Sharon Noonan
Sharon Noonan is originally from Ballymena, Co Antrim. Her maiden name, Devlin, is synonymous with fresh fruit and vegetables and she grew up in the family business. Having studied Business Studies and French at Queen’s University Belfast, on graduating she embarked on a sales and marketing career which saw her travelling the globe. She now resides in Co. Limerick where she presents the weekly radio show and podcast, Best Possible Taste, focusing on food and drink topics. In 2023, the Best Possible Taste celebrated 10 years on the airwaves making it Ireland’s longest-running food/drink radio show/podcast.
Sharon has also produced 2 BAI-funded radio documentaries – “Devlins’ Yellowman – A Taste of Childhood” and “What a BLASt – Celebrating 10 Years of the Irish Food Awards.” She regularly MCs at events, chairs panel discussions, curates content for the Food For Thought stage at Taste of Dublin and has been a guest judge at many hospitality and food awards including the Blas na hEireann / Irish Food Awards.
Website: www.sharonnoonan.com
Instagram: @SharonJNoonan
Twitter: @QueenofOrg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-noonan-mcim-0618908/
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