Wicklow teen's Oreo and Biscoff cupcakes win him national prize
This year's competition received entries from across the country, with categories ranging from scones and muffins to cupcakes, breads, tarts, and traybakes.
Bobby Sherwood (14), who attends Arklow CBS, took part in a live bake-off event at Airfield Estate in Dundrum, Co Dublin, where he faced competition from Elena Clarke, with her traditional brown bread and Leah Mallinson, who impressed the judges with her vanilla cupcakes topped with white chocolate, Swiss meringue, buttercream and fondant decorations, earning her the Junior Baker of the Year title and €1,500.
For his efforts in finishing as runner-up, Bobby receives a €500 prize, with the winners announced on Ireland AM.
Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala Retail, commented: 'Gala stores are at the heart of communities across Ireland, and this competition has highlighted the incredible baking talent within those communities.
'From traditional family recipes passed down through generations to creative twists on classic bakes, the standard was exceptional.
'Congratulations to Bobby and all those who took part. Their dedication, creativity, and love for baking captured what this competition was all about.'
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