Win with Ireland AM and Gala's Irelands Best Baker!

Wed, 1 April 2026

Gala Retail is looking for Ireland's Best Baker and Junior Baker of the year! The overall winner will take home a cash prize of €1,500, while the Junior Baker of the year will recieve €1,000 Plus, both winners will feature on Ireland AM!

If you're between 12 and 16, enter the Junior Baker category - or if you're an adult baker, this is your chance to shine!
From cupcakes and muffins to breads, scones, and traybakes, we want to see and taste your recipes!
You have until April 26th to enter. Finalists will be announced and the big judging event take place on May 28th!

To enter:
Email irelandamcomp@virginmedia.ie with your name, age, town, contact details, your recipe, and a photo/video of your baked goods.

Entrants must bake a product that falls within one of the six eligible categories listed below and submit their recipe:

1. Cupcakes (min x6)

2. Muffins (min x6)

3. Scones (min x6)

4. Breads (min x6)

5. Tart (min x6)

6. Traybakes

Prize details:
€1,500 for Ireland's Best Baker award

€1,000 for Ireland's Best Junior Baker

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