented by Rachel Clifford and Roisin Boyle Walsh.
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Andrew Watchorn
Kathleen Flavin from Foxford Café, who won Gold. Presented by Fallon Moore and Emmet Logue.
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Andrew Watchorn
Storehouse Bakery who won Gold, Silver and Bronze at the awards. Presented by Ali Keane and Aiden Cronin.
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Andrew Watchorn
Sunny Joy from GoMeal, who won Gold. Presented by John Sheehy and David Chandler.
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Andrew Watchorn
Micheal Flanagan from Velvet Cloud, who won Gold. Presented by John Sheehy and Ann O'Dwyer.
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Andrew Watchorn
Jack & Eddie's, who won Gold and Bronze at the Blas na hÉireann Awards 2026 in Dingle. Presented by Fallon Moore and David Henderson
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