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04 Mar 2026

Carlow child could be named Ireland's favourite and win massive Aldi give-away

Ahead of Mother's Day, the lucky winner will have the chance to scoop €10,000 in ALDI gift cards this Mother’s Day - €5,000 for you and €5,000 for your mam

Carlow child could be named Ireland's favourite and win massive Aldi give-away

ALDI Ireland is launching the search for Ireland’s Favourite Child- and it could be someone in Carlow!

Baz & Nancy Ashmawy started the search by hitting the streets of Dublin City, bringing excitement and joy as part of the celebrations.

Passersby were invited to call their mam on the spot and tell her just “how much they mean to them.”

The lucky winner will have the chance to scoop €10,000 in ALDI gift cards this Mother’s Day - €5,000 for you and €5,000 for your mam. Are you Ireland’s favourite child? Nominate yourself or a sibling now and prove once and for all who the golden child really is!

Baz Ashmawy commented on the launch of the competition saying: “I’ve always known I’m the favourite. Easy when you're an only child but now it’s time to prove it… one cup of tea at a time! This Mother’s Day, I’m on a mission to show the whole of Ireland how it’s done.”

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Nancy Ashmawy, Baz’s mam responded: "Of course Baz is my favourite - he's always looking out for me! But now it's Ireland's turn to show their mammies some love. I can't wait to see who really deserves the title of Ireland's Favourite Child this Mother's Day - and trust me, Baz isn't giving it up without a fight!"

Baz’s Favourite Child Checklist:

 You show up on time for Sunday dinner – and eat everything put in front of you!

 You make her a cup of tea – the way she likes it!

 You give her a ring, just for a chat

 You always bring her home something small

 You help put away the ALDI shopping

 You peel the potatoes without complaint

 You’ll do a few jobs around the house without being asked

 You let her have the last biscuit

If you ticked every box, congratulations - you might just be Ireland’s favourite child!

To enter, visit @ALDI_Ireland on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok and follow the steps to nominate yourself or a sibling for the chance to be crowned Ireland’s Favourite Child and win €10,000.

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