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Recognising & celebrating the very best in Irish food & drink. Details of the #Blas2024 winners are on our website.

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@BlasNahEireann
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Details of all the #Blas2024 winners are on our website.
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@BlasNahEireann
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Thrilled to say that tonight Artie has been awarded the @RAI_ie Mike Butt award for his work with Irish food producers. We could not be more proud
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@BlasNahEireann
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Good morning from Dingle, a special hello to all of our events team who would usually be up for hours at this stage! We are missing you this weekend 🌈 #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
Blas na hÉireann
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We are delighted to announce that Jess Murphy @kaigalway has been voted 2019 Producers’ Champion. Recognised by producers for her work with Irish food, she is a true advocate and supporter of Irish ingredients and Irish producers #irishfood #Blas2019
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@BlasNahEireann
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Delighted to announce that the 2016 Food Producers' Champions are John & Sally McKenna aka @McKennasGuides #Blas2016
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@BlasNahEireann
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Simple message... if you are picking up groceries over the next few days please remember to buy Irish, support your local producers #IrishFood
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@BlasNahEireann
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The Blas family is absolutely devastated at the loss of Keady Clifford, beloved daughter of Artie & Linda, partner of Sean, sister of Fallon & Rachel, sister-in-law to Mike & aunt to Anna. No words can describe how much she will be missed.
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@BlasNahEireann
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Our Buyers Showcase is open! Ready for a busy day of showcasing Irish food & drinks #Blas2021 in partnership with Compass Ireland
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@BlasNahEireann
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Our finalists are following #Blas2021 today as we announce the awards, we know the food community are following along to celebrate & support the producers across the country who made it to the finals. Are you cheering the finalists on? Lets show the support in this thread…
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@BlasNahEireann
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This has been a good start to the day! We have been keeping it under wraps but this morning we were honoured to present the Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champion award for 2022 to @IndieFude @LauraFude
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@BlasNahEireann
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We are thrilled to congratulate @ChefBrianMcD as Blas na hÉireann 2021 Producers’ Champion alongside a baker’s dozen of highly commended nominees In this year's results it was very clear that local support was invaluable to producers #irishfood #Blas2021
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@BlasNahEireann
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#Blas2019 judges come from a range of food backgrounds & include chefs, journalistic, food champions & more. We look forward to welcoming them to #Dingle next week!
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@BlasNahEireann
Blas na hÉireann
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RIP Shane McArdle: Thank you Shane ( @buynifood ) for being part of the Blas family & for being our wonderful friend. We will miss you dearly.
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@BlasNahEireann
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To all the families celebrating #Blas2016 - a huge thank you from Artie & his beautiful family. We can't wait for #Blas10
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@BlasNahEireann
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Very proud moment! Just one week on from #Blas2022 @bankofireland have chosen our Blas Box as the “one for everybody in the audience” on @RTELateLateShow Audience will be treated to food and drinks from the very best of Irish!
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@BlasNahEireann
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Good morning! Looking forward to a day of judging all the products that have reached the #Blas2018 final. Safe travels to everyone making their way to #Dingle today.
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@BlasNahEireann
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A few words from @darinaallen thanking the producers. Most importantly reminding us “how important it is to support our local producers” and how wonderful to see “many people have discovered the treasures in their own area” #irishfood #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
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Congratulations to all the #Blas2019 key award winners. The producer of the 2019 Supreme Champion is Green Pastures Donegal.
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@BlasNahEireann
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For the unusual times we are in this year we made a special exception and gave the news to our Supreme Champion a little early this weekend so we could capture the moment @BretzelBakery #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
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#Blas2020 Winner Details And the winners are...
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@BlasNahEireann
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It’s the final countdown. #Blas2020 winners will be revealed online from 12 noon. Please share your congratulations & your own news with pics of your award winning products. Remember to use #Blas2020 here & over on Instagram. Best of luck everyone!
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@BlasNahEireann
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Saturday 5 October 2019 We will start to announce award winners after 11am here on our twitter feed. Good luck everyone! PS Be sure to use #Blas2019 when posting your news!
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@BlasNahEireann
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Congratulations to all our #Blas2019 finalists & winners. Tweet a pic of your #Blas2019 award winning products today with #Blas2019 & we will RT!
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@BlasNahEireann
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We are now open for entry online #Blas2018
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@BlasNahEireann
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The #Blas2016 Champion is @StonewellCider Congratulations!
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@BlasNahEireann
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The producers from Dingle Goats Cheese came to collect the glass award! #Blas2020 #dingle
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@BlasNahEireann
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Yesterday Artie made the 699km round trip to Wexford and back to surprise @WildaboutFoods because as he said, he just wanted to see their reaction! It was so worth it! #Blas2021
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@BlasNahEireann
Blas na hÉireann
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We are on our 3rd day of welcoming buyers to see our 2021 finalists & winners at our Buyers Showcase in partnership with @compassgroupuk , it's been a beautiful setting here @killruddery for a busy few days!
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@BlasNahEireann
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The Blas team worked really hard this summer to see that our judging went ahead, ensuring every entry was handled with the same care and attention as always while working within these unusual times, here's how we did it... #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
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All set for deliveries here in Dublin for Breads & Cakes #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
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We have a lovely bunch of people joining us for our spring Backyard sessions! The online sessions are open to all producers and you can register now
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@BlasNahEireann
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So many people are looking to their local producers, our map of 2020 finalists & winners might be helpful, have you seen it? We worked with @GS1Ireland @BestofIrish_GS1 to create this for the first time in 2020 #irishfood #bestofirish
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@BlasNahEireann
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Looking forward to day 2 of the Backyard at Blas supported by @bankofireland . Here's a snippet of day 1. #Blas2019 #BOIFoodSeries
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@BlasNahEireann
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A massive well done to all producers who were with us today, to all finalists and winners. Have a fantastic night in Dingle #Blas2015
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@BlasNahEireann
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On the road to Dingle after a busy week in Dublin. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by the Blas na hEireann stand at #Gifted and a massive thank you to incredible Irish producers for great company and support #irishfood
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@BlasNahEireann
Blas na hÉireann
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The awards are ready to be sent from Dingle all across the island! If you are a Blas 2021 finalist check the link below for hints and tips on what you need to do before tomorrow #Blas2021
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@BlasNahEireann
Blas na hÉireann
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We had a great day judging yesterday. Have a look at this video to see what we were up to! #Blas2018
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@BlasNahEireann
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Things may be a little different this year but now, more than ever it is essential to shine a spotlight and give that all important clap on the back to the talented producers dotted around the island You can read more on our plans for 2020 here
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@BlasNahEireann
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It’s always wonderful to welcome @nevenmaguire to #Dingle . Thank you Neven for your support & inspirational words! #Blas2019 #WildAtlanticWay #dinglepeninsula
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@BlasNahEireann
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Great to see so many #Blas2019 award winning producers selling their wares at the market today. Be sure to congratulate them if you come across them! ⁦⁦ @dinglefoodfest
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@BlasNahEireann
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Safe travels to everyone making their way to Dingle for #Blas2019 judging.
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@BlasNahEireann
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Every year we have great fun coming up with an eye catching shot of the Blas Supreme Champion - as this selection from previous years proves! Who will be revealed as the #Blas2020 Supreme Champion this Saturday 3rd October?! #ThisisIrishfood #foodawards
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@BlasNahEireann
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Thank you to everyone who has followed #Blas2021 virtually this year! It has been wonderful to see producers cheering each other on from all over the island. While it was virtual we did one exception.... (1/2)
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@BlasNahEireann
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Finalists now announced!! Have you entered Blas 2023? Get on over to your Inbox to find out the results of your entry. Huge congratulations to all those who have made it to the finalist stage #Blas2023
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@BlasNahEireann
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Last year Ann Dunne from @Harrods discovered @mienasnougat at #Blas2018 It is now on the shelves in #Harrods Food Hall. #Blas2019 will open doors to amazing opportunities for its award winning producers.
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@BlasNahEireann
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Very excited about this! #BlasBox
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@BlasNahEireann
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Tomorrow we will announce the results of #Blas2020 , we can do this because our judging could go ahead this summer and this would not have happened without the team @UCC and the support of @CRS_Refrig who brought the fridges, ovens & many,many, many sinks!
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@BlasNahEireann
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Looking for our 2021 Producers' Champion! The person or people you feel are doing the most to promote & support Irish food. More than ever it is the local heroes that have made a difference. Who has been yours? Take 2 mins to make your suggestions
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@BlasNahEireann
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Delighted to be starting our summer judging again, new locations but the same process #Blas2020 Producers: Check your details for delivery!
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@BlasNahEireann
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Back to in person events on set up @killruddery for our Buyers Showcase with Compass Ireland and Artie is back in his element #Blas2021 #irishfood @dingleseafood
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@BlasNahEireann
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We are flat out here @DingleSkellig tasting the best of the best in Ireland ! #Blas2017
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@BlasNahEireann
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We will be announcing this year’s #Blas2018 winners LIVE from approximately 11am. PS Please use our official hashtag #Blas2018 !
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@BlasNahEireann
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We have updated our winners list to include links to where people can buy their winning produce online - the very best of Irish food and drinks! Are you a #Blas2020 winner? Let us know if you have an online outlet you would like included
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@BlasNahEireann
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We were delighted to have John McKenna from @mckennasguides join us for #Blas2018 today. What did he think?
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@BlasNahEireann
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Look who’s coming to Dingle! @nevenmaguire and @ChefBrianMcD Tickets on sale in local shops today Friday 4th October @dinglefoodfest #Dingle
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@BlasNahEireann
Blas na hÉireann
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Great few days @boroughmarket visiting @food_ni producers showcasing, if you are around London up to next Sat 23rd pop by and see some of these lovely faces and pick up some tasty Irish food #Blas2019
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@BlasNahEireann
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Our annual finalist pic can��t take place this year as it usually does on the Saturday morning, so here is a video collage featuring some of our #Blas2020 finalists! Are you in there? #Foodawards #thisisirishfood
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@BlasNahEireann
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Be sure to check out the latest addition to the #Blas weekend of events. Eat Ireland in a Day is a celebration of the #Blas2022 finalists & includes an interactive “Meet the Maker” space #ThisisIrishfood #Dingle #Tastetheisland #WildAtlanticWay #instafood #Irishfoodawards
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Are you coming to Gifted at the RDS? We have some lovely people for you to meet! #TastetheIsland #meetthemaker #Blas2019
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@BlasNahEireann
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Thanks to @HassettsBakery for the AMAZING cake to celebrate 10 years of Blas! It was delicious #Blas2017
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Dingle is an absolute beaut this evening! #Dingle
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Massive congratulations to @dinglefoodfest who just won Ireland’s Favourite Food Experience at the @Independent_ie Travel Awards. Well deserved for the team who run festival and the lovely town that’s home to it! #dinglefood #dingle
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A little peek at some of our set up, a whole new location for summer deliveries and judging was a challenge at first but a massive thank you to @CRS_Refrig for setting us up with what we need for chill, frozen, hand wash sinks (everywhere) and even an air purifier #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
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*** Finalists *** Dingle is ready and waiting for you, are you ready? Take a few minutes to read our important checklist for finalists!
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@BlasNahEireann
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#Blas judges come from a range of food backgrounds & include chefs, journalistic, food champions & more.
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Good morning! The Blas village is open from 8am today Fri 29 Sept. We will publish the winners for each category on our website as they are revealed. We will advise when a category has been announced. Best of luck to all the #Blas2023 finalists.
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One week after the build began it is back to a real backyard #Blas2017 #BOIFoodseries
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Delighted that @IrishCountryMag have included a few words from Fallon on #Dingle in this months issue. Thank you to the lovely people at @DingleSkellig for sharing the harbour picture. Dingle playing a blinder with some sunshine for lunchtime reading! #Blas2018
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@BlasNahEireann
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Today was all about Blas 2022, a special lunch to celebrate finalists and look forward to being back together in Dingle!   Inspired by the newest venue in The Blas Village, Eat Ireland in a Day each plate celebrated producers from 4 provinces #Blas2022
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@BlasNahEireann
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Look who Artie met at @bloominthepark last week. Great to catch up with @nevenmaguire after his demo @SimplyBetterDS @BlasNahEireann
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@BlasNahEireann
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Our producers have named their 2020 Producers' Champions Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell & Rachel Allen Recognising their support of the best Irish ingredients & producers and as educators of the next generation of cooks & growers #Blas2020
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@BlasNahEireann
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Our chairman @artie_clifford was invited to contribute to the "6 things I've learned" column in @CARAMagazine The advice he shared is very much how Blas na hEireann runs day to day #Blas2018
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@BlasNahEireann
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We are looking for your opinion on the person or people you feel are doing the most to promote and support Irish food for our ‘Producers Champion Award’, just like @kaigalway in 2019 and past winners @nevenmaguire @McKennasGuides
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Pretty spectacular views we have on our way to work! Sets us up for the day in the office, a busy one ahead as we are open for entry online #Blas2018
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@BlasNahEireann
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We are looking forward to #TastetheBurren @slowfoodclare this weekend and are thrilled to be included in the programme with a Breakfast with Blas event! The 'Pitch Perfect' panel will discuss making sales at market. Find out more
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We are all set @DingleSkellig Delighted to be celebrating 10 years of tasting incredible products from across Ireland! #Blas2017
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Lovely to see @DingleGarveys supporting Blas winners with their trolley talkers! #irishfood
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@BlasNahEireann
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And a lovely message from @rorysfood with thanks to producers and the very true words... “Has there ever been a time when we needed our small producers more?” #Blas2020 #irishfood
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1 more sleep & the #Blas2017 winners will be revealed!
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@BlasNahEireann
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Excited and delighted to see our own @sineadsheehy from the Blas team inc in @SunTimesIreland for her amazing creations aka Milis and Mil (take a look on insta), in fantastic company including @kaigalway and @ChefShaneSmith Piece has caused great excitement @katymcguinness
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"We are a nation of storytellers and food tourism can use this" @creedcnw #Blas2016
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Just one month ago we were heading into #Blas2018 The pace is a little different here this morning in #Dingle
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@BlasNahEireann
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The excitement for the #Blas2020 results is building. Here is a video with a few familiar faces from Dingle to wish each and every one of our finalists good luck!
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Thrilled to see @deelaffan championing The best of Irish on @IrelandAMVMTV this morning! Great shout out to lots of producers including our top winners, @BretzelBakery @IrishGButter
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@BlasNahEireann
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May you have a peaceful Christmas, eat well, catch your breath and catch up with family and friends. Nollaig Shona
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Sunrise over Dingle harbour this morning #Dingle #Blas2019
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#Blas2018 Key Award Winners Supreme Champion & Best in Ulster Shane McArdle Shield - @rooneyfish Best in Connaught - @OliverCarty Best in Leinster - @goodnessgrains Best in Munster - @GlenstalFoods
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@BlasNahEireann
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Great show on @RTENationwide tonight, esp mention for “life changing” phone call for @whatsforpudding after being tasted in Dingle! Very best of the best of Irish food will be in Dingle in just a few weeks @RTENationwide we’d love to see you come down to where the stories start!
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@BlasNahEireann
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A full list of 2017 #Blas2017 winners is on line.
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The #Blas2019 winner of Best Artisan Producer is @BurrenBalsamics for their raspberry infused balsamic vinegar.
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Thrilled to share with you a new project we have been working on with @GS1Ireland This map is interactive and showcases our 2020 finalists & winners! If you want to find the very best of what is local to you take a look #Blas2020 @BestofIrish_GS1
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@BlasNahEireann
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Have you seen our Blas Boxes? If you have ordered already, thank you! If not and you would like one let us know quickly as they are limited #BlasBox #Blas2021
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#Blas2023 Conversations in the Backyard supported by @bankofireland "Limitless" World-renowned open-water and ice swimmer Nuala Moore Moore in conversation with Vivienne Gleeson. Watch the livestream or the playback on YouTube from Monday 2 October.
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Ever visited Dingle for @BlasNahEireann & @dinglefoodfest ? Then you'll know our lovely neighbour (& home of our first Supreme Champion) The Little Cheese Shop. Newly headed up by @murpmark you'll find them tweeting under @Cheese_Dingle Be sure to give their new account a follow!
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Our annual finalist pic can’t take place this year as it usually does on the Saturday morning, so here is a video collage featuring some of our #Blas2020 finalists! Are you in there? #Foodawards #thisisirishfood
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@BlasNahEireann
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Judging is underway @DingleSkellig Good luck to all the finalists! #Blas2019
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We are honoured to work with great organisations & individuals. Thanks to all our #Blas2019 supporters & sponsors.
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Congratulations to Miena Rust from @mienasnougat - the #Blas2023 Best Artisan Producer. Supported by @Bordbia Pics by Fiona Morgan.
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We are looking for your opinion on the person or people you feel are doing the most to promote and support Irish food for our ‘Producers Champion Award’ Pic with past winners @nevenmaguire @McKennasGuides
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