Leitrim business 'delighted' after taking national food and drink award
The local Bakery has once again garnered national acclaim
Jinny’s Bakery in Leitrim have once again scooped an award on the national stage, this time at the national Family Business Awards 2026.
The Drumshanbo-based bakery and Cafe has taken the Bronze medal at the national Family Food and Drink Producer of the Year awards.
The top spots in the category were taken by Good4U, a health food company based in Sligo, and SiSu Juice Company from County Limerick, of which Irish boxer Katie Taylor is a partner.
Jinny’s is no stranger to national awards and in recent years has taken gold and one silver award at the Irish Food and Drink Quality Awards with their chocolate brownie and Irish Stout Bread Mixes, and five gold medals at the Irish Food Awards in 2022.
The bakery has also earned its place on supermarket shelves nationwide after securing places on Lidl's shelves for their Irish Stout Bread Mix and Sophie's Scone Mix.
The business is run by husband and wife Pascal Gillard and Sinead (Jinny) Gillard along with their children and staff in Drumshanbo.
“ Thanks so much to everyone who sent us good luck messages. We're delighted to share the great news that we won an award today at the Family Business Awards. We had a great afternoon and met so many lovely people. It's great to meet so many like-minded people in the one room,” Jinny’s Bakery posted on Facebook after the event.
“Thanks again for all your support, the food scene is tough at the moment but recognition like this makes it feel a bit easier.”
“We strive every day to deliver exceptional, high-quality food that earns the loyalty and appreciation of our customers.”
“We will be back in action tomorrow thanks to our great team and the mince pies will be coming soon!!”