15 local foodie finalists are heading for the Irish Food Awards.
Dingle in County Kerry is hosting the three-day Blás na hEireann event – winners will be announced on Saturday.
Kilkenny is represented by Arán Bakery & Bistro, Callan Bacon, Eurospar Kilkenny, Goats Bridge Trout, Lekker food collection, Outdoors Herbalist, TCF Foods trading as Lisduggan Farm Foods and Tirlán.
While Carlow contenders are Bolton Family Jam, Lynch’s For Goodness Cakes, Murphys’s Craft Butcher’s, New Moon Restaurant Tullow, Royal Oak Distillery, Seerys and Sunshine Juice Ltd.
“We are thrilled to see that Carlow has seven finalist producers in the Blas na hÉireann awards this year, highlighting the incredible variety of locally produced food and drink available in our county.” said Kieran Comerford from Carlow LEO. “Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office is dedicated to fostering growth in the food sector, supporting our producers as they start, expand, and reach new markets. The Blas na hÉireann awards are a prestigious celebration of excellence for these food businesses, and we are proud to be involved by sponsoring the overall Best in Carlow award.”
