Fans of the RTE TV Nationwide programme may already be familiar with Sharon Sweeney's seriously impressive special occasion cakes and cupcakes.
She makes both classic and novelty cakes for every conceivable occasion - and gives cake decorating and sug ... more...
Opening The Baker’s Table of Lismore in January 2021 was an act of faith for Liverpool-born owner/chef John Mount. But it came through the challenges of that time with panache and soon earned a following in the region for excellent baking (notabl ... more...
Easy to spot by the queue forming out into the street, and still in the McCartney family after nearly one and a half centuries, this flower-decked shop in the pretty village of Moira is one of the oldest and best-loved butchery businesses in Northern I ... more...
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The cutaway peat bogs on the Irish midlands may look barren to the untrained eye but the acidic growing conditions favour certain crops, such as blueberries - a relative of the smaller native Irish fraughan or bilberry.
Widely recognised as a 'supe ... more...
A walk through New Ross town to find Philip and Patsy Rogers’ Emporium will be very rewarding for lovers of good food.
The concept is a natural evolution from Philip’s background in farming, and Patsy’s love of cooking: traditional c ... more...
Denise and Michael O'Callaghan's well-named enterprise produces handmade gluten- and wheat-free breads and cakes. Approved by the Irish Coeliac Society, many of their products are also dairy and yeast free.
Reflecting the philosophy that "being o ... more...
The South-East is famous for its apples, grown mainly for cider production and some for eating, Producers include a number of quality-led family-run businesses, of which the Traas family's farm is one of the most highly regarded.
They have opera ... more...
Farrellys small but exciting traditional butchers shop in the centre of Delgany is a destination of choice for many discerning shoppers - and no wonder. You may just pop in to get a few of their brilliant free range pork sausages or some plump Wicklow ... more...
Little sister to Enda McEvoy and Sinead Meacle's acclaimed locavore restaurant, Loam, Ean ('bird') brought a touch of cheer to the centre of Galway when it opened in November 2020 - albeit briefly as restaurant, as it offered takeaway only while dining ... more...
Set in a lovely building, this bright ground floor café is a pleasing place to take a break and has become a favourite for its many regular customers.
Interesting old prints of Waterford life adorn the walls and there’s a spacious seating ... more...
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