Richmount Cordial Company announced as the winner of Best in County Longford

Richmount Cordial Company was announced as the winner of Best in County Longford at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, Ireland’s largest blind-tasted food competition.

The Irish Food Awards, now in their 18th year are firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island of Ireland.

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This year, three producers from County Longford were shortlisted across a wide range of categories, with Richmount Cordial Company taking home a coveted Blas award and winning Best in County, proudly sponsored by Longford Local Enterprise Office and Longford County Council.

Michael Nevin, Head of Enterprise at Longford County Council said, “Huge congratulations to Richmount Cordial Company, winner of Best in County Longford at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, Ireland’s largest blind-tasted food competition.

“We also proudly celebrate Panelto Foods and The Farmhouse Trees & Bees Ltd., Longford’s exceptional finalists in their respective categories, showcasing the county’s rich food heritage. With thousands of entries judged purely on taste, these honours reflect true excellence in Irish food and drink.

“Longford food and drink producers are proudly supported by Enterprise Ireland, Longford LEO and the Midlands Regional Food & Drink Network, driving innovation and quality across the region.”

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2025 marks another record year for Blas na hÉireann, with over 3,000 entries across more than 180 categories, reflecting the strength and diversity of Irish food and drink.

This year’s finalists and winners had the opportunity to showcase their products at the Blas Village and the popular Eat Ireland in a Day market, both of which returned to Dingle alongside the annual Backyard at Blas panel discussions supported by Bank of Ireland.

The weekend offered producers a chance to connect with buyers, industry experts, media, fellow producers, and food lovers, while also celebrating the people, and the talents, that make Irish food so special.

Speaking after the announcement, Artie Clifford, Chairperson of Blas na hÉireann, said, “Every year the standard rises, and 2025 has been no exception. To see such talented producers from County Longford represented on the shortlist, and now to celebrate the winners from that county, is a real testament to the skill, creativity, and resilience of Ireland’s food producers.

“Making it to the finalist stage alone is a huge achievement, and to win at Blas is something of which to be incredibly proud. Irish food and drink continues to go from strength to strength, and it is a joy to celebrate that strength and that community in Dingle.”

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The Blas na hÉireann awards weekend ran from October 2 to 5 in Dingle, with a packed programme of events shining a spotlight on the very best of Irish food and drink.

Sustainability once again remained a key focus, with the event continuing to build on its waste-free commitments and support a more conscious future for Irish food.