Maureen Igoe wins National Baking Contest
Supported by Euronics in association with the National Ploughing Association and the Irish Countrywomen's Association
Print18 September 2025
Maureen Igoe from Bonniconlon, Co. Mayo is the winner of the 2025 National Brown Bread Baking Competition, supported by Euronics and in association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA).
The final was held today (18 September) in the National Brown Bread Baking Competition tent at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, where Maureen rose to the challenge and emerged victorious.
Judges
Maureen was commended by judge Eileen Brennan, winner of the competition in 1973, she said: “The bread was nicely cooked and was presented well.
“I believe you eat with your eyes, but the taste was also lovely and unique, making it a winner”.
Maureen will take home a cash prize of €5,000 and a NEFF Slide & Hide oven, with the three finalists Kathy Bolger from Wexford, Pauline Browne from Dublin and Áine Cotter from Cork all walking away with a €500 Euronics gift card.
Speaking about her win, Maureen said: “I can’t quite believe it!
“I’ve been baking for over 50 years and this is definitely a highlight.
“People keep asking if I have a special ingredient, and I definitely think a drop or two of Guinness and a spoonful of treacle makes the difference.
“I’m going home to Mayo a very happy woman!”
Read more: The National Brown Bread Baking Competition returns for 2025
© 2025, ShelfLife by Ryan Brennan
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