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Midlands Flavours represents the Midlands Food and Drink Network. Flavours that Tell Our Story.

30/09/2026

🌟 Best of luck to all our Midlands finalists! 🌟
We’re sending our very best wishes to the 22 food & drink producers from Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath representing Midlands Flavours at the Blas na hÉireann Awards 2026 in Di**le this weekend. 💚
From the hard work behind the scenes to the passion that goes into every product — reaching the finals is a fantastic achievement in itself. 👏
🍀 Best of luck to everyone taking part from 1st–4th October — we’ll be cheering you on!
Proud. Local. Delicious. That’s the Midlands. 💚
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17/09/2026

👑✨ A very special visitor at the Midlands Ireland & Midlands Flavours Pavilion!

The Queen of the Ploughing herself, Anna May McHugh, Head of the National Ploughing Championships, called in to see us today! 💚

It was a pleasure to welcome her to the Midlands Pavilion and showcase the incredible businesses, food producers and talent that make the Midlands so special.

👑 When the Queen of the Ploughing comes to visit… you know you’re doing something right!

📍 Block 4, Row 11, Stand 213

15/09/2026

Day 1 is a wrap! 🌾🙌

And what a day it was! 🤩 From incredible Midlands food producers and cooking demos to STEM, innovation, great conversations and plenty of visitors — the Midlands Ireland & Midlands Flavours Pavilion was buzzing! 💚

Here’s a little look at how Day 1 went… 🎥✨

Bring on Day 2! 🚜🌾

10/09/2026

“A strong representation of Midlands talent and capability. Midlands Ireland/ Midlands Flavours providing a high‑quality platform for engagement, collaboration and regional promotion."

09/09/2026

🌱 THE MIDLANDS ARE COMING TO PLOUGHING 2026! 🌱
We’re delighted to announce that Midlands Ireland & Midlands Flavours will be at the National Ploughing Championships 2026! 🎉
📍 Block 4 | Row 11 | Stand 213
Step inside our marquee and discover the very best of the Midlands, with over 18 stalls and 15 fantastic food producers from across Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. 🍎🧀🍫☕️
But there’s lots more to see and do! 👇
👩‍🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations
Every day at 11am & 2.30pm, showcasing delicious Midlands produce and giving you plenty of inspiration along the way.
🤖 STEM & Robotics Display
Come and discover some of the exciting innovation and technology and see how STEM & Robotics are shaping educational choices and driving enterprise by shifting students from passive consumers of technology into active problem-solvers and creators,talent coming from the Midlands.
ℹ️ Midlands Ireland
Find out more about our region, our businesses, enterprise supports, projects and explore some highlights of the Midlands-across Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath.
❤️ Come meet the producers. Taste the Midlands. Discover our stories.
Whether you're a food lover, business owner, curious visitor or just looking for somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle for a while — come and see us!
📍 Block 4 | Row 11 | Stand 213
📅 15–17 September 2026
📍 Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

13/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our Midlands food & drink producers!

We’re delighted to celebrate the fantastic producers from Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, and Longford who have been named finalists in the Blas na hÉireann Awards 2026! 🏆

An incredible 22 finalists from across the region will represent Midland Flavours in Di**le, showcasing the quality, creativity and passion behind the food and drink being produced right here in the Midlands.

Congratulations to our 2026 finalists:

OFFALY
• Bon Chocolatiers – Tullamore
• Flynn’s Irish Wh***ey – Cloghan Beverages Ltd
• Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms
• Glenisk – Killeigh
• Pigs on the Green – Tullamore
• Quarrymount Free Range Meats – Killeigh
• The Bogs Dollops – Rhode

WESTMEATH
• Greene’s Free Range Eggs
• Quality Irish Food T/A Mr Crumb
• Red Rooster Coffee
• Sugar Plum Sweetery
• The Irish Craft Soda Co

LAOIS
• Abbey Farm Foods / G’s Gourmet Jams Ltd
• Aghaboe Farm Foods
• Ballyrider House Granola
• First Ireland Spirits
• Mueller O’Connell Bakery
• Temptation Chocolates Boutique
• The Village Dairy
• Zephyr Yard

LONGFORD
• Panelto Foods
• The Farmhouse Bees and Trees Ltd

Reaching the finals of Ireland’s Oscar's of food awards is a fantastic achievement and a great recognition of the hard work, innovation and dedication behind these exceptional local businesses.

We’re incredibly proud to see the Midlands so strongly represented on the national stage.

Best of luck to all 22 finalists as they head to Di**le representing Midland Flavours — we’ll be cheering you on! 🙌🏆

03/07/2026

REMINDER CLOSING DATE TODAY AT 5.00PM

🚜 Calling all Midlands Food & Drink Producers! 🍴✨

Are you a food or drink producer based in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath or Longford?

We want YOU to be part of the Midlands Ireland / Midlands Flavours Marquee at the National Ploughing Championships 2026! 🎉

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products, connect with thousands of visitors, and celebrate the incredible food and drink businesses we have across the Midlands.

Interested in having a stand? Complete our Expression of Interest Form below 👇

🔗 https://forms.offaly.ie/261744540683057

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026

We can’t wait to showcase the amazing producers of the Midlands! 🌾💚

02/07/2026

What a fantastic morning at the Midlands Flavours Network Gathering!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery on Tuesday for a morning of networking, collaboration and inspiration.

It was wonderful to see so many food and drink producers from across Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath come together to connect, share ideas and hear about the exciting plans for the Midlands Flavours Network over the coming year.

Special thanks to Bernie Everard for leading an engaging and informative session, and to the team at Ballykilcavan for their warm hospitality and beautiful venue.

The enthusiasm, passion and innovation shown by our producers continues to demonstrate the strength of the Midlands food and drink sector. We look forward to supporting our network and working together on the exciting opportunities ahead.

26/06/2026

📢 Calling all Food & Drink Producers across the Midlands!

We are delighted to invite producers from Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath to express their interest in joining the Midlands Ireland / Midlands Flavours Marquee at the National Ploughing Championships 2026.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your products, promote your business, meet visitors from across the country and be part of celebrating the fantastic food and drink offering from our region.

If you would like to be considered for a stand within the marquee, please complete the Expression of Interest Form here:

🔗 https://forms.offaly.ie/261744540683057

Closing date for submissions: Friday 3rd July 2026

We look forward to showcasing the fantastic producers that make the Midlands unique! 🌱

11/03/2026

✨Healthy Ageing, Connection, and Community in Portarlington✨

Join us at the newly renovated Market House in Portarlington on Monday, March 23rd, for a morning dedicated to wellness, movement, and nutrition for the Over 60s.
Led by nutritionist Lorna O’Regan, this vibrant event is all about staying active and feeling empowered. Whether you're looking for practical nutrition tips or just a morning of fun and dance, there is something for everyone!
What’s on the menu?
💃 Dancing & Singing
💪 Functional fitness activities
🥗 Live food & recipe demonstrations
🍎 Expert nutrition talks by Lorna O'Regan
🤝 Opportunities to meet local food producers
Supported by Midlands Ireland, this is a fantastic opportunity to gather in the heart of Portarlington and celebrate healthy living.
📍 Where: Market House, Portarlington
🗓️ When: Monday, March 23rd | 10:00am – 1:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free, but places are strictly limited!
Register now to secure your spot:
🔗 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/midlandsireland/2089464

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