Cork producers dominate Blas na hÉireann Irish food awards

It was another triumphant year for Cork producers who dominated the 10th outing of the Blas na hÉireann Irish food awards at the Dingle Food Festival over the weekend, but the overall Supreme Champion accolade went to Glenstal Irish Creamery Salted Butter, from Limerick.

Often dubbed the ‘Academy Awards of Irish food’, they are the largest food awards in the island, open to all 32 counties, and this year more than 400 finalists competed across 130 categories.

Cork producers, reflecting the Rebel County’s status as the stronghold and original birthplace of the specialty food producer movement in this country, scored highest, garnering 65 awards, eclipsing all other counties, with only Dublin coming close, with 58 awards.