Four Roscommon food producers have been announced as finalists for Blas na hÉireann (The Irish Food Awards) 2024, and the countdown is now on for another exciting and joyous awards weekend in the pretty seaside town of Dingle. The three-day event will take place from Thursday, October 3rd, to Saturday, October 5th.
The excitement is already building and the Blas team are hard at work preparing for the arrival of food and drink producers from across Ireland to celebrate the very best of Irish.
Now in its 17th year, Blas na hÉireann saw another record-breaking year across all categories along with many new producers entering the awards for the first time this year. During the judging, which took place in June and July, over 3,000 entries were judged, testament to the number of brilliant producers across the country.
“I am delighted to see that four very high quality producers are through to the final stages” said Louise Ward (Head of Enterprise, Roscommon). “I really understand and appreciate all the hard work and dedication that these companies do on a day-to-day basis, constantly improving their offerings to a seriously high standard. Roscommon is lucky to have them.
“I wish them every success at Blas and throughout their journeys. They are the core of job creation and putting Ireland on the food map”.
The four finalists shortlisted from Co Roscommon across a range of different categories are Do Me A Flavour, Healthy Bake Ltd, Oliver Carty and Family, and Waldron Family Meats.
This year’s Blas na hÉireann awards in Dingle will see the return of Eat Ireland in a Day market and the Blas Village, where the 2024 finalists will get the opportunity to showcase their products, engage with customers and meet key industry buyers. This year’s focus will be on sustainability with a commitment to encourage zero-waste throughout the three days of the awards in line with the Dingle Food Festival ethos.
