Eight Donegal businesses shortlisted for Good Food Ireland Awards

Eight Donegal businesses have been shortlisted for the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards 2026.

The Gala Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, November 16, at the InterContinental Dublin.

For Donegal, the Lemon Tree is a finalist in two categories, including Restaurant Experience of the Year and the Food Lover’s Choice Award, Wild Atlantic Way.

The Bakery Shack has been double shortlisted in the Irish Food Retail Experience of the Year and Bakery and Chocolate Producer categories. The Blue Goat has also received a nomination for Irish Food Retail Experience of the Year.

Rathmullan House has been shortlisted in the Culinary Haven of the Year category, while the Viking House Hotel and Andersons Boathouse have been shortlisted for Best Irish Seafood Experience. Breac House is up for a Sustainable Culinary Tourism Award and Crolly Distillery has been nominated for a Drinks Producer award.

Good Food Ireland is recognising businesses, producers, people and culinary experiences from across Ireland.