Mayo businesses celebrate at Good Food Ireland awards

THERE were celebrations for Mayo businesses at the Good Food Ireland awards last night.

Artisan butchers Kelly's of Newport were named Overall Producer of the Year.

Kelly's also won the Meat Producer of the Year award.

Westport restaurant An Port Mór scooped the Restaurant of the Year award.

Seven businesses from Mayo made the 2024 shortlist across multiple categories, with the winners revealed at a high-profile dinner last night at The K Club.

An Port Mór was declared Restaurant of the Year for its strong emphasis on seasonal Irish ingredients, chef creativity, warmth of hospitality, and exceptional service that makes for a memorable dining experience.

Kelly’s Meat Producer of the Year and Overall Producer of the Year titles were recognition for making a positive impact on the Irish food industry, promoting the use of high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and demonstrating a strong emphasis on using social media to tell their story and the story of Irish farming and food production to a domestic and global audience.

The core emphasis of the awards is the consumer experience of local, fresh, seasonal Irish ingredients. Good Food Ireland highlights tourism-hospitality and retail businesses that prioritise local produce and encourages others. This in turn supports Irish farmers, food producers and fishermen, sustainably strengthening local economies and communities.