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Supplier Awards<\/p>\n

Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards 2026<\/p>\n

Celebrating 40 Years of Community at the Table <\/p>\n

\n\t&nbspTues 26th May 2026<\/p>\n

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Aran Island Seafoods, Garryhinch Mushrooms, Winetavern Farm, Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese, Leitrim Hill Creamery, Dunany Flour and Micil Distillery were among this year\u2019s winners at the Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards, held on Monday 25th May at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Co. Wicklow.<\/p>\n

The annual gathering brought together chefs, producers, growers, fishers, artisans and advocates of Irish food culture from across the island, marking 40 years since Euro-Toques Ireland was founded by Mrs Myrtle Allen in 1986. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cCommunity at the Table \u2013 from place to plate\u201d, reflected the organisation\u2019s long-standing commitment to food integrity, biodiversity, craftsmanship and the preservation of Ireland\u2019s culinary heritage.<\/p>\n

Established in 1996, the Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards celebrate the finest Irish food producers while recognising the people behind the ingredients that shape Ireland\u2019s food identity. The 2026 awards spanned seven categories, highlighting excellence across land, sea, farm and traditional craft.<\/p>\n

The 2026 Euro-Toques Ireland Food Awards Winners<\/p>\n

WATER (Sponsored by BIM \u2013 Bord Iascaigh Mhara): Aran Island Seafoods \u2013 small-scale crab fishing and sustainable shellfish production<\/p>\n

LAND (Sponsored by La Rousse Foods): Garryhinch Mushrooms \u2013 innovative and sustainable mushroom cultivation<\/p>\n

FARM (Sponsored by Ballymaloe Cookery School): Winetavern Farm \u2013 regenerative rare breed pig farming<\/p>\n

DAIRY \u2013 AGED CHEESE: Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese (for Kinlahan Reserve) \u2013 traditional farmhouse cheesemaking and maturation<\/p>\n

DAIRY \u2013 SOFT CHEESE (Sponsored by CAIS): Leitrim Hill Creamery (for Cnoc Liatroma) \u2013 artisan Irish soft cheesemaking<\/p>\n

ARTISAN PRODUCE (Sponsored by Gather & Gather): Dunany Flour \u2013 traditional field-to-flour stone milling<\/p>\n

TRADITIONAL CRAFT \/ SKILL (Sponsored by Brita Ireland): Micil Distillery (for Micil Irish Poit\u00edn) \u2013 revival of traditional Irish poit\u00edn distilling<\/p>\n

Speaking at the awards, Conor Halpenny, Chair of Euro-Toques Ireland, said the theme reflected the organisation\u2019s founding principles, highlighting how food connects people, place and tradition. He noted that the awards recognise producers whose work strengthens communities and preserves Irish food culture for future generations.<\/p>\n

Aishling Moore, Head of the Euro-Toques Ireland Food Council, added that this year\u2019s winners represent the diversity and depth of Irish food production, from seafood and mushrooms to heritage pork, farmhouse cheese, flour and traditional spirits, all rooted in integrity and craft.<\/p>\n

The ceremony also featured a celebration of Irish wool heritage, with each winner receiving a handmade woollen blanket from \u00c9riu in County Wicklow, highlighting efforts to rebuild Irish wool supply chains and support local fibre producers.<\/p>\n

The event concluded with a celebratory lunch showcasing Irish produce from across the awards, reinforcing Euro-Toques Ireland\u2019s focus on collaboration, sustainability and the importance of strong food communities.<\/p>\n

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