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BLAS NA HEIREANN AWARDS 2021
LOCAL PRODUCERS ENJOY A TASTE OF SUCCESS AT THE IRISH FOOD AWARDS (BLAS NA HEIREANN)
Northern Irelands food producers have once again been hailed as the crème de la crème by picking up numerous Gold, Silver & Bronze medals at the Irish Food Awards (Blas na hEireann) which were announced down in Cork early on in October.
A number of local producers were hailed for their high quality products at the awards, which are often dubbed the Oscars of Irish food, following a hotly contested judging process which took place in Dingle in July with the winners announced as part of a virtual ceremony in October.
Some of Northern Ireland winning prime producers were as follows:
• Ke Nako Biltong, who were awarded a Silver medal for their Chilli Biltong and a Bronze for its “Pain in the Hole” biltong
• Lean Supper Club Ltd – were awarded a Silver medal for their Beef Satay healthy meal
• McCrackens Brewery, were given a Bronze for their McCracken’s Black (stout)
• Dundarave Estate a Bronze for their Irish Apple Cider Vinegar and a Bronze for their Spiced Plum and Damson jam
• Maud’s Ice Cream, were awarded a Gold for Poor Bear ice cream, their signature blend
• La Dolce Vita Newry, won Gold for their LDV Chilli Sauce and a Bronze for their LDV Pizza Rossa kit
A number of the above winners were also recognised at The Great Taste Awards, including Dundarave Estate, Mauds Ice Cream and McCrackens Brewery Congratulations to all the winners!
Ke Nakto Biltong.
McCrackens Brewery. Mauds Ice Cream.
Dundarave Estate. Lean Supper Club Ltd.
WINNERBlas na hEireann
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AWARD-WINNING BEEF SATAY
Lean Supper Club’s award-winning beef satay, which won a silver award in the Ready Meals category at the Blas na hEireann Awards 2021.
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MAKE IT A DOUBLE
Ke Nako Biltong were double award winners at the Blas na hEireann Awards 2021 with a silver award for their chilli biltong and a bronze for their ‘pain in the hole’ biltong.
For more information visit www.kenaktobiltong.co.uk
John Leonard, Mark Rodgers, Munish Sharma and Gaurav Sharma enjoyed the UPGS event at the Lough Erne Resort. Gavin Clements with Maureen and Gareth McGleenon.
ULSTER PRESS GOLF SOCIETY AUTUMN EVENT
The annual Lough Erne Resort hosted Ulster Press Golf Society event, was held recently on a fi ne autumn day. Thanks to Barry McCauley, Golf Operations Manager at the Resort, a fantastic day was enjoyed by all present. Scoring was average on a course that is highly regarded as a very tough test of golf and boasts some of the most scenic views in Ireland. Roddy O’Flaherty was the overall winner of the VP Jack Magowan Memorial Tyrone Crystal Putter.
. Greg Kennedy of 4Leaf Exhibitions, Ann Magennis, Linda Giles and Sponsor
of the Nearest the Pin, Thomas Hughes of International Pairs NI.
Chris Cairns, Paul McCullough, Gareth Robinson and Jon Melrose. Denise Henry, Ruth Gorman, Michelle Shaw and Barbara McCann.
zzzz Adrian Logan, Linda Giles and Albert Kirk.
