If Maureen McLaughlin ever asks you around to her house for tea, insist she take out her famous brown bread.
The St Johnston woman has been announced as one of just eight finalists for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition.
Supported by Euronics in association with the National Ploughing Association and the ICA, the final will take place at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois from 17 – 19th September.
Maureen is pictured with Robert Kennedy from Euronics and ICA President Mary D’arcy.
Maureen is hoping she comes up with the recipe for success come the final.
Afterall, the winner will win €5,000 cash prize and a NEFF Slide and Hide oven worth over €2,000