Speciality Sausage Results 2025

The National Speciality 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.

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

Gleeson Butchers- Turkey Sausage

Gold Medal Winners

Laurence McGonagle, Clifden, Galway -  Pork & Apple Sausage

Jim Flavin Butchers , Castletroy, Limerick -  Christmas Sausage

Tony Carroll Family Butcher, Ballinasloe, Galway-  Gluten Free Sausage

Etherson Butchers, Cabra, Dublin-  Boerewor Sausage

O'Brien Butchers, Market Yard, Kilkenny - Venison Sausage

Nolans Butchers Of Kilcullen, Co Kildare-Gluten free Pork Sausage

M&M Meats, Enniscorthy, Wexford- Porter and leek with Brennan's home brew sausages

O'Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork-  Wild Garlic & pepper, Pork Sausage

Wilson Butchers, Dublin -  BBQ Sausage

Butchers Best, New Ross, Wexford  -  Pork & Cracked Black Pepper

McCarthys Of Kanturk, Cork    -Bramley Apple Sausage

Murphys Butchers, Tullow, Carlow   -Merguez Sausage

B.Molloy Master Butchers, Ennis, Clare -Pork & Apple Sausage

B.Molloy Master Butchers  ,Ennis, Clare   - Pork & Cracked black pepper

Stafford’s Butchers, Enniscorthy, Wexford -Black Pepper Sausage

Nolans Butchers Of Kilcullen, Kildare -Old Fashioned Course Pork sausage

John Finn Artisan Butchers, Mitchelstown, Cork - Pork & Smokey Bacon Sausage

Tuite’s Butchers , Drogheda, Louth  -Boerewor Sausage

Etherson Butchers, Cabra, Dublin   -Beef Sausage

EWS Butchers, Donegal Town  -Caramelised red onion & mozzarella

Butchers Best, New Ross , Wexford    -Pork & Chive

Brendan Bergin ,Edenderry, Offaly,    -Turkey Sausage

B.Molloy Master Butchers ,Ennis, Clare  -Pork & Black Pudding Sausage

Butchers Best, New Ross, Wexford    - Pork & Apple Sausage

Wilson Butchers , Dublin   -Jumbo Sausage

Etherson Butchers, Cabra, Dublin    -Pork & Leek Sausage

Callaghan’s Butchers & Deli, Ardee, Louth  -Garlic French Herb

Nolans Butchers Of Kilcullen ,Kildare     -Chilli Pork Sausage

Wilson Butchers, Dublin     -Pork & Leek Sausage

Silver Medal Winners

O'Sullivan Butchers, Kilmallock, Limerick   -Pudding Roll

O'Sullivan Butchers,  Kilmallock, Limerick     -Sausage Roll

EWS  Butchers, Donegal    -Pork, Guinness & leek

Gleeson Butchers, Dublin  - Boerewor Sausage

O'Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork- Gourmet Pork Sausage

EWS Butchers, Donegal   -Pork, cheese & bacon

O'Leary Family Butchers, Millstreet, Cork    -Mustard & Apple Pork Sausage