Second Street Bakeshop Sweeps 6 Blas na hÉireann Awards

Carrigaline-based artisan confectioner Second Street Bakeshop is celebrating a historic win at the recent Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle this October, taking home six awards including the prestigious Best Artisan Award and Gold for their Dark Chocolate Toffee Popcorn Brittle, named Best New Product of 2026.

Operating out of the Cork Incubator Kitchens, founder Claire Keane crafts unique American-style toffee brittles using premium Irish butter, Achill Island sea salt, and sustainably sourced Belgian chocolate. Handcrafted in small batches, the range delivers a buttery, crunchy, salty and sweet experience that is naturally 100% gluten-free and palm-oil-free.

 "Receiving the Best Artisan Award alongside Ireland's finest food producers is an incredible honour," says Claire Keane. "It validates our passion for combining nostalgic American flavours with the best of Irish ingredients."

 After participating in the SuperValu Food Academy and earning multiple UK Great Taste Awards, the brand continues to expand its reach through speciality retailers, hampers, and export stockists.

 Discover the award-winning range at www.secondstreetbakeshop.com or contact Claire: contact@secondstreetbakeshop.com.