Six Mayo producers scoop awards at Irish food 'Oscars'

Six Mayo producers have scooped awards at Blas na hÉireann 2023, the Irish food awards.

They are Achill Island Sea Salt (Best in County), Jack & Eddie's, Mescan Brewery, O'Hara's Bakery, Village Farm and Western Brand Chicken.

Blas na hÉireann 2023 saw the return of the Blas Village and Eat Ireland in a Day tent where the 2023 finalists got the opportunity to showcase their products, engage with customers and meet key industry buyers.

Speaking as the winners were announced, Blas na hÉireann chairperson, Artie Clifford, said: “We are thrilled to see such deserving winners and finalists again this year at Blas na hÉireann 2023.

"Looking back on 16 years of Blas, it’s fantastic to see the standard of food and drink in Ireland go from strength-to-strength year on year.

"It’s a real privilege for myself and the whole Blas family to bring these products, and the amazing producers who make them, to a much wider audience.”

“Congratulations to all of the businesses recognised through these Blas na hÉireann awards, and to Achill Island Sea Salt awarded Best in County,” said John Magee, LEO Mayo and chair of the Network of Local Enterprise Offices.

“These businesses represent the high calibre of producers we have throughout the county showcasing the variety and vibrancy that Mayo has to offer through the wide range of products considered for these awards."