PICS: Two Irishmen have won the award for world’s best ice cream makers

They whipped the competition.

Michael tells us that he studied his craft in Bologna - graduating with a degree in gelato making - but that the award is the culmination of years of hard work and graft , especially considering the fact that the two men started off at a very young age. "Both myself and Neil's parents had seaside ice cream shops, so we were making soft ice cream ever since we were kids. After studying how to make the perfect flavours, 5 years ago we independently opened up Maple Moose franchises, Neil set himself up in Strandhill (Mammy Johnston's ) and myself in Enniscrone (Gelati) ", Michael says. While their diploma in gelato making sounds like it could be the best college course in the world, the men have found it to be incredibly practical and useful - especially when it comes to developing new flavours and recipes. If you've visited these two shops then you'll know just how good their ice cream is and it seems that the entire world is now in agreement. Here's hoping that the two men continue their impressive rise and we're certain that any Irish people with a sweet tooth will agree. Fair play to the two lads and a huge congratulations on this prestigious award.