Limerick producers sweep Blas na hÉireann awards in Dingle

Limerick food producers claimed all six awards they were shortlisted for at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards finals in Dingle.

The county’s winners – Adare Grocer, Ballyhoura Apple Farm, Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms, Glen Aine, Glenstal Foods and Kearneys Home Baking Ltd – took home bronze, silver and gold medals across a range of categories.

Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms was named Best in County, a prize sponsored by Limerick Local Enterprise Office (LEO). Mike Cantwell, Head of Enterprise at Limerick LEO, said the organisation was delighted to support Limerick food businesses and to sponsor the overall Best in Limerick award.

The 2026 edition of Blas na hÉireann saw over 3,000 entries in more than 200 categories, highlighting the breadth of Irish food and drink. finalists and winners showcased their products at the Blas Village and the Eat Ireland in a Day market, both held in Dingle, alongside the annual Backyard at Blas panel discussions backed by Bank of Ireland.

Throughout the festival, producers networked with buyers, industry experts, media and fellow makers, celebrating the creativity and craft of Ireland’s food sector.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Karen Longwell / Pexels.