Entries to Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, will close on Thursday 14th May. 

Once again the Best in Wexford award will be supported by Wexford LEO. 

Calling on producers from County Wexford to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Now entering its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann has grown into the definitive benchmark for excellence in Irish food and drink, celebrating the producers who define the country’s dynamic food landscape. 

Each year, the awards culminate in a famously buzzy and exciting celebration in Dingle, where the Blas Village transforms the town into a national meeting point for Ireland’s food community. Producers travel from every corner of the country to gather in the heart of Dingle, showcasing their products, meeting customers, connecting with key industry buyers, and celebrating the very best of Irish produce. For finalists and winners, it is an unparalleled opportunity to place their products on a national stage. 

The scale of the awards continues to grow year on year. In 2025, more than 3,000 products were entered, including a significant number of first-time producers, with entries coming from every county in Ireland including 14 Wexford finalists and winners.  

The number of food and drink categories has also increased from 170 to over 200 this year. Bronze, silver and gold awards are presented across the food and drink categories, alongside major accolades including Supreme Champion and Best Artisan Producer. The judging process, carried out in partnership with UCC, represents the largest blind tasting on the island of Ireland, taking place throughout June and July and ensuring a rigorous, independent assessment of every entry. 

“Making it as a finalist is a huge achievement and one to be very proud of,” says Artie Clifford, Chairperson and founder of Blas na hÉireann. “The competition ramps up year on year, meaning those producers who are short-listed as finalists really are the crème de la crème of Irish food and drink.” 

For producers, participation offers more than the chance to win an award; it is an opportunity to join a national network of like-minded food makers, gain industry recognition and build new connections that can support long-term growth. Many past finalists credit Blas na hÉireann with opening doors to new markets, retail partnerships and export opportunities. 

Enter online at Irish Food Awards. Final deadline for submissions on Thursday May 14th. 

A look back at 2025.

Blas na hÉireann 2025 winners announced in Dingle, with 14 producers from Co. Wexford taking home awards and Zanna Cookhouse Ltd. winning Best in County, proudly supported by Wexford Local Enterprise Office 

 All roads led to Dingle on Friday 3rd October for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, now in their 18th year and firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland. 

  This year, 18 producers from Co. Wexford were shortlisted across a wide range of categories, with 14 of them taking home coveted Blas awards. The bronze, silver and gold winners from the county include: 

ABP Irish Country Meats, Bean and Goose Ltd., Elderberry Farm, Eurospar Bunclody, Killiane Castle Honey, Killowen Farm, Mór Taste, Naturally Cordial Ltd., Ryans Bakery Wexford Ltd., Sean Stafford Bakeries Ltd., Stable Diet, Stafford Bakeries, Zaeire Artisan Chocolates and Zanna Cookhouse Ltd. 

Zanna Cookhouse Ltd., was awarded Best in County, proudly sponsored by Wexford Local Enterprise Office. 

  “We are immensely proud to see Wexford food and drink producers recognised once again at the Blas na hÉireann Awards.” Said Breege Cosgrave, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development. “These accolades are a testament not only to the outstanding quality of produce coming from our county, but also to the dedication, creativity, and hard work of the entrepreneurs behind these products. The Blas awards provide a vital independent benchmark of excellence in the Irish food and drink sector, and we commend the organisers for their continued commitment to celebrating and supporting the best of Irish produce.” 

Did you know you can also find our winners in each county by searching our map, pinpointing the very best of Irish producers? Blas na hÉireann Map - Blas na hEireann