A recipe for success! Longford bread baker competes for a place at the ploughing

Ballinamuck ICA member Tess Murphy is representing Longford in the semi-final of the ICA’s famous Brown Bread Competition today, Tuesday July 28.

Best wishes are being extended to Longford woman Tess Murphy, who will represent Longford in the national semi-final of the Irish Countrywomen's Association (ICA) famous Brown Bread Competition today, Tuesday July 28.

Tess Murphy after winning the Longford title | Ballinamuck ICA

Tess is a member of the Ballinamuck ICA branch.

Having secured the Longford title, the talented baker will now compete against county winners from across the country.

Shots from the semi-final of the brown bread baking competition | The Irish Country Woman's Association

Success today could earn Tess one of three coveted places in the final at the National Ploughing Championships this September.

The Irish Countrywomen's Association Brown Bread Competition celebrates one of Ireland's best-loved baking traditions, with competitors judged on the quality, taste, texture and presentation of their homemade brown bread.

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