National Black Pudding Competition Results 2025
January 29, 2025
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The National Black Pudding Competition was held at the Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, January 26th.
Three judges rose to the occasion:
- Chef Paul Curry
- Dee Laffan: A freelance editor and food journalist, Dee currently contributes to the Irish Daily Star, Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guides, and serves as the Irish food blogger for OpenTable.
- Leslie Williams: A journalist and freelance food and wine writer, Leslie contributes to various publications, including the Irish Examiner.
The judges remarked on the exceptionally high quality of the products presented, with each pudding showcasing its own distinctive blend of flavors and textures.
As the day unfolded, the judges faced the challenging task of determining the winner. After extensive deliberation and numerous tastings, they ultimately reached a decision.
Overall Winner
Loughnanes family Butchers, Loughrea, Galway
Gold Medal Winners
McCarthys Of Kanturk, Cork
Ryans Master Craft Butchers, Tipperary
O'Sullivan Butchers, Kilmallock, Limerick
Tuites Butchers, Drogheda, Co Louth
Silver Medal Winners
Callaghans Butchers & Deli, Ardee, Co Louth
Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody, Wexford (Black Pudding Loaf)
Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody, Wexford
Fitzgerald Butchers, Fermoy, Cork
Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, Galway
Mitchell Meats Mohill, Leiitrim (Mixed Pudding)
Nolans Butchers of Kilcullen, Kildare
Tony Carroll Family Butcher, Ballinasloe, Galway
Nolans Butchers of Kilcullen, Kildare (Continental Cranberry Balck Pudding)
Mitchell Meats Mohill, Leitrim
