National Sausage Competition Results 2025

The National Sausage Competition took place at the Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, January 26th.

Three judges embraced the challenge:

• 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 writes for various publications, including the Irish Examiner.

The judges noted the standard of product on display was exceptionally high, with each sausage offering its own unique blend of flavours and textures.

As the day progressed, the judges faced the difficult task of selecting the winner. After much deliberation, they announced the champion, praising not only the taste but also the passion and dedication of the producers. The winning sausage was a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, earning its place as a standout amongst a field of talented competitors.

Overall Winner

Ryans Mastercraft Butchers. Tipperary

Gold Medal Winners

Murphys Butchers, Tullow, Co Carlow

Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, Galway

Callaghans Butchers & Deli, Ardee, Co Louth

Wilson Butchers, Dublin

O'Sullivan Butchers, Kilmallock

Donovan Butchers, Neilstown

Butchers Best, New Ross

Nolans Butchers of Kilcullen

Tony Carroll Family Butcher, Ballinasloe, Galway

Tuites Butchers, Drogheda

McCarthys of kanturk

Silver Medal winners

Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody, Co Wexford

Kennedys Craft Butchers, Bunclody, Co Wexford

Mitchell Meats Mohill, Co Leitrim

Etherson Family Butchers, Cabra, Dublin

EWS Butchers, Donegal

Brendan Bergin, Edenderry, Co Offaly

Fitzgerald Butchers, Fermoy, Co Cork

O'Connor Butchers, Dromcollogher Limerick

M&M Meats, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Staffords Butchers, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Brogans Butchers, Athboy, Co Meath

O'Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork

Gleeson Butchers, Dublin

B.Molloy Master Butchers, Ennis, Co. Clare