The final of the Connacht Gold Battle of the Baristas took place in Eyre Square on Friday in front of huge crowds and, for the most part, glorious sunshine. Three Mayo baristas took part in the competition and were named runners up in their categories — Pattie Prendergast of Aghnas Coffee Bar in Claremorris, who was a runner up in the Best Skinny Cappuccino round; Marek Dziduch of Mocha Beans in Ballina who took part in the Most Creative Barista competition; and Justina Sokolowska from Helena Chocolates in Castlebar who was just edged out in the Best Hot Chocolate Category.
Following a full day of competition, Monika Sandrikova of Mr Waffle, Newcastle, Galway, was crowned the Best Barista in the west.
