Day: May 19, 2025

Rathcoole’s Mary Buckley to feature on Ireland AM This Sunday…Mary is the Winner!

Mary goes in search of Ireland’s Best Baker-Bake Off this Sunday Morning on Ireland AM…UPDATE:  Mary has won the highly prestigious title as “Ireland’s Best Baker”

See the feature on the Virgin Media Player (close to the end of the programme…1 hr. 40 mins. approx. into the programme) and witness Mary’s truly magnificent delicious scones which must have been so enjoyed by the Studio Crew and Friends.  Sincere congratulations, Mary, on such a superb achievement and for being such a splendid Ambassador for Laught, Rathcoole and far beyond.  (S.R.)

We thank Mary Buckley and John Tarrant for alerting us to this prestigious happy event on national telelvision.   Tap on the picture to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Rathcoole’s Mary Buckley is amongst the finalists for Ireland’s Best Baker,  the overall winner will be announced on Ireland AM this Sunday (18th May 2025) on Virgin Media 1 TV. The competition runs in conjunction with Gala Retail and Virgin Media TV, entries were accepted from all over the country, just three remain in the hunt for the outright award  including Mary.

To enter, participants submitted their original recipe from one of six categories: cupcakes, muffins, scones, breads, tart or tray bakes.

Adults compete for the coveted title of Ireland’s Best Baker and a prize of €3,000, while budding bakers aged 12 to 16 entered the Junior Baker category, where the winner receives €1,500.

The grand bake-off judging event can be viewed on Ireland AM this Sunday, the show begins at 9am. Best of luck to Mary in your  bid to become Ireland’s Best Baker.