2010 : CELEBRATION OF
THE IRISH BLACK PUDDING |
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French Recognition: 3 awards for Irish butchers |
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The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Black Pudding HOME |
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THE AWARDED BUTCHERS McCarthys of Kanturk, Rosscarbery Recipes and Kelly’s of
Newport Jack and Tim McCarthy (father and son) received on the 21st September 2010 from the French Confrerie a Gold medal for their whiskey and cream pudding. The McCarthy’s have been butchers since 1892 and Tim declared: “My Great Great Grandfather would be proud that the butchers he began is to be honoured with a visit from such black pudding connoisseurs.” Avril and Willie Allshire from Rosscarbery say that “When we travelled to France to receive our first award in 2007 many of the French were unaware of traditional Irish pudding so it is fantastic that three years later the Fraternity are honouring Ireland in this way.” .” Rosscarbery Recipes received a silver medal on 22nd September 2010. Sean Kelly’s “Putog” is made to a secret recipe and has received a Bronze Medal at the French competition. Kelly’s artisan butchers began 75 years ago. |