Advanced Pastry Techniques Program.
Bia Innovator Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway
Mondays, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2026. 9am to 5pm
Fee: €590.00
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Overview
Advance your pastry skills with hands-on guidance from two leading pastry chefs and food business owners in the West of Ireland – Asia Mahealani McDonagh (Irish Pastry Champion,
Owner of Mahealani Pastries) and Cian Mooney (Owner & Head Baker of Magpie Bakery). Over four weeks, learn modern techniques—from candy making & chocolate work to lamination of
viennoiserie, glazing, and croquembouches—plus practical tips to bring these skills into your own kitchen.
Target Audience
Bakers and Savory Chefs without pastry experience
Working pastry chefs looking to expand their repertoire or revisit techniques
Culinary students or career changers seeking a pastry foundation
Trainers
Asia Mahealani McDonagh, Ireland’s first Pâtisserie Champion and founder of Mahealani Pastries in Galway, brings world-class pastry expertise straight from Paris and Michelin-starred
kitchens. Now an ambassador for L’École FERRANDI Paris, Odaios Foods & Valrhona, she is passionate about education and collaboration. She is on a mission to make top-tier pastry skills
accessible to chefs and enthusiasts across the West of Ireland.
Cian Mooney, owner and head baker at Magpie in Galway, brings over 20 years of culinary experience from Michelin-starred kitchens to his organic bakery. Committed to quality,
innovation, and supporting local producers, he crafts sourdough & viennoiserie, and serves locally roasted coffee that’s delicious while staying true to ethical, sustainable principles.
