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EWS Traditional Butchers run by three generations of the Walsh family claimed a host of titles at the recent event organised by the Butchery Excellence Scheme (BES). This family-run business is proudly carrying on the tradition that began when Eddie Walsh opened his butcher shop in Ballintra in 1962. Eddie passed away in May last year but his name and his craft live on through his family. Winning this prestigious competition will add to an already strong reputation for quality meat and great customer care.

The Ulster Sausage and Burger Competition took place recently at CAFRE’s Loughry campus in Cookstown, Co Tyrone. EWS Traditional Butchers were awarded the overall prize after winning the Best Traditional & Housewife’s Choice Sausage and the Best Steak Burger categories.

Liam Walsh from EWS Butchers said: “We are very proud to have won the overall accolade at the Ulster Sausage & Burger Competition, especially in the competition’s inaugural year. We were up against some serious contenders from other talented butchers but we were confident that our products could take away the top prize.”

The award-winning burger developed by EWS Traditional Butchers was also a winner in the Barbeque category at last year’s All-Ireland competition by the Association of Craft Butchers of Ireland.