Údarás na Gaeltachta is delighted to congratulate the exceptional Gaeltacht food producers who have been selected as finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards 2025. These outstanding enterprises demonstrate the innovation, quality, and deep-rooted food traditions that flourish in Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions.
The Gaeltacht finalists represent a diverse range of food and drink categories, showcasing the breadth of culinary excellence across Gaeltacht communities. Among those recognised are:
Donegal Gaeltacht:
- Donegal Sea Salt Ltd.
- Kombucha Na Dálaigh
Galway Gaeltacht:
- All About Kombucha
- Builín Blasta Café (An Spidéal)
- Divillys Ltd. T/A Divilly Brothers
- Joyce Country Bakery/Bácús Dhúiche Sheoigheach
Mayo Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Loch Measc Teo.
- O’Donoghues Bakery (Béal an Mhuirthead)
From Kerry Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Dhaingean Uí Chúis
- Dingle Farm
- Dingle Goats Cheese
- Subh na Sceilge Teoranta T/A Skellig Jam
- West of Dingle
- Donegal Sea Salt Ltd.
- Kombucha Na Dálaigh
Galway Gaeltacht:
- All About Kombucha
- Builín Blasta Café (An Spidéal)
- Divillys Ltd. T/A Divilly Brothers
- Joyce Country Bakery/Bácús Dhúiche Sheoigheach
Mayo Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Loch Measc Teo.
- O’Donoghues Bakery (Béal an Mhuirthead)
From Kerry Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Dhaingean Uí Chúis
- Dingle Farm
- Dingle Goats Cheese
- Subh na Sceilge Teoranta T/A Skellig Jam
- West of Dingle
- All About Kombucha
- Builín Blasta Café (An Spidéal)
- Divillys Ltd. T/A Divilly Brothers
- Joyce Country Bakery/Bácús Dhúiche Sheoigheach
Mayo Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Loch Measc Teo.
- O’Donoghues Bakery (Béal an Mhuirthead)
From Kerry Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Dhaingean Uí Chúis
- Dingle Farm
- Dingle Goats Cheese
- Subh na Sceilge Teoranta T/A Skellig Jam
- West of Dingle
- Drioglann Loch Measc Teo.
- O’Donoghues Bakery (Béal an Mhuirthead)
From Kerry Gaeltacht:
- Drioglann Dhaingean Uí Chúis
- Dingle Farm
- Dingle Goats Cheese
- Subh na Sceilge Teoranta T/A Skellig Jam
- West of Dingle
- Drioglann Dhaingean Uí Chúis
- Dingle Farm
- Dingle Goats Cheese
- Subh na Sceilge Teoranta T/A Skellig Jam
- West of Dingle
These finalists will compete alongside Ireland’s finest food producers when the awards are presented in Dingle on Friday, 3rd October 2025, as part of the Blas na hÉireann weekend celebrations running from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th October.
A spokesperson for Údarás na Gaeltachta said. “These finalists represent the very best of what our Gaeltacht communities have to offer – enterprises that are deeply rooted in place, culture, and the Irish language, while producing world-class products that compete on the national and international stage”.
Údarás na Gaeltachta wishes all Gaeltacht finalists the very best of luck in the final judging and looks forward to celebrating their achievements in Dingle this October.
More information
Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, are the largest food awards on the island of Ireland, open to all 32 counties. Awards will be presented in Dingle on Friday 3rd October 2025, with the full Blas weekend running from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th October.
