Ernie Whalley was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Food Writing accolade for his contributions since 1978 at the Irish Food Writing Awards 2025 at the RDS>
Michelle Darmody wone the Writing on Sustainability in Irish Food Award for book Seed to Supper. Caroline Hennessy gained recognition in Writing on Irish Food Producers category for work in Irish Examiner and Irish Farmers Journal. The Irish Examiner Weekend magazine secured the Irish Food Magazine or Supplement of the Year award.
Suzanne Campbell shared “From Cork to Belfast and everywhere in between, the standard of Irish food writing this year has been exceptional. Our winners and shortlisted entrants are telling important stories about how we grow, cook and enjoy food in Ireland. It is encouraging to see such strong work in newspapers, books, radio, online and on social platforms, and we are delighted to celebrate both established names and exciting new voices.”
The award winners:
- Outstanding Achievement in Food Writing: Ernie Whalley
- Beer Writing: Christina Wade for Filthy Queens
- Cookbook of the Year: The Old Spot Cook Book by Aoife Carrigy
- Cookery Writing: John Mulgrew, Belfast Telegraph
- Culinary Student: Vitalii Vakarchuk, Colaiste Ide, Finglas
- Emerging Voice in Food Writing: Alex O’Neill, Image Magazine
- Food or Drink Podcast: Food Matters by Mick Kelly, Grow It Yourself
- Food Writing: Alex Meehan, Irish Independent
- Food History and Heritage: Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire and Dorothy Cashman for Irish Food History; a compendium
- Food Magazine or Supplement: Irish Examiner Weekend
- Food Photography, Professional: Ruth Calder-Potts
- Food Photography, Amateur: Rosie Horgan
- Food Blog: Sian Conway
- Food on Instagram or TikTok: Marcus O’Laoire
- Investigative Writing: Patricia Devlin, The Journal Investigates
- Restaurant Critic: Corinna Hardgrave, Irish Times Food
- Spirits Writing: Gary Law, Belfast Telegraph
- Wine Writing: Gary Law, Belfast Telegraph
- Writing on Irish Food Producers: Caroline Hennessy, Irish Examiner and Irish Farmers Journal
- Writing on Seafood: Aishling Moore, Irish Examiner
- Writing on Sustainability in Food: Michelle Darmody for Seed to Supper
- Writing on International Cuisines: Alex O’Neill, Image Magazine
