Young Limerick chef shines at international culinary competition

A YOUNG CHEF from Coláiste Íde and Iosef, Abbeyfeale has represented Irish culinary arts at a cooking competition in Scotland.

Naoise Ahern competed at the Scotland and Ireland District Finals of the Rotary Great Britain and Ireland Young Chef Competition, which took place on March 14, Saturday.

The competition was in partnership with the Hospitality Training Campus and the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB), which aims to inspire young culinary talent, encouraging creativity, skill development, and a passion for quality food.

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Chef and food consultant Tom Flavin, who mentored Naoise leading up to the competition, said: “We had an amazing experience that was wonderful to be part of. We were very pleased with our entire experience and are very proud to have represented Ireland. We will be back again next year”.

Bernadette Enright, Manager of LCETB’s Hospitality Campus, said: “It is vital that we continue to support and encourage hospitality training at secondary school level.”

“The standard demonstrated by the students in this competition is truly inspiring.”

A statement from the Limerick Rotary reads: “Naoise may not have advanced this time, but in the eyes of his supporters, he remains a remains a true champion.”