David (14) beats the competition
A Louth teenager has won a place in the final of the National Junior Baking Competition.
David O’Neill (14) from Dillonstown Foróige Club secured one of the two top places in the competition in Dublin recently which means he will get to compete in the National finals.
These will take place at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore from September 19th to 21st.
At the finals participants will be further put to the test by baking in front of a live audience.
Speaking on LMFM this week, David said he was delighted to secure a place in the final and was looking forward to taking part in the event.
He revealed his favourite TV chef is Jamie Oliver, who he really looks up to and admires.
And the teenager also revealed his own friends were thrilled to hear he got through to the next round and will be cheering him on every step of the way.
The theme of the Aldi Foróige Baking Competition for 2017 is Lemon Drizzle Cake.
Hopeful teens have already baked their creation at the country level over the last few months and have taken the county title to compete in the current regional bake-offs.
The winner’s cake will be put on-sale nationwide in Aldi stores next year and they will receive a €1,000 bursary to help them on their baking journey as well as a trip for their local Foróige group to Delphi Adventure Centre in County Mayo.
The first prize will include a trip to an outdoor pursuit centre for the Club or Project of the winner as well as an individual prize for the winner. There will also be prizes for runners up.
Sean Campbell, CEO of Foróige said: ‘ This competition gives budding baking enthusiasts a unique chance to develop their craft. I can’t think of a better opportunity for a junior baker than bringing a product to market with a supermarket giant like Aldi. I want to thank Aldi for their continued support of Foróige’s work and helping to provide a platform for young people to explore their abilities, learn about the world of food and showcase their talents.’