Pictured Above: Birgitta Curtin Burren Smokehouse,  Margaret Jeffares Good Food Ireland, John Cahalan FBD Insurance &
Ed Cooney The Merrion Hotel at the launch of the Good Food Ireland Awards 2025 in association with FBD Insurance

It has just been revealed that leading food, drink and tourism hospitality businesses from across the island of Ireland have been named as finalists in the forthcoming Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance – the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold Ireland’s culinary excellence, celebrate local provenance and honour sustainable practices.

Taking place on Monday, 10th November 2025 at The K Club, Co. Kildare, the Awards will see finalists from every corner of Ireland gather to celebrate the very best in Irish food, drink and hospitality.

This year’s impressive finalists span the full breadth of the industry, from five-star and boutique hotels to artisan food and drink producers, family-run butchers, sustainable farms, seafood specialists, destination restaurants and unique food tourism experiences.

A flavour of this year’s national finalists includes:

• Leinster – The Farmhouse Cafe & Bakehouse (Dublin), Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa (Co. Wexford), Malone Fruit Farm (Co. Carlow), Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms (Co. Offaly), Oriel Sea Salt (Co. Louth)
• Munster – The Cashel Palace (Co. Tipperary), Ballymaloe House Hotel (Co. Cork), Wilde Irish Chocolates (Co. Clare), The Europe Hotel & Resort (Co. Kerry)
• Connacht – Ashford Castle Estate (Co. Mayo), Kylemore Abbey (Co. Galway), Croagh Patrick Seafoods (Co. Mayo), Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa (Co. Roscommon)
• Ulster – Galgorm Resort (Co. Antrim), Long Meadow Cider (Co. Armagh), Glastry Farm Ice Cream (Co. Down), Crolly Distillery (Co. Donegal), Wild Thyme Restaurant, Co. Monaghan.

In addition, the ever-popular Food Lovers Choice Awards – voted for by the public – will honour much-loved food, drink and hospitality businesses across five regions: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Dublin and Northern Ireland.

The Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, supported by FBD Insurance, received a record number of nominations ahead of the Organisation’s 20th anniversary in 2026.

Finalists were selected by an independent panel of Irish and international experts following mystery inspections and detailed assessments. Strict judging criteria include commitment to local sourcing, Irish provenance and sustainability.

Commenting on this year’s finalists, Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland®, said:“Good Food Ireland® was born from a desire to celebrate Ireland’s world-class food, drink and farming champions. Many years later, our awards are recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in food, drink and tourism, shining a spotlight on the businesses that play a vital role in our entire food ecosystem, from farm to fork. The calibre of entries this year has been phenomenal – across every county and category, we have seen businesses that truly embody our 2025 theme, ‘Rooted in Taste. Backed by Trust.’ Each finalist should feel enormously proud to be recognised as one of the best in Ireland.”

The Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance, take place on Monday, 10th November 2025. Known as an active and trusted partner to Ireland’s Food and Agri industry, FBD Insurance is, for the second consecutive year, the title sponsor of the Awards. Other key sponsors include AIB, Wine Consultants Ireland, Waterford and Tourism Ireland, among others, whose support is important in celebrating excellence across Ireland’s vibrant food and tourism sectors.

For further information and to view the full list of this year’s finalists, please visit www.goodfoodireland.ie/awards-2025

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For further information, please contact:

• Riki Neill / Jill McLernon, RNN Communications, [email protected] / [email protected]
• Margaret Jeffares, [email protected]/ Tel: +353 53 9158693

About Good Food Ireland® – Notes to Editors

• Good Food Ireland® is the trusted all-island food and tourism brand that assists consumers in discovering the very best of Irish food, drink and hospitality.
• Good Food Ireland® is a trustmark for authentic Irish food and drink experiences of the island of Ireland. Since its establishment in 2006, Good Food Ireland® has played a multi-faceted role in promoting sustainable rural development by supporting local producers, encouraging sustainable practices, enhancing tourism, preserving culinary heritage, and building community engagement.
• These efforts have helped to contribute to the economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and cultural richness of rural Ireland.
• The Good Food Ireland® core emphasis of using local, fresh, seasonal Irish ingredients, encourages tourism-hospitality and retail businesses to prioritise local produce and visitors as well as ourselves here at home to seek it out, hence supporting Irish farmers, food producers and fishermen and sustainably strengthening local economies and communities.
• Through its promotion of local producers, Good Food Ireland® also helps maintain traditional agricultural practices, preserving the heritage and biodiversity of Irish farming.
• Good Food Ireland® connects people with truly authentic Irish experiences – from enjoying locally sourced meals in top restaurants to discovering artisan food products, farm visits, and cookery classes. Every business in its Collection is independently approved and selected for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and using Irish ingredients.
• Whether you’re booking a food tour, planning a gourmet getaway, or shopping for premium artisan foods, Good Food Ireland® brings the real taste of Ireland directly to you.
• Good Food Ireland® has a curated online Food Hall which allows customers to shop directly from Irish producers – offering artisan products, gourmet gift boxes, and unique food-inspired travel experiences, all in one place.
• Good Food Ireland® celebrates Ireland’s vibrant food culture, with a strong focus on seasonal produce, local ingredients, and responsible sourcing – making it easier for consumers to enjoy Ireland’s best food and drink, wherever they are.

See Main Awards 2025 Page and Shortlisted Finalists