Good Food Ireland®20th Anniversary Awards 2026 - Media Coverage
Immediate Release - October/November 2026
Good Food Ireland® 20th Anniversary Celebration & Gala Awards 2026 in association with FBD Insurance, at host partner hotel InterContinental Dublin.
Marking 20 years of Good Food Ireland®, this year’s Awards recognise outstanding businesses, producers, people and culinary experiences from across the island of Ireland, celebrating those putting Irish food and drink at the heart of the visitor experience.
All finalists:
- Dining in Dublin Magazine: GOOD FOOD IRELAND® ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS 2026 | Dining in Dublin Magazine
- Agriland: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/farmers-and-growers-shortlisted-for-prestigious-food-awards/
Cork:
- Cork Independent Online: https://www.corkindependent.
com/2026/10/22/good-news-for- good-food-awards/ – Featuring: Hayfield Manor; Maryborough Hotel; The Church Restaurant; The Lifeboat Inn; The Glandore Inn; URRU Culinary Store; Milleens Cheese; Tom Durcan Meats; K O’Connell Fish Merchants; Ummera Smokehouse; Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur. - Cork Independent Print: 0022322056.pdf – Featuring: Hayfield Manor; Maryborough Hotel; The Church Restaurant; The Lifeboat Inn; The Glandore Inn; URRU Culinary Store; Milleens Cheese; Tom Durcan Meats; K O’Connell Fish Merchants; Ummera Smokehouse; Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur.
Donegal:
- Ireland Live: https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/donegal-live/eight-donegal-businesses-shortlisted-for-good-food-ireland-awards-9319374 – Featuring: Lemon Tree; The Bakery Shack; The Blue Goat; Rathmullan House; Viking House Hotel; Andersons Boathouse; Breac House; Crolly Distillery
- Donegal Live: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/eight-donegal-businesses-shortlisted-for-good-food-ireland-awards-9319373 – Featuring: Lemon Tree; The Bakery Shack; The Blue Goat; Rathmullan House; Viking House Hotel; Andersons Boathouse; Breac House; Crolly Distillery
Kilkenny:
- Ireland Live: https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/kilkenny-live/two-kilkenny-businesses-shortlisted-for-prestigious-good-food-ireland-20th-anniversary-awards-2026-9315992 – Featuring: Newpark Hotel and O’Shea Farms
- Kilkenny Live: https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/business/two-kilkenny-businesses-shortlisted-for-prestigious-good-food-ireland-20th-anniversary-awards-2026-9315988 – Featuring: Newpark Hotel and O’Shea Farms
Laois:
- Laois Nationalist: https://www.laois-nationalist.ie/news/two-laois-companies-compete-in-good-food-ireland-awards-2026_arid-20332256.html – Featuring: Ballyfin Demesne and G’s Gourmet Jams
Leitrim:
- Ireland Live: https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/leitrim-live/carrick-on-shannon-restaurants-nominated-931873 – Featuring: The Oarsman and The Red Bank Restaurant
- Leitrim Live: https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/carrick-on-shannon-restaurants-nominated-931873 – Featuring: The Oarsman and The Red Bank Restaurant
Louth:
- Ireland Live: https://www.ireland-live.ie/east/louth-live/louth-businesses-shortlisted-for-prestigious-food-awards-9315698 – Featuring: The Glyde Inn and Oriel Sea Salt
- Louth Live: https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/business/louth-businesses-shortlisted-for-prestigious-food-awards-9315343 – Featuring: The Glyde Inn and Oriel Sea Salt
Longford:
- Ireland Live: https://www.ireland-live.ie/midlands/longford-live/longford-business-shortlisted-for-prestigious-good-food-ireland-award-9318936 – Featuring John Stone Beef
- Longford Live: https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/longford-business-shortlisted-for-prestigious-good-food-ireland-award-9318659 – Featuring John Stone Beef
Mayo:
- The Connaught Telegraph: Mayo to be well represented at Good Food Ireland awards | Connaught Telegraph – Featuring: Ashford Castle Estate; The Lodge at Ashford Castle; Breaffy House Resort; An Port Mór; Kelly’s Kitchen; The Tavern Bar & Restaurant; Kelly’s of Newport; Croagh Patrick Seafoods; Calvey’s Achill Mountain Lamb; Achill Island Sea Salt
Tipperary:
- Ireland Live: Tipperary businesses announced as finalists in the Good Food Ireland Awards 2026 – Featuring: The Cashel Palace; Sadler’s Restaurant & Bar; Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen; Country Choice; The Apple Farm; Galtee Honey Farm
- Tipperary Live: Tipperary businesses announced as finalists in the Good Food Ireland Awards 2026 – Featuring: The Cashel Palace; Sadler’s Restaurant & Bar; Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen; Country Choice; The Apple Farm; Galtee Honey Farm
Click Here For Full List of Finalists & Awards Information
Taking place on Monday, 16 November 2026
In association with FBD Insurance
Proudly supported by BIM, Tourism Ireland, Allfresh, AIB, Waterford, Irish Farmers Association (IFA), National Inshore Fishermen’s Association (NIFA), Fáilte Ireland, Guinness Storehouse, amongst others.
