In the Lalor family for five generations, Ballard Farm is currently run by the enterprising Pat Lalor, who took the decision to convert the farm to organic production.
They are the producers of Kilbeggan Organic Porridge (see entry), and Ballard Organ ... more...
A love of traditional food and recognition of the environmental impact of their business are the driving forces behind this paradise for cake lovers.
Originally established by Michelle Darmody, it is now operated by the former manager, Ray O'Neill, an ... more...
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An environmentally responsible business known for focusing on cooking quality and flavour, Crowe's Farm is one of Ireland's most successful quality pork producers, specialising in free range pork and organic bacon products.
Very much a family operatio ... more...
Well known for many years through her involvement with the Avoca restaurants - she was a major contributor to their cookbooks and head chef at Kilmacanogue, Powerscourt and Suffolk Street as well as setting up the café in Rathcoole - Eimer Rains ... more...
There is a community feel to the charming Little Bird Café. It is full of locals, most of them quietly nodding to the tables next to them as they sit down with a book, or with a friend for a catch up over a rice bowl, that week’s special ( ... more...
This small artisan preserves company was started in the 1970s by Theresa Storey's parents (who sold their products at the Limerick Milk Market for many years) and is now run by Theresa and her family.
Many of the ingredients for her preserves come fro ... more...
In the fish retail business for five generations, the Morgan family has been fishing for salmon and herring since the 1890's and, travelling by horse and cart, “cadging” their fish in neighbouring counties
The shop, which is attached to th ... more...
In a stunning location on the lower slopes of Slievemore mountain - overlooking Keel Lake and the dramatic cliffs, shore and crested sea beyond - this aptly named lodge and restaurant/wine bar lays claim to being one of Ireland's best-kept secrets, and ... more...
New name, new location - but the same great team. Stephen McArdle and Morgan VanderKamer moved their wonderful Barrows Keep restaurant from Graiguenamanagh to Thomastown in 2019, and now they've been reinventing themselves again in Waterford since summ ... more...
A popular meeting spot for tech and creative types (but not that easy to find, due to its understated signage), barista champion Colin Harmon's 3fe is famous for the quality of its coffee offering and, for most people, the coffee experience is the ... more...
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