Longford business shortlisted for prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards 2026
John Stone Beef, who are based in Rathmore, Ballymahon, supply premium, grass-fed, dry-aged Irish beef to leading hotels and restaurants and they have been nominated in the meat producer category.
A Longford business has been announced as a finalist the highly-regarded Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards 2026.
John Stone Beef, who are based in Rathmore, Ballymahon, supply premium, grass-fed, dry-aged Irish beef to leading hotels and restaurants, have been shortlisted for the prize.
John Stone Beef have been shortlisted in the in the meat producer category and they will be up against Murphy’s Butchers, Co Carlow, Kelly’s of Newport, Co Mayo, Market House Ennistymon, Co Clare and Tom Durcan Meats, Co Cork.
Celebrating 20 years of recognising excellence in Irish food, drink, hospitality and culinary tourism, the Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding businesses, producers and people who champion local Irish produce and help make Ireland a world-class food and tourism destination.
Good Food Ireland said the nominations are a 'fantastic endorsement of the quality, passion and dedication of the people behind Co. Longford’s food, drink and hospitality sector, recognising their contribution not only to the local economy but also to Ireland's growing reputation as a leading food tourism destination'.
The winners will be announced at the Good Food Ireland® 20th Anniversary Celebration & Gala Awards Ceremony, taking place at the InterContinental Dublin on Monday, November 16, in association with FBD Insurance.
From hotels, restaurants, cafés and pubs to culinary tourism experiences, food retailers and the farmers, fishermen, growers and artisan producers behind Ireland’s food story, the 2026 finalists reflect the quality, provenance, innovation and hospitality that continue to shape Ireland’s reputation as a world-class food and culinary tourism destination.