WHERE TO EAT The best Waterford Blaa in the world (according to food experts)

"Their blaas are to die for. Whether you’re a vegetarian or meat lover they have one for everyone. The juicy grilled halloumi with marinated roasted red peppers, grilled courgette and beetroot, slathered with a lovely mayo and topped with crisp lettuce was like taking a bite out of the Mediterranean! The heartier Cuban blaa with BBQ pulled pork and ham, mustard, pickles and melted cheddar was sensational. Both were sandwiched between Waterford’s famed fluffy and soft floury blaa, to call them epic would be an understatement!"

"No trip is complete without trying the county’s delicacies and Waterford doesn’t disappoint. Stop by the Barron’s Bakery, a county staple since 1887, which sells Blaa. Blaa offers up a unique bread experience and was a way back in the 17th century to salvage scraps of dough. This bread is baked in Scotch Brick Ovens which is the original way it was baked back in olden times. Barron’s Bakery is most probably the last bakery in Ireland to still use these ovens. This stop is for the bread lovers!"

"Those toasted floury Waterford Blaa rolls are scrumptious!"

"There are lots of places claiming to make the best Blaas in Waterford, but in my experience, the Hickey’s Bakery in Waterford City makes the best ones."