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Three Carlow food and drink businesses have taken home top honours from the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025, winning national recognition across the food, drink, and hospitality sectors.
Murphy's Butchers in Tullow, was named as Meat Producer of the Year; Malone Fruit Farm in Ballon was named as Fruit & Vegetable Producer of the Year and Ballykealey House in Ballon was named as Food Lovers Choice Award - Ireland's Ancient East.
Held at The K Club and supported by FBD Insurance, the awards celebrate those who champion local provenance, sustainability, and authentic Irish food experiences.
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Minister Noel Grealish was the guest of honour at the event acknowledging everyone’s contribution to Irish food, drink and hospitality.
Commenting on the event, Minister Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, said:
“I was delighted to attend the Good Food Ireland Awards, which brings together two of Ireland’s most successful indigenous sectors – food and tourism. At their heart, the Good Food Ireland Awards honour excellence, and reflect the values and vision embedded in Food Vision 2030, our national strategy for sustainable agri-food development, that have made Irish food a global benchmark for quality and sustainability.”
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