Two popular Mayo coffee shops earn tremendous recognition

COMMUNITY NOTES: FOXFORD - WESTERN PEOPLE (OCTOBER 14 EDITION)

There has been tremendous recognition for two local businesses at the Blas na hEireann 2025 awards.

Foxford Café, situated at Foxford Wooleen Mills, was awarded Best in the County at what is Ireland’s largest and most influential food awards scheme, while there was also recognition for Baker 51 Café, located in Ballina but operated by the O’Hara Family of O’Hara’s Bakery, Foxford.

The awards had over 3,000 entries from around the country, in more than 180 categories, reflecting the strength and diversity of Irish Food and Drink.