Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, were held down in Dingle yesterday.
The awards recognise the tastiest and best quality foods produced in Ireland – of which there are plenty!
Over 2,500 products were entered into this year’s awards, and here is the cream of the crop:
Bacon (rashers) winner
Congrats to all our winners and finalists today. Everyone is a winner #Blas2016
We kick off with Bacon (Rashers) session pic.twitter.com/GwNrKqK5cf— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Beef (prime) winners
Including both Lidl and SuperValu’s suppliers!
on to the next category and its for Beef(Prime) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/yS6NFtm5r5
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Lamb winners
Lamb #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/4dWXhmfGDr
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Pork winners
For the Pork category the winners are #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/6gKdpodMf6
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Poultry (chicken) winners
We move onto the Poultry categories starting with Poultry (Chicken) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/SALSAKLYIH
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Turkey winners
To keep in mind for Christmas!
Black pudding winners
The most Irish category ever?
for the black pudding category the winners are for #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/GFmsHDu3st
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
White pudding winners
Drool…
sorry about the presentation on this one for White pudding #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/rQ23tpx9gM
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
The winners from all THREE sausage categories!
We’re going out to buy them ALL right now.
for Sausages (Breakfast) #blas2016 pic.twitter.com/Gm4CKdTJgC
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Sausages (Flavoured) #blas2016 pic.twitter.com/6k2sRU4NRV
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Sausages (Other) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/Lh5FgOCZRB
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Beloved butter winners
Dairy (Butter)#Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/Z7IXGW1Zcz
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cream winners
Dairy (Cream) category #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/HZAnn6CE8m
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Milk winners
Dairy (Milk) awards are #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/GcvA6Yg6Vq
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Important – ice cream winners
the yummiest Icecream for #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/8RNLqzUdUJ
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Frozen yogurt and sorbet winners
The dream.
Sorbets & Frozen Yogurts #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/cABrOiX1OZ
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Other yogurt winners
Dairy (Yogurt – Plain) Gold Silver and Bronze are #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/AfSDnyrzpu
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Dairy (Yogurt – Flavoured) winners are #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/YVVZiNUgIo
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
All the cheese winners
Cheese, please. All of it.
Cheese (Hard) awards in #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/5PjJzd0bP4
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cheese (Hard – Flavoured) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/oIXoEzH21E
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cheese (Goats) in #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/YZzlqsahI7
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cheese (Blue) winners are for #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/iOQUZPRA3Y
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cheese (Soft & Semi Soft) awards go for #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/qm8QhHMcNe
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Baby food winners
The yummiest irish made Baby Food for Babies are #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/YSmCcOv7j3
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
White bread winner
#Blas2016 Bread (Packaged – White) awards are pic.twitter.com/vzR2Kk8Mqz
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Apple tart winners
Yum.
Apple Tarts for #Blas2016 is pic.twitter.com/4O6Jb2QGvm
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Chocolate cake winners
Winners at life, really.
Cakes (Chocolate) #Blas2016 awards were presented to pic.twitter.com/JoFAwu24NB
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Popcorn winners
Sweet Snacks (Popcorn) category was awarded to #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/QrMGzzYCKI
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Chocolate bar winners
Wow. Just wow.
Chocolate (Bar) category was awarded #Blas2016 to these wonderful chocolate producers pic.twitter.com/twjvPEkud3
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Most importantly, to us anyway, the coffee winners
Hot Beverages (Coffee) was won at #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/67LkDWlm6b
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
And in very close second place, the tea winners
Hot Beverages (Tea) Gold silver and Bronze was presented to the following #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/QJVPStGm1i
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Crisp winners
Savoury Snacks (Crisps) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/6Ssvc7cHDl
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
ALL the alcohol winners
Spirits & Liqueurs (Dark) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/fF2b1h5odd
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Gin, gin, gin
Spirits & Liqueurs (White) category is just announced #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/Hh2fFWhjuN
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Ales were announced and these excellent producers ranked top of the judges scoring #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/RdlzY5bgBL
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Beers!
Beers & Lagers were announced and #Blas2016 awards were presented to pic.twitter.com/LHcSq4RCbr
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Porters & Stouts were awarded at #Blas2016 to pic.twitter.com/ewVQFEDlys
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cider (Dry/Medium Dry) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/64YtzodpNL
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cider (Sweet) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/YAZD7WJhcA
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Cider (Special / Sparkling) #Blas2016 pic.twitter.com/lLRShXH4M6
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
The #Blas2016 Champion is @StonewellCider Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/OcFS9D3jCA
— Blas na hEireann (@BlasNahEireann) October 1, 2016
Well that’s made me hungry…
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