Carlow and Kilkenny are well represented in the Irish Food Awards for 2022.
There are 13 local finalists in the Blas na hÉireann, between them spanning a range of categories.
Three are from Carlow: Seerys, Sunshine Juice Ltd and The Chocolate Garden of Ireland.
With ten from Kilkenny: Arán Bakery & Bistro, Callan Bacon, Goatsbridge Fish Processors Ltd, Lekker Food Collection, Lisduggan Farm Foods, Mileeven, Mooncoin Beetroot, River Kings Holistic, The Fig Tree Restaurant and Natures Oils & Sauces.
The winners will be announced during the three-day event which takes place in Dingle, Co Kerry from Thursday September 29th to Saturday October 1st.