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Pictured in the LEADER Village at National Ploughing Championships, Ratheniska, Co Laois, were Tim Madden, A Taste of Ballyhoura Country, James O’ Doherty, Old Irish Creamery, The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabine. Photo: Lensmen Photographic Agency

Following the National Ploughing Championships, President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabine would have been tasting the delicacies of Ballyhoura Country, after they were presented with a hamper of products in Laois.

A Taste of Ballyhoura showcased their range of products at the ploughing championships, and the group, which currently encompasses seven food and drink producers, is spearheaded by Ballyhoura Development Ltd and was first launched last year at the Ballyhoura Food Fair in Kilmallock.

Companies within A Taste of Ballyhoura Country include Eight Degrees Brewing, Horgan's Delicatessen Supplies, Hodgins Foods, Old Irish Creamery Cheeses and Clotilde's Fruit Compotes locally.

Tim Madden of A Taste of Ballyhoura Country said that the National Ploughing Championships presented a perfect platform to showcase their products and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

"This new brand signifies all that is good about local Irish produce. With a firm emphasis on quality, these food products are already individually recognised for their uniqueness, traceability and use of the finest raw materials. We’re using the word ‘craftisan’ to describe the produce as it has connotations of skill, imagination and a hands-on artisan approach. 

"We are calling on every man, woman and child in this country to support these local businesses, as they are the lifeblood of several rural communities and can hold their own on the national and international stages in terms of quality. While the initial pilot project involves seven producers, the scope to include additional artisan or craftisan food producers remains open to qualifying companies," Tim Madden told The Avondhu.

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