SPOIL YOUR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY WITH A MAN BOX!

 SPOIL YOUR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY WITH A MAN BOXThe Metropole Hotel in Cork has launched its MAN BOX with Beamish Cookies, Socks, Sausage Rolls and Craft Beer

With Father’s Day just around the corner, The Metropole Hotel in Cork is offering a fantastic gift idea that will show Dads and Granddads just how much you love them. 

“The Man Box”, which includes an array of delicious freshly cooked food and drink, is the perfect gift for those of you struggling to find the right present for your Dad, husband, granddad or father-in-law this year.

Roger Russell from The Metropole Hotel Cork says “Why not put a smile on your Dad’s face this Father’s Day and treat him to a gift fit for a king! We’ve come up with the perfect menu so you can spoil your Dad from the comfort of his own home. It’s quick and easy to order and contains a great selection of food and beer and we’ve even thrown in a Yorkie bar and a cosy pair of socks!”

What’s included:

• A mouth watering 10-hour braised feather blade of beef with crispy onions, served with a flat bread and delicious mint yoghurt dip.

• Matt O’Connell’s famous smoked salmon with cream cheese and pickled red onion, served on fresh soda bread from Cuthbert’s bakery.

• The MET house jumbo sausage roll with sweet tomato relish.

• Sweet double chocolate and Beamish cookies.

• House made mini strawberry Swiss roll.

• Selection of craft beer.

Skip the last minute gift buying this year and order “The Man Box” from The Metropole Hotel Cork today. “The Man Box” can be purchased for €40 and is available from June 17th to June 20th for collection from The Metropole Hotel Cork directly.

You can place your order today by calling (021) 4643700 or book here; https://www.themetropolehotel.ie/fathers-day-cork/ 

Located in the heart of the Victorian Quarter in Cork’s City Centre, The Metropole Hotel Cork is Cork’s most iconic hotel, world-renowned for over 123 years of hospitality and warm service.

For further information you can visit www.themetropolehotel.ie

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TRIGON HOTELS GIVES A DAY OFF TO THE TEAM AS A “THANK YOU”

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TRIGON HOTELS GIVES A DAY OFF TO THE TEAM AS A “THANK YOU”

 

National Workplace wellbeing day will take place on Friday 30th April 2021. At Trigon Hotels, wellbeing in the workplace has always been of paramount concern and to celebrate Workplace Wellbeing Day, all team members are being gifted a ‘Wellness Day’ to enjoy such much needed R&R as a gesture of gratitude by the company’s Managing Director, Aaron Mansworth (pictured above).

In a year like no other, with the hospitality industry being so severely impacted by Covid 19, the mental and physical wellbeing of the team was of critical importance. 

Throughout this past year, there have been a variety of initiatives to support the teams across the Cork International Hotel, the Cork Airport Hotel and the Metropole Hotel. Some of these include the Trigon Team Support Hub, which is an internal hub which has provided direct access to the various supports that have been needed during Covid 19 – including mental health supports, financial advice, wellbeing supports and so much more. 

The hotels have also hosted some fun events including zoom bingo, a virtual Halloween party for the children of team members and a virtual awards ceremony. They are currently in the process of organising their ‘Trigons Got Talent’ so their team members can show off their secret talents to their colleagues.

Managing Director of Trigon Hotels, Aaron Mansworth said: “This past year has been incredibly challenging for so many people, and in particular at industry level, within the tourism and hospitality sector. The team have overcome many hurdles in order to protect the business and livelihoods and for that I am immensely grateful. They collectively worked in order to change the way that we do business in order to stay connected to our guests and communities. I am so proud of each team member and grateful for their commitment, hard work and dedication. As a gesture of thanks, I am delighted to gift each team member a ‘wellness day’. They can use this paid days leave any way they wish so whether it’s a day outdoors in nature or a day on the sofa, once they get to recharge their batteries and relax”.

Tickets now on sale for Cork Business of the Year Awards and President’s Dinner At Home

 CBA launches tickets for Cork Business of the Year Awards

and President’s Dinner At Home

Beetroot Starter - Metropple

~ Taoiseach to address Cork’s business community at virtual event ~
~Taste of the City at Home food experience will be a collaborative showcase of Cork hotels and producers ~

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will make an address to Cork’s business community at their upcoming President’s Dinner At Home and Cork Business of the Year Awards, which takes place virtually this year on April 17^th.

An exceptional evening of celebration, awards, great food, light entertainment and networking, and panel discussions with business and civic leaders, has been planned for the evening.

The dinner is always a stunning showcase of Cork produce, and this year will be no different.   Attendees will enjoy a Taste of the City at Home culinary experience, which is a collaboration between Cork’s top hotel chefs and well-known Nash19 owner and past CBA President, Claire Nash.  Claire, who has been a leading organiser in Cork’s famous Long Table Dinner over the past few years, says “the quality of the food will be on a par with the Long Table and will showcase our favourite local producers and the extraordinary talent of local chefs who are pushing the boundaries with their food.”

The Cork Business of the Year Awards will also be presented on the evening.  The finalists were announced last week and 7000 public votes have already been received.  Voting is open on CBAAwards.ie for the remainder of the month.

Commenting on the annual President’s Dinner and Awards, President of the Cork Business Association Eoin O Sullivan said, “The event will not only recognise businesses and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution over the past year, and those who have shown true resilience in one of the most difficult of trading years, but it will also be a stunning showcase of Cork produce and the amazing culinary talents of local chefs. They have put their creativity and their hearts into the dishes to make the menu truly unique.

Nettle Soup - Cork International

“This is a sharing dinner for two and is the perfect way to say thank-you to your team who have put down an extraordinary year, as behind every good employee is a great partner or friend.  We hope the night will give everyone a much-needed lift. We are also very grateful to An Taoiseach for taking time out of his incredibly busy schedule to make an address, and to our sponsors JCD, Centra, Peninsula and the Irish Examiner for their incredible support.”

The dine-at-home experience for two, which will be available for collection from The Imperial Hotel on the day of the event, includes six courses of daring and delicate dishes from six different chefs that will not only showcase their individual creativity but will also use the best local produce that can be found in and around Cork. 

The mouth-watering menu includes a carpaccio of Waterfall farm beetroot, Ballycotton seared scallops and crab remoulade, locally foraged nettle soup, West Cork Angus filet of beef wellington, locally grown rhubarb, along with Cork cheese and breads. (see the full menu below).

Not only that but there will be champagne and wine pairing, along with tasting notes for every course, and guests will finish the meal with an Irish coffee made with local Jameson Whiskey, Mahers fairtrade coffee and Glounn Cross cream.  Other surprises will also be included in the dine-at-home boxes for two.

The chefs involved in the food experience are from the Metropole, the Imperial, the Cork International, the Kingsley, Nash19, and Vienna Woods.

The Cork Business Association is encouraging everyone to dress up on the night and to share their experience on Twitter.  They will be linking into people’s homes via social media and there’ll be plenty of prizes for the best dressed, the best presented meal, and the best tweet!” 

 

Beef Wellington - Kingsley

The charity partner is Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, and the awards and event are sponsored by JCD, Centra, Peninsula, and The Irish Examiner is the media partner.

 

Tickets are priced at €95 per person (€190 for the dinner for 2) and are on a first come first served basis.  They will go on sale at 12pm noon on 18 March. To book or for more information see CBAAwards.ie, contact (021) 427 8295 or info@corkbusiness.ie . 

 

The President’s Taste of the City at Home Dinner includes:

Carpaccio of Waterfall Farm Beetroot, Roasted Almonds, Metropole Hotel

Ballycotton Seared Scallop & Crab remoulade, Smoked Salmon, Blas Caviar, Sea Asparagus, Imperial Hotel

Soup of Foraged Nettle and wild garlic, Bacon salt, Cork International Hotel

West Cork Angus, Filet of Beef Wellington, Fermented Barley, Celeriac & Black Garlic Puree, Morel Jus, The Kingsley

Cheeses, Mature Gubbeen & Ash Ardsallagh Goats, Fig Confit, Nash19

Rhubarb & Rosewater Posset, Gingerella & Pistachio Crumb, Cherry Flake, Apple Blossom Syrup, Cork’s Vienna Woods

Breads, Brown Soda & Sourdough, Alternative Bread Company

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Champagne and Wine Pairing

Irish Coffee, with Jameson, Mahers Fairtrade, Smothered with Glounn Cross Cream

OUTDOOR CAFE ON HARLEY STREET AIMING TO ENHANCE THE CHRISTMAS CHEER

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Metropole GM Roger Russell

OUTDOOR CAFE ON HARLEY STREET AIMING TO ENHANCE THE CHRISTMAS CHEER

A new cafe has opened on Harley Street in Cork City. The Harley Street Market is serving up an array of festive treats this year. Drinks include Christmas Punch, Mulled Wine, Hotel Whiskeys and Hot Chocolate. They will also be serving a Pulled Pork Bap and a McCarthys Artisan Sausage Bap. 

The Harley Street café is a long term project and will open throughout the year. It will be operated by the Metropole Hotel. 

The Metropole Hotel is delighted to once again be welcoming guests and they are urging people to support local businesses this festive season which will in turn support local jobs and local suppliers. . 

The Metropole Hotel is 123 years old and in that time they have been through the Spanish flu, World War 1, World War 2, War of Independence, Easter Rising, Civil War, Polio and smallpox outbreaks, Wall Street Crash, the Ash Cloud, Foot and Mouth, Bird flu.

General Manager, Roger Russell said: “The Metropole Hotel has been through so much and has always come out the other side. We will come out the other side of this pandemic too. We are so glad to see our guests coming back through our doors and we are so looking forward to the weeks ahead where we can treat them as they escape the hustle and bustle outside.”

This year the Metropole Hotel has its own real life Elf of the Shelf which will be seen throughout December at the hotel. Guests have been told to be on the look-out for the hotel’s elf - Peppermint Tinselbottom as she aims to spread cheer this festive season. 

Also, in order to raise funds for their charity partner, Cork Penny Dinners, the front office team at The Metropole are now taking orders for children’s letters from Santa’s Little Helper. The letters are €6.50 each and for each letter sold €5 of the payment will go directly to Cork Penny Dinners.

Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel have just launched their Gift Card, a first for the hotel and in perfect time for the festive season ahead. They are encouraging people to ‘shop local’, saying it has never been more important. With Trigon, as well as supporting local employment people are also supporting Trigon’s local suppliers including their food suppliers, beverage suppliers, printers and so much more. 

The Metropole Hotel in Cork's Victorian Quarter is hopeful of a busy and bustling Christmas in Corks City Centre. They are currently offering a popular festive afternoon tea which is available for delivery, takeaway or dine in. Equally so, the “Bottomless Brunch” is in full swing at the weekends in December and there is also a takeaway brunch option. 

REAL LIFE ELF ON THE SHELF IN CORK HOTEL THIS DECEMBER

REAL LIFE ELF ON THE SHELF IN CORK HOTEL THIS DECEMBER  

Metropole Hotel will raise funds for Cork Penny Dinners with special Elf Letters

A real life Elf of the Shelf will be seen at Cork’s Metropole Hotel throughout December this year. Guests have been told to be on the look-out for the hotel’s elf - Peppermint Tinselbottom - as she aims to spread cheer this festive season. 

The elf will be making appearances throughout December at the Metropole. She could be anywhere from chatting to John, the hotel’s famous concierge, or enjoying a coffee at the outdoor Met Cafe. She might even be indulging in some bottomless brunch or afternoon tea. 

Also, in order to raise funds for their charity partner, Cork Penny Dinners, the front office team at The Metropole are now taking orders for children’s letters from Santa’s Little Helper. The letters are €6.50 each and for each letter sold €5 of the payment will go directly to Cork Penny Dinners.

General Manager at the Metropole Hotel, Roger Russell said: “We are so looking forward to seeing guests come through our doors once again in December and to add some extra magic this Christmas we have decided to raise money for Cork Penny Dinners. We are hoping the people of Cork will help us support this fantastic charity and we would greatly appreciate your help.”

The Metropole’s Elf on the Shelf will be popping up throughout the hotel in December and may even make some special appearances in the hotel lobby. 

Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel, have just launched their Gift Card, a first for the hotel and in perfect time for the festive season ahead. They are encouraging people to ‘shop local’, saying it has never been more important. With Trigon, as well as supporting local employment people are also supporting Trigon’s local suppliers including their food suppliers, beverage suppliers, printers and so much more. 

The Metropole Hotel in Cork's Victorian Quarter is hopeful of a busy and bustling Christmas in Corks City Centre. They are currently putting the finishing touches to their festive afternoon tea which is available for delivery, takeaway or dine in. Equally so, the “Bottomless Brunch” will be in full swing at the weekends in December and there is also a takeaway brunch option. The Metropole are currently operating “The Met Café” which is an external takeaway café outside the hotel which is currently delighting customers with Nutella crepes, boozy Baileys hot chocolate, festive mulled wine and sweet treats. The Metropole are looking forward to opening their brand new Gift Card store adjacent to the hotel on McCurtain Street.

To order the special Santa’s Little Helper Letters please visit: https://secure.themetropolehotel.ie/vouchers/site/The%20Metropole%20Hotel%20Cork/en/index.html

 

TRIGON HOTELS LOOKS FORWARD TO REOPENING THEIR DOORS WITH NEW INITIATIVES

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TRIGON HOTELS LOOKS FORWARD

TO REOPENING THEIR DOORS WITH NEW INITIATIVES

Hotel group launched their Gift Card in perfect time for the festive season 

 For the first 50 vouchers purchased to a value of €150 – they will get a free night's stay in any of Trigon hotels

A Big Welcome to Trigon Hotels from Aaron Mansworth (MD)

 

Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel is busy preparing to welcome guests once again. Provided some restrictions are lifted Trigon Hotels are excited about reopening their doors. The hotel group has launched a number of initiatives such as a Gift Card for the first time ever and also a Family Date Night package. They also have a Festive Afternoon Tea and an outdoor cafe with lots of festive treats. 

Trigon Hotels have just launched their Gift Card, a first for the hotel in perfect time for the festive season ahead. They are encouraging people to ‘shop local’, saying it has never been more important. With Trigon, as well as supporting local employment people are also supporting Trigon’s local suppliers including their food suppliers, beverage suppliers, printers and so much more. For the first 50 vouchers purchased to a value of €150 – they will get a free night's stay in any of Trigon’s hotels.

Managing Director of Trigon Hotels, Aaron Mansworth said: “There is no denying that 2020 has been the most challenging year in our history. It was the year that the world was put on pause at a global level and as a result, we have all had to miss out on moments with our loved ones, families and friends. Some of these moments were perhaps smaller and can be recaptured but some of those events hold much more significance in a lifetime and have passed and quite simply cannot be replayed or replaced.

“In the hospitality industry, particularly at Trigon Hotels, we have really missed our people. We have missed the teams that work so hard in the various departments and we have especially missed welcoming our guests through the doors of the hotels.

“In the hospitality industry, we are privileged to look after all types of events from those that are cheerful right through to helping families in remembering their loved ones on their final celebration in life. Looking after people is what hoteliers cherish and it is the whole meaning behind what we do every single day. They are an integral part of creating memories for guests and with Trigon Hotels, many of our guests are returning guests who become part of the fabric of the hotel which makes it feel like a home.”

This year, more so than ever before, Trigon Hotels are excited to see their doors reopen in December hopefully. The Cork International Hotel is looking forward to families coming to the hotel to enjoy “Family Date Night” with the private cinema, the delicious and incredibly popular Sunday lunch offering and the overnight guests who come to enjoy the stunning hotel facilities and all that Cork has to offer with the wonderful overnight collaboration packages that they have available.

The Metropole Hotel in Corks Victorian Quarter is hopeful of a busy and bustling Christmas in Corks City Centre. They are currently putting the finishing touches to their festive afternoon tea which is available for delivery, takeaway or dine in. Equally so, the “Bottomless Brunch” will be in full swing at the weekends in December and there is also a takeaway brunch option. The Metropole are currently operating “The Met Café” which is an external takeaway café outside the hotel which is currently delighting customers with Nutella crepes, boozy Baileys hot chocolate, festive mulled wine and sweet treats. The Metropole are looking forward to opening their brand new Gift Card store adjacent to the hotel on McCurtain Street.

As well as purchasing a gift card to a monetary value, there are also a variety of experiences for sale. There are some wonderful food and beverage vouchers such as “Afternoon Tea for Two” at the Metropole for €50, bottomless brunch for two at The Met for €64, dinner for two at the New Yorker at the Cork International Hotel for €60 or dinner for two at the Cork International with a private cinema for €75.

There are also some truly wonderful overnight offers that can be gifted as an experience, including a “Family Date Night” at the Cork International Hotel which includes a 2-course dinner for 2 adults and 2 children, a private cinema to watch a movie, an overnight stay at the hotel and breakfast the following morning for just €159. The Metropole Hotel in the city centre have a great overnight package which includes dinner for €179.

Gift vouchers can be purchased on site at either the Cork International Hotel or the Metropole Hotel or online at https://www.corkinternationalairporthotel.com/ or https://www.themetropolehotel.ie/gift-vouchers/

 

“No Trick, Just Treat”…at the Metropole Hotel this October

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 “No Trick, Just Treat”…at the Metropole Hotel this October

Spectacular Brunch Boxes and Afternoon Tea available to enjoy at home

 

It’s all treats and no tricks at the The Metropole Hotel in Cork this October. The popular hotel has launched its takeaway menu which is bursting with local cuisine and fancy treats for people to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. 

The Brunch Box is one of the most popular items on the take away menu. For €25 you can be treated to a selection of breads and dips, smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, smashed avocado, parma ham, homemade pickles and tomato relish. Also included are buttermilk pancakes with chantilly cream, maple syrup and berry compote.

 

On the take away menu is the Met’s relaxing Classic Afternoon tea, which really is something to be savoured. The top class offering comprises of freshly made scones with homemade clotted cream and succulent jam; perfectly cut sandwiches and a selection of mouth-watering treats. 

 

Included in the menu are mini chocolate fondants, mini macaroons, lemon curd tarts and mini Victoria sponge. The sandwich menu includes a classic ham and Swiss cheese on white bloomer, Cork’s spiced beef rocket horseradish on brown bloomer, Cucumber Philly cheese and cress on white bloomer and smoked salmon, avocado mayonnaise and cress on soda.

As a special treat all guests who order takeaway food during October will be entered into a draw to win the Metropole’s “Brunch and Bubbles” overnight package. This includes bottomless brunch, overnight stay and breakfast.

General Manager of the Metropole Hotel, Roger Russell said: “It is sad for us not to be able to welcome our guests for afternoon tea and dinner at the moment but the priority is making sure everyone stays safe. We do love that we can still connect and see our guests by having this service available and that people can enjoy these wonderful treats at home.”

Sandra Murphy of the Metropole Hotel said: “We are so excited by our wonderful take-away menus at the Metropole Hotel. They are jam packed with so many delicious treats and they are flying out the door. This October is one like no other so if we can bring some joy to people’s homes with our Brunch Boxes and Afternoon Tea at Home treats then we are delighted to be able to do that.”

Special dietary requirements can also be catered for on request. The price of the takeaway packages start at €25 per person and can be booked online on www.themetropolehotel.ie or by calling 021 4643700.

 

The Metropole Hotel is part of the Trigon Hotel Group, which has 334 guest rooms across three hotels in Cork. The group comprises of the Cork International Hotel, The Metropole Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel. 

Ireland’s Top Cheesemakers and Producers Announced at 2019 CÁIS Irish Cheese Awards

Ireland’s Top Cheesemakers and Producers Announced at 2019 CÁIS Irish Cheese Awards

Complete list of winners below

Supreme Champions - Marion Roeleveld (left) and Sinead Egan of Killeen Farmhouse Cheese

A huge selection of Ireland’s farmhouse cheesemakers and producers gathered this evening (Thursday 7^th November) at Cork’s Metropole Hotel, eager to learn who had struck gold – and silver and bronze – during the 2019 CÁIS Irish Cheese Awards. The list of worthy winners incorporated the finest cheesemakers currently operating in Ireland with 30 industry movers and shakers from all across the country walking away with a coveted award.

Hosted by MC and presenter of RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground Helen Carroll, the prestigious biennial event featured speeches from key CÁIS figures including Chairman Louis Grubb, Chairman of Bord Bia Dan MacSweeney and members of the trade, as well as one of the expert judges John McKenna. Guests were treated to a sumptuous 5-course meal prepared by the Metropole’s Head Chef Stuart Dardis during which 22 award winners – including the Public Vote Award, CÁIS Appreciation Award, Supreme Champion and gold medal winners – were announced. Thursday’s ceremony saw members of CÁIS; key supporters such as Bord Bia, Pallas Foods, Ornua, Horgan’s and Traditional Cheese; judges; cheesemakers; members of the public and trade representatives congregate in celebration of the abundant, diverse and exquisite range of Irish farmhouse cheeses produced on home soil.

The Munster region saw an abundance of gold medal winners, while silver and bronze medalists covered ground from Co. Wicklow to the Aran Islands, with many stops in between. Some of Ireland’s most well-known cheesemakers, such as Coolea Farmhouse Cheese, Durrus Cheese, Bandon Vale and Ardsallagh Farmhouse Cheese were awarded across multiple categories, as were the Tipperary-based Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, Waterford-based Knockanore, Galway-based Killeen and Dozio’s of Mayo from the West of Ireland.

Guests at the gala event were particularly eager to hear the results of three of the biggest awards of the night. The first of these to be revealed was the winner of the Public Vote; a category that was introduced for the first time in 2019 and received more than 1,000 votes from members of the public. Macroom-based producer Coolea Farmhouse Cheese was announced as the clear winner, with the Willelm family delighted to accept the award. The CÁIS Appreciation Award was next to be announced and was presented to 2019 judge Dr Kieran Jordan by Chairman of CÁIS Louis Grubb. The final and most anticipated award-winner of the night – Supreme Champion – was announced as Marion Roeleveld for her 5-month matured Killeen Goats Cheese for the Simply Better at Dunnes Stores range, who received rapturous applause from attendees as they made their way to the stage.    

Congrats all round for Supreme Champion (centre front)

Since the previous awards ceremony, which took place in 2017, a range of new cheeses and cheesemakers were also introduced and commended on the night. The winners of the ‘New Cheese (available in last 2 years)’ category hailed from all corners of the country, with Dozio’s of Mayo’s Barr Rua Alpine Style cheese (gold medalist), Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese’s Allenwood Smoked (silver medalist) and Kilnalahan produced by Galway’s Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese (bronze medalist) all scooping awards. Cheesemakers new to the market since 2016 were also rightly showcased and welcomed into the fold, with the brains behind Bó Rua Farm Original Farmhouse Cheddar (Bó Rua Farm) and Sheep's Milk Halloumi (Ballyhubbock Farm) winning silver and bronze medals respectively, while Michael Finegan of Boyne Valley Bán (Boyne Valley Farmhouse Cheeses) walked away with gold.

This year’s selection of judges included a number of well-known personalities such as Catherine Fulvio, TV chef, award-winning food writer, author and proprietor of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School; Ross Lewis, Michelin Starred Head Chef at Chapter One Restaurant in Dublin; and food writers/bloggers Patrick Hanlon and Russell Alford, collectively known as The Gastrogays. The elite judging panel also includes Patrick Clement, Head of Culinary at Pallas Foods; Dr Matthew O’Callaghan OBE, member of UK Protected Food Names Association and Artisan Cheese Fair organiser; Catherine Mead OBE, Chairperson of Specialist Cheesemakers Association (UK) and cheesemaker/owner at Lynher Dairies; Aoife Carrigy, freelance food writer and editor; Dr John McKenna, food writer; Enda Howley, Cheese Grading Expert with Ornua; Monica Murphy, cheese  and wine expert; Rory Mellis, Wholesale Director of Mellis Cheese LTD; Dr Kieran Jordan of Teagasc; Diarmuid Murphy, Simply Better Brand Manager for Dunnes Stores; and John Leverrier, Quality Manager of Sheridans Cheesemongers.

Commenting ahead of the awards ceremony, Padraig O’Farrell of CÁIS said: “The Irish Cheese Awards provide those involved in the industry with a wonderful platform to showcase their work and to transform their brands into household names within Ireland and beyond. The event itself also offers an opportunity for producers, both on a large and small scale, to network and build community links.”

Also speaking ahead of the event, Dan MacSweeney, Bord Bia’s Chairman, said: “While these awards recognise individual excellence, all 68 farmhouse cheesemakers can take an equal share of the credit for the outstanding contribution that the sector, valued at €12 million, has made to the Irish dairy industry, our culinary culture and to local communities.”

For more information on CÁIS and the Irish Cheese Awards 2019 and to view the full list of winners online, visit www.irishcheese.ie. For social media updates, follow CAISIreland on Facebook and @caisireland on Twitter or follow the conversation using #IrishCheeseAwards.

Complete List of 2019 Irish Cheese Awards Gold Medal Winners:

• Class 1: Creamery mild cheddar up to 6 months – Aldi Irish Mild White Cheddar produced by Glanbia
• Class 2: Creamery mature cheddar over 6 months – SuperValu Signature Taste Vintage Red Cheddar (counter product) produced by Newmarket Creamery
• Class 3: Retailer Class (soft, semisoft, flavour added) – SuperValu Signature Tastes Gortnamona produced by Cooleeney Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 4: Retailer Class (hard cheese) – Dunnes Stores Simply Better 5-Month Matured Killeen Goats Cheese produced by Killeen Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 5: Soft/Fresh Cheese (all milks) – Bluebell Falls Cream Cheese produced by Bluebell Falls
• Class 6: Goats Cheese under 2 months – Gurteen Baun Button produced by Galway Goat Farm
• Class 7: Goats Cheese over 2 months – Killeen Goat Mature produced by Killeen Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 8: Sheep's Cheese – Shepherd's Store produced by Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers
• Class 9: Bloomy Rind Cheese – NO GOLD WINNER
• Class 10: Washed Rind Cheese – Gubbeen produced by Gubbeen Farmhouse Products
• Class 11: Blue Cheese – Crozier Blue produced by Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers
• Class 12: Semi hard cheese aged under 6 months – Dunmanus produced by Durrus Cheese
• Class 13: Semi hard to hard cheese aged over 6 months – Coolea Mature produced by Coolea Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 14: Soft Cheese - Flavour Added – Zing with Apricot & Almond produced by Dozio's of Mayo
• Class 15 - Hard Cheese - Flavour added – Coolea Mature Cumin produced by Coolea Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 16: Smoked Cheese – Knockanore Oakwood Smoked Cheddar produced by Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 17: New Cheese (last 2 years) – Barr Rua Alpine Style produced by Dozios of Mayo
• Class 18: Best Raw Milk Cheese – Templegall produced by Hegarty Cheese
• Class 19: New Cheesemaker since 2016 - Boyne Valley Bán produced by Boyne Valley Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 20: Public Vote Winner – Coolea Farmhouse Cheese
• CAIS Appreaciation Award – Dr Kieran Jordan, Teagasc (retired)  
• Surpreme Champion – Marion Roeleveld, Killeen Farmhouse Cheese
  
   
  
  Complete List of 2019 Irish Cheese Awards Silver and Bronze Medal Winners:
• Class 1: Creamery mild cheddar up to 6 months
• Silver: Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Irish Mild White Cheddar 500g produced by Bandon Vale for Dunnes Stores
• Bronze: Tesco Mild Red Cheddar produced by Wexford Glanbia
• Class 2: Creamery mature cheddar over 6 months
• Silver: Tesco Extra Mature Irish White Cheddar produced by Carbery Foods Ltd.
• Bronze: Dunnes Stores Single Batch Selection Grader's Choice Cheddar 200g produced by Bandon Vale for Dunnes Stores
• Class 3: Retailer Class (soft, semisoft, flavour added)
• Silver: Simply Better Ripe Cooleeney produced by Cooleeney Farmhouse Cheese / Traditional Cheese Company
• Bronze: Simply Better Ardsallagh Goats Cheese produced by Ardsallagh Farmhouse Cheese / Traditional Cheese Company
• Class 4: Retailer Class (hard cheese)
• Silver: Dunnes Stores Gubbeen Cheese produced by Gubbeen Farmhouse
• Bronze: Dunnes Stores Single Batch Selection Grader's Choice Cheddar 200g produced by Bandon Vale for Dunnes Stores
• Class 5: Soft/Fresh Cheese (all milks)
• Silver: Ardsallagh Soft Goat's Cheese produced by Ardsallagh Farmhouse Cheese
• Bronze: Galway Goat Farm Fresh Goats Cheese produced by Galway Goat Farm
• Class 6: Goats Cheese under 2 months
• Silver: Aran Island Soft Pearls produced by Aran Islands Goat's Cheese
• Bronze: Boyne Valley Bán produced by Boyne Valley Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 7: Goats Cheese over 2 months
• Silver: Clonmore Goat's Cheese produced by Clonmore Cheese
• Bronze: Aran Island Hard Goat's Cheese produced by Aran Islands Goat's Cheese
• Class 8: Sheep's Cheese
• Silver: Cais Na Tire Gouda produced by Cais Na Tire Cheese
• Bronze: Cais na Tire produced by Cais Na Tire Cheese
• Class 9: Bloomy Rind Cheese
• Silver: Wicklow Baun produced by Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese
• NO BRONZE WINNER
• Class 10: Washed Rind Cheese
• Silver: Milleens Dote produced by Milleens Cheese Ltd.
• Bronze: Durrus produced by Durrus Cheese
• Class 11: Blue Cheese
• Silver: Cashel Blue produced by Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers
• Bronze: Kerry Blue produced by Knockatee Natural Dairy
• Class 12: Semi hard cheese aged under 6 months
• Silver: Carrig Bru matured by Sheridan’s Cheesemongers
• Bronze: Ella – Irish Furmagella produced by Dozio's of Mayo
• Class 13: Semi hard to hard cheese aged over 6 months
• Silver: Mount Leinster Clothbound produced by Coolattin Cheddar
• Bronze: Mossfield Organic Mature Cheese produced by Mossfield Organic Farm
• Class 14: Soft Cheese - Flavour Added
• Silver: Bally Goats Cheese- Garlic & Thyme produced by Bally Goats Cheese
• Bronze: Ardsallagh Cranberry Roulade produced by Ardsallagh
• Class 15 - Hard Cheese - Flavour added
• Silver: Castlefarm Fenugreek produced by Carlow Farmhouse Cheese for Castlefarm
• Bronze: Killeen Goat Fenugreek produced by Killeen
• Class 16: Smoked Cheese
• Silver: Wicklow Gold Beechwood Smoked produced by Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese
• Bronze: Durrus Smoked produced by Durrus Cheese
• Class 17: New Cheese (last 2 years)
• Silver: Allenwood Smoked produced by Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese
• Bronze: Kilnalahan produced by Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 18: Best Raw Milk Cheese
• Silver: Kilmichael Soft Goat's Cheese produced by Sunview Goats
• Bronze: St. Tola Ash Log produced by Inagh Farmhouse Cheese
• Class 19: New Cheesemaker since 2016
• Silver: Bó Rua Farm Original Farmhouse Cheddar produced by Bó Rua Farm
• Bronze: Sheep's Milk Halloumi produced by Ballyhubbock Farm

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