Mentor, ambassador and popular Donegal chef, Brian McDermott is announced as Blas na hÉireann 2021 Producers’ Champion alongside a baker’s dozen of highly commended nominees

This year the Blas team asked producers to nominate people who they felt were doing their utmost to support and promote Irish food. Looking back on 2020, it was very clear that local support was invaluable to producers and this was evident in the suggestions that came back from producers. So much so that rather than just one name coming forward from the nominations, they saw a dream team of champions being suggested all across the country who had supported producers in a very tough year.

The names that were suggested represent a broad range across the food industry from chefs and independent retailers to advisers and networks: Ardkeen Stores, Brian McDermott, Ciara Leahy, Conor Spacey, Con Traas, the Gastro Gays, Gaz Smith, Hussey Fruit & Veg, Indie Fude, Joe McNamee, McCambridges, Olivia Duff, Oonagh Monahan, Phillippe Farineau. A baker’s dozen of Blas na hÉireann heroes alongside one name who just pipped the post, as chef Brian McDermott is announced as Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champion 2021.

“2020 was a year like no other for our producers,” says Artie Clifford, Chairperson of Blas na hÉireann, “and with the pandemic stretching on into this year, we weren’t surprised to see such a widespread and diverse mix of nominees for our 2021 Producers’ Champion. People have continued to support local and the sense of community so firmly established during the challenge of last year has been maintained. We wanted to give a shout out to all the great individuals, couples, families and businesses who were nominated. The work being done in every corner of this island by people on the ground in a variety of professions is immense, all with one common goal of supporting and championing Irish food. We’re thrilled to announce Brian McDermott as the ultimate Producers’ Champion for 2021.”

Joining past Producers’ Champion and heroes of the Irish food industry like Simon Coveney, Neven Maguire, John & Sally McKenna, Shane McArdle, Kai’s Jess Murphy and last year’s winners, Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell and Rachel Allen, Brian is in good company when it comes to celebrating and supporting the very best in Irish food and drinks.

Speaking of his award Brian said, “I’m so chuffed to be announced as the Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champion for 2021. I’ve been a long-time supporter of what Artie and the Blas team do each year and I love being a part of the process in finding great Irish products. We missed not being in Dingle last October, but seeing the awards go ahead virtually was brilliant. Being from Donegal I have been so lucky to be surrounded by wonderful produce all my life and seeing that produce used with such respect by my mother growing up stayed with me. Banging the drum for the best of Irish is second nature to me and I’m thrilled that my passion has been recognised in this way by the producers I admire so much.”

Entries for the 2021 Blas na hEireann awards are open to all food & drink producers across the island find out more

Remember, a simple message in these unusual times….
eat well, support local producers and buy Irish food

We are delighted to be working with Donegal LEO to support this year’s Best in Donegal.

“Over the years, Donegal food businesses have enjoyed great success at Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, and it’s a great celebration of the best in the business,” said Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise Donegal. “Developing the Donegal food story is a key focus for Local Enterprise Office Donegal and our Food Coast Donegal initiative aims to support, celebrate and grow the food sector in the county. Donegal benefits from an abundance of locally sourced ingredients, from the finest fish and meats to fresh homegrown vegetables. It’s an exciting time for food in the county and while we’ve always been known for our stunning landscape now the food that comes from that landscape is getting the recognition it deserves. Feedback from staycationers last summer consistently mentioned the quality and value of the Donegal food experience and we look forward to building on that tradition.”

This year, as always, every entry will be eligible for the Best in County award, which is awarded to the highest scoring product from that county.

Donegal winners and finalists in 2020 included Aran Ard Teo, Atlantic Treasures, Donegal Rapeseed, Filligans, Green pastures, The Shack & Wild Fischia bakehouse. You can find more details on finalists & winners here

“The last 12 months have been like no other in the history of Blas na hÉireann,” says Chairman Artie Clifford. “We could never have imagined what lay ahead when we launched last year’s awards. It is testament to our team, our partners in UCC, IT Tralee and TU Dublin, our sponsors, the resilience and innovation of our amazing producers and our wider Blas community that we were able to announce our 2020 winners in a virtual celebration last October. It is with this experience under our belt that we can confidently launch Blas 2021 – knowing that no matter what, we will celebrate the very finest Irish food and drink in the best way possible.”

These are exceptionally rigorously-judged awards, as Blas na hÉireann use an innovative blind-tasting judging system developed by Blas with the Food Science Dept of UCC and the University of Copenhagen that is now recognised as an industry gold standard worldwide. Last year, these systems were successfully moved from the campus in UCC to Dingle to work within constraints of lockdown and travel restrictions.

“2020 was an incredibly difficult year,” says Blas na hÉireann Chairman Artie Clifford. “With businesses pushed to the brink, the closure of the hospitality sector left many producers without some of their key accounts. However, with many producers pivoting their business quickly and the general public getting far more interested in the quality of the food in their basket and on their plate, there were deep ties made between communities and their local producers. Our goal is to build on this and ensure that when restaurants reopen, the ties made between the public and these products remains.

So whether a new business has flourished over the past 12 months or an existing product is being used in a brand new way, a Blas na hÉireann gold stamp of approval could see it reach new heights and, most importantly, new customers.

You can watch a video of our 2020 judging here 
2020 – Response to challenges & restrictions, how we judged

Find out more about the awards & enter online

2021 Press Coverage

Donegal Democrat – 23rd April 2021

We are looking for your local heroes! The person or people you feel are doing the most to promote and support Irish food for our ‘Producers Champion Award’

Since 2014, a champion of Irish food has been voted for by producers and past winners include Neven Maguire, John & Sally McKenna, Shane McArdle and Jess Murphy. In 2020 Innovators, educators and Irish food ambassadors, Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell and Rachel Allen were voted Blas na hÉireann 2020 Producers’ Champions. 

Over the past year we have seen just how important local support is, this year we are asking you to let us know who you think should be recognised. 

You can name anyone (person or people) who is working hard on behalf of Irish food, particularly on the ground supporting producers locally. They can be the unsung heroes of the food industry, members of your local community or an inspirational chef. We want to know who is important to food producers across the country and why.

It just takes a minute to complete the form, once you know who you would like to nominate (you can nominate up to 3)

Make your suggestions

Clodagh Kerry, Placement Manager in UCC for the BSc Food Science https://www.ucc.ie/en/ck505/ and BSc Nutritional Science https://www.ucc.ie/en/ck504/ has been in touch with us.

Clodagh is currently seeking placement opportunities from the 22^nd March until the end of August.

For more details you can contact Clodagh Kerry on 086 8532060.

Clodagh Kerr, Work Placement Manager
c.kerr@ucc.ie

Rosemary from Tullahay Farm featured in Irish Country Living magazine

Upcoming Ask Me Anything with Retail Buyer Malachy O’Connor is now live for registration here

Taste4Success – new course for microbreweries, training in place – Registration here

Lots of you have asked about a mini treat box and we are delighted to let you know that you can now order a Little Blas Box, a little treat of coffee and handmade chocolates from 2 of this year’s Gold Award winners. The little parcel of treats includes Velo Coffee from Cork and Clotilde’s Handmade Boozy Truffles from Co. Sligo. The little Blas Box is €20 which includes postage to anywhere in Ireland

Update – these have now sold out

Find out more about Blas Boxes here

The very first Blas Box will be released in time for Christmas gifts this year. It will bring together a selection of the very best of Irish food and drinks which have been stand outs for the judges in the past couple of years.

As this is the very first time we are creating a Blas Box it is a very limited edition. You can contact us on info@irishfoodawards.com with questions

The Blas Box – full details below

Important things to know….
Blas Box is €110 per box which includes delivery to anywhere in Ireland

The delicious selection, chosen specifically for your Christmas larder is as follows;

Drinks
Five Farms Cream Liqueur (Cork) Gold 2020
plus a tasting sample of Dingle Gin and Longueville House Apple Brandy
plus Orange & Cranberry Cordial – Naturally Cordial (Wexford)

Hot Drinks
Velo Coffee (Cork) Gold 2020
McEntee’s Irish Afternoon Tea (Louth) Gold 2020
Refuge Hot Chocolate (Antrim) Gold & Best Artisan 2018

Sweet
Gooseberry Marmalade – Wild About (Wexford) Gold 2020
Chocolate Biscuit Cake – The Cupcake Bloke (Dublin) Gold 2020
Handmade Sweets – SeaSugar (Antrim) Gold 2020
Salted Caramel Butter Fudge – Mella’s Fudge (Cork) Silver 2019
Single Origin Milk Chocolate with Caramel Sprinkles & Sea Salt – Rhoda Cocoa (Wicklow) Gold 2020

Savoury
(Includes short recipes and suggestions on what to pair with)

Guinness Sticky Onion Marmalade – The Scullery (Tipperary) Gold 2020
The Lodge Barna Mustard – The Lodge Barna (Galway) Bronze 2020
Red Jalapeno Jelly – A Bit on the Side (Meath) Gold 2019
Za’atar Lavosh Flatbreads – Mezze (Waterford) Gold 2020
Joe’s Farm Beetroot Crisps – Joe’s Farm (Cork) Bronze 2020

Would you like to reserve one of these limited edition boxes?
Email us to info@irishfoodawards.com

Results will be announced online on Saturday 3rd Oct
The will be shared on here

You can check the timings below either alphabetically by category or by session timings

Alphabetically by category
Alcoholic Drinks – Ale	3.30pm
Alcoholic Drinks – Beer & Lager	3.30pm
Alcoholic Drinks – Cider Medium / Dry	3.30pm
Alcoholic Drinks – Cider Sweet	3.30pm
Alcoholic Drinks – Fermented	3.30pm
Alcoholic Drinks – Porter & Stout	3.30pm
Alcoholic Drinks – Special (such as sparkling)	3.30pm
Baby Food	1.30pm
Bacon – Rashers Green	12noon
Bacon – Rashers Smoked	12noon
Bacon Other	12noon
Bacon Sweet	12noon
Beef – Burger Style	12noon
Beef – Fillet	12noon
Beef – Other	12noon
Beef – Ribeye	12noon
Beef – Roast	12noon
Beef – Striploin / Sirloin	12noon
Beef Bone In	12noon
Biscuits	2pm
Bread – Craft Bakers Soda Bread	2pm
Bread – Craft Bakers Yeast Bread	2pm
Bread – Packaged Bread	2pm
Bread – Sourdough	2pm
Cakes – Chocolate	2pm
Cakes – Other	2pm
Cakes, Pies, Crumbles, Other	2pm
Cheese – Blue	12.30pm
Cheese – Goats Cheese	12.30pm
Cheese – Hard	12.30pm
Cheese – Hard ( Added Flavour)	12.30pm
Cheese Soft & Semi Soft	12.30pm
Chef’s Larder	5pm
Chicken, Added Flavour	12noon
Chocolate – Individual Chocolates	2.30pm
Chocolate Bars	2.30pm
Chocolate Biscuit Cake	2pm
Chocolate Collections	2.30pm
Chutney	3pm
Confectionery	2.30pm
Conserve	2.30pm
Continental Style Breads – Including Brioche, Ciabatta, Focaccia, Bagels	2pm
Cured Meat, Charcuterie	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie Beef	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie Ham	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie Poultry	12noon
Dairy – Butter	12.30pm
Dairy – Butter – Flavoured	12.30pm
Dairy – Cream	12.30pm
Dairy – Cream Fermented	12.30pm
Dairy – Milk	12.30pm
Dairy – Milk (Other)	12.30pm
Dairy – Yoghurt (Flavoured)	12.30pm
Dairy – Yogurt (Plain)	12.30pm
Dairy Milk (Flavoured)	12.30pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Baked Goods Sweet	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Bread	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Meat	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Other	2pm
Dressings	3pm
Granola	2.30pm
Honey	2.30pm
Hot Drinks – Coffee	2.30pm
Hot Drinks – Other Hot Drinks	2.30pm
Hot Drinks – Tea	2.30pm
Hummus	3pm
Ice Cream & Sorbets – Frozen Yogurts	12.30pm
Ice Cream & Sorbets – Ice Cream	12.30pm
Ice Cream & Sorbets – Sorbets	12.30pm
Jellies	3pm
Lamb	12noon
Lamb – Added Flavour	12noon
Marmalade	2.30pm
Morning Baked Goods – Baps & Floury Buns	2pm
Morning Baked Goods – Muffins & Other Morning Goods	2pm
Morning Baked Goods – Scones	2pm
Muesli, Porridge & Other Cereals	2.30pm
Mustard	3pm
Non Alcholic Drinks – Carbonated Drinks	3.30pm
Non Alcholic Drinks – Cordials	3.30pm
Non Alcholic Drinks – Fruit Based Juices	3.30pm
Non Alcholic Drinks – Veg Based Juices	3.30pm
Oils	3pm
Oils (Flavoured)	3pm
Other	12noon
Other Meats	12noon
Other Sweet Snacks	2pm
Pastries – Pastries (inc. Danish, Croissant, Pain Au Chocolate)	2pm
Pastries – Tarts	2pm
Pesto	3pm
Pickle	3pm
Popcorn Sweet	2.30pm
Pork	12noon
Poultry	12noon
Poultry – Chicken	12noon
Poultry – Duck & Goose	12noon
Poultry – Eggs	12noon
Poultry – Turkey	12noon
Preserve	2.30pm
Pudding – Black	12noon
Pudding – White	12noon
Puddings	2pm
Puddings & Desserts	2pm
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Dough Based (Veg)	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Sausage Rolls	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Fish	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Fruit based	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Meat	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Vegetarian	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Dough Based (with Meat or Fish)	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Fish	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Meat	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Potato	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Stuffing	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Vegetarian	1.30pm
Ready Mix Cakes & Breads	2pm
Relish	3pm
Salt	3pm
Salt (Flavoured)	3pm
Sauces (Egg based)	3pm
Sauces (Hot sauce)	3pm
Sauces (Other)	3pm
Sauces (Tomato Based)	3pm
Sausages – Flavoured Pork	12noon
Sausages – Other Meat	12noon
Sausages – Pork	12noon
Savoury Pies/Quiches	1.30pm
Savoury Snacks – Crisps	3.30pm
Savoury Snacks – Other	3.30pm
Seafood Products – Cold Smoked	1pm
Seafood Products – Hot Smoked	1pm
Seafood Products – Prepared Fish	1pm
Seafood Products – Prepared Shellfish	1pm
Seasonings	3pm
Soups & Chowders – Chowder	1.30pm
Soups & Chowders – Vegetarian	1.30pm
Spirits & Liqueurs – Cream Liqueurs	3.30pm
Spirits & Liqueurs – Dark Spirits & Liqueurs	3.30pm
Spirits & Liqueurs – White Spirits & Liqueurs	3.30pm
Spirits & Liqueurs with added mixers	3.30pm
Sweet Dough Goods – Sweet Buns	2pm
Sweet Dough Goods – Teabrack	2pm
Sweet Sauces & Dips	2.30pm
Sweet Spreads	2.30pm
Terrines/Paté – Meat	1pm
Terrines/Patés – Seafood & Vegetarian	1pm
Traditional Irish Yeast (Barm) Brack	2pm
Vinegars	3pm

Session by session…

Session 1 – 12 noon
Bacon – Rashers Green	12noon
Bacon – Rashers Smoked	12noon
Bacon Sweet	12noon
Bacon Other	12noon
Beef – Fillet	12noon
Beef – Striploin / Sirloin	12noon
Beef – Ribeye	12noon
Beef – Burger Style	12noon
Beef – Roast	12noon
Beef Bone In	12noon
Beef – Other	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie Beef	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie Ham	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie Poultry	12noon
Cured Meat, Charcuterie	12noon
Other	12noon
Lamb	12noon
Lamb – Added Flavour	12noon
Other Meats	12noon
Pork	12noon
Poultry – Chicken	12noon
Poultry	12noon
Chicken, Added Flavour	12noon
Poultry – Duck & Goose	12noon
Poultry – Turkey	12noon
Poultry – Eggs	12noon
Black Pudding	12noon
White Pudding	12noon
Pork Sausages	12noon
Flavoured Pork Sausages	12noon
Sausages – Other Meat	12noon
Session 2
Dairy – Butter	12.30pm
Dairy – Butter – Flavoured	12.30pm
Dairy – Cream	12.30pm
Dairy – Cream Fermented	12.30pm
Dairy – Milk	12.30pm
Dairy Milk (Flavoured)	12.30pm
Dairy – Milk (Other)	12.30pm
Dairy – Yogurt (Plain)	12.30pm
Dairy – Yoghurt (Flavoured)	12.30pm
Ice Cream & Sorbets – Ice Cream	12.30pm
Ice Cream & Sorbets – Sorbets	12.30pm
Ice Cream & Sorbets – Frozen Yogurts	12.30pm
Cheese – Blue	12.30pm
Cheese – Goats Cheese	12.30pm
Cheese – Hard	12.30pm
Cheese – Hard ( Added Flavour)	12.30pm
Cheese Soft & Semi Soft	12.30pm
Session 3
Seafood Products – Cold Smoked	1pm
Seafood Products – Hot Smoked	1pm
Seafood Products – Prepared Fish	1pm
Seafood Products – Prepared Shellfish	1pm
Terrines/Paté – Meat	1pm
Terrines/Patés – Seafood & Vegetarian	1pm
Session 4
Savoury Pies/Quiches	1.30pm
Soups & Chowders – Chowder	1.30pm
Soups & Chowders – Vegetarian	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Fish	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Meat	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Vegetarian	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Dough Based (with Meat or Fish)	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Dough Based (Veg)	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Sausage Rolls	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Stuffing	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Potato	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Fish	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Meat	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Vegetarian	1.30pm
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Fruit based	1.30pm
Baby Food	1.30pm
Session 5
Bread – Craft Bakers Soda Bread	2pm
Bread – Craft Bakers Yeast Bread	2pm
Bread – Sourdough	2pm
Bread – Packaged Bread	2pm
Traditional Irish Yeast (Barm) Brack	2pm
Sweet Dough Goods – Teabrack	2pm
Sweet Dough Goods – Sweet Buns	2pm
Morning Baked Goods – Scones	2pm
Morning Baked Goods – Baps & Floury Buns	2pm
Morning Baked Goods – Muffins & Other Morning Goods	2pm
Continental Style Breads – Including Brioche, Ciabatta, Focaccia, Bagels	2pm
Pastries – Pastries (inc. Danish, Croissant, Pain Au Chocolate)	2pm
Pastries – Tarts	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Bread	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Baked Goods Sweet	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Other	2pm
Dietary Specific Goods – Meat	2pm
Ready Mix Cakes & Breads	2pm
Puddings & Desserts	2pm
Cakes – Chocolate	2pm
Cakes – Other	2pm
Chocolate Biscuit Cake	2pm
Cakes, Pies, Crumbles, Other	2pm
Puddings	2pm
Biscuits	2pm
Other Sweet Snacks	2pm
Session 6
Popcorn Sweet	2.30pm
Chocolate Bars	2.30pm
Chocolate Collections	2.30pm
Chocolate – Individual Chocolates	2.30pm
Confectionery	2.30pm
Granola	2.30pm
Muesli, Porridge & Other Cereals	2.30pm
Conserve	2.30pm
Honey	2.30pm
Marmalade	2.30pm
Preserve	2.30pm
Sweet Spreads	2.30pm
Sweet Sauces & Dips	2.30pm
Coffee	2.30pm
Tea	2.30pm
Other Hot Drinks	2.30pm
Session 7
Chutney	3pm
Dressings	3pm
Hummus	3pm
Jellies	3pm
Mustard	3pm
Oils	3pm
Oils (Flavoured)	3pm
Pesto	3pm
Pickle	3pm
Relish	3pm
Salt	3pm
Salt (Flavoured)	3pm
Sauces (Egg based)	3pm
Sauces (Other)	3pm
Sauces (Tomato Based)	3pm
Sauces (Hot sauce)	3pm
Seasonings	3pm
Vinegars	3pm
Session 8
Crisps	3.30pm
Savoury Snacks Other	3.30pm
Carbonated Drinks	3.30pm
Cordials	3.30pm
Fruit Based Juices	3.30pm
Veg Based Juices	3.30pm
Cream Liqueurs	3.30pm
Dark Spirits & Liqueurs	3.30pm
White Spirits & Liqueurs	3.30pm
Spirits & Liqueurs with added mixers	3.30pm
Fermented Drinks	3.30pm
Ale	3.30pm
Beer & Lager	3.30pm
Porter & Stout	3.30pm
Cider Medium / Dry	3.30pm
Cider Sweet	3.30pm
Special (such as sparkling)	3.30pm
Chef’s Larder	5pm

One of the important elements of the awards is the beautiful glass from Dingle Crystal. Although we won’t be gathered together this year to present the glass to our winners we want to be sure that every winner for this year receives their award despite us not gathering together for the presentation.

For our winners, we are working to arrange to have the awards available for pick up in their county from the Monday following the awards.
This will differ county by county.

Bank of Ireland, our partners in The Blas Backyard have kindly offered to host the collection in their local branches, see current confirmed list below.

This will allow a few things;

Firstly, a space which is safe and accessible for collection

Secondly, we will be working with local press in each county to arrange to have a photo opportunity to capture the moment when a winning producer collects their award. It will present for our winners, where we can, an opportunity to have a presentation photograph taken.

Please note that some details are still being confirmed so check back here for final details

Please note on the times listed below – This is an ideal time to collect as local press has been invited at this time. You do not have to collect at this time, you can collect at a time that suits you, within the branch opening hours

Antrim	TBC	Awards will be co-ordinated with Invest NI
Armagh	TBC	Awards will be co-ordinated with Invest NI
Bray	Wednesday 7th @ 11am	Bank of Ireland Bray
CARLOW	Tuesday 6th @ 3pm	Bank of Ireland Carlow
CAVAN	Monday 5th @ 11am	Bank of Ireland Cavan
CLARE	Tuesday 6th @10. 30am	Bank of Ireland Ennis
Cork – Bandon	Tuesday 6th @ 2.30pm	Bank of Ireland Bandon
Cork – Clonakilty	Tuesday 6th @ 1.30pm	Bank of Ireland Clonakilty
Cork – Fermoy	Tuesday 6th @ 11am	Bank of Ireland Fermoy
Cork – Midleton	Wednesday 7th @ 11.30am	Bank of Ireland Midleton
Cork – Patrick St	Staggered times to be advised	Bank of Ireland Patrick’s St
Derry	TBC	Awards will be co-ordinated with Invest NI
DONEGAL		Awards will be delivered to winners with An Post
Down	TBC	Awards will be co-ordinated with Invest NI
Dublin		Awards will be delivered to winners with An Post
Fermanagh	TBC	Awards will be co-ordinated with Invest NI
GALWAY	Monday 5th @ 2pm	Bank of Ireland Eyre Square
KERRY	Monday 5th @ 11.30	Bank of Ireland Killarney
KILDARE	Monday 5th @12.30pm	Bank of Ireland Naas
KILKENNY	Tuesday 6th @ 10.30am	Bank of Ireland Kilenny
LAOIS	Wednesday 7th @ 12.30pm	Bank of Ireland Portlaois
LEITRIM	Monday 5th @ 1.30pm	Bank of Ireland Carrick-on-Shannon
LIMERICK	Tuesday 6th @ 11.30am	Bank of Ireland O’Connell St
LONGFORD	Monday 5th @ 2.30pm	Bank of Ireland Longford
LOUTH	Wednesday 7th @ 1pm	Bank of Ireland Drogheda (Laurence St)
MAYO	Wednesday 7th @ 1.30pm	Bank of Ireland Castlebar
MEATH	Wednesday 7th @ 2pm	Bank of Ireland Trim
MONAGHAN	Tuesday 6th @ 2pm	Bank of Ireland Monaghan
OFFALY	Tuesday 6th @ 2.30pm	Bank of Ireland Tullamore
ROSCOMMON	Wednesday 7th @ 2.30pm	Bank of Ireland Roscommon
SLIGO	Wednesdau 7th @ 3pm	Bank of Ireland Sligo
TIPPERARY	Monday 5th @ 3pm	Bank of Ireland Clonmel
Tyrone	TBC	Awards will be co-ordinated with Invest NI
WATERFORD	Tuesday 6th @ 12noon	Bank of Ireland Waterford (Quay’s)
WESTMEATH	Monday 5th @ 12noon	Bank of Ireland Mullingar
WEXFORD	Wednesday 7th @ 10.30am	Bank of Ireland Wexford