Seaweed is an important coastal product in the West of Ireland. In addition to its traditional use to enrich farmland, it is harvested commercially for culinary and therapeutic use, particularly in Co Sligo, and Frank and Betty Melvin of Carrig Fhada S ... more...
This family-run shop began life in the old Fish Market (Smithfield). Run today by the second generation of the Fitzsimons family - Linda, Philip, John and Jennie - "Seasonal fish from the cleanest waters" is the promise, with all fish fully t ... more...
This good-sized family farm shop is located just outside Ardee – heading from the town towards Kells, keep your eye out for the small Farm Fresh Fruit & Veg sandwich board sign on the left-hand side of the road. If you pass the 100 km/hr road ... more...
Inspired by a farms tour in Holland some years ago, innovative young dairy farmer Thomas Baldwin established an alternative enterprise on the family farm near Knockanore village in beautiful West Waterford,
Together with his parents John and Maria, h ... more...
At Mount Anglesby in the foothills of the Knockmealdown mountains, Dick and Anne Keating use the milk of a neighbouring farmer’s single herd to make the raw cows’ milk cheddar style cheese Bay Lough.
It is made with vegetarian rennet and a ... more...
A familiar brand to two generations, Peadar and Mairin O’Lionaird’s preserving company Folláin (‘Wholesome’) was established in 1983 and is one of the earliest and best loved of Ireland’s new wave of small, quality ... more...
Although quite a large scale operation, fifth generation O’Donohue’s Bakery of Tullamore is known for its outstanding quality and is useful to know about when visiting the area.
This craft bakery is currently run by Cathal O’Donohue ... more...
Better known as O’Hara’s Brewery, Carlow Brewing Company was founded in 1996 by the O’Hara family and is one of the most successful and oldest of Ireland’s craft breweries. The brewery is located in Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, the ... more...
Produced at their farm west of Cork city, Ann and Pat O’Farrell’s versatile semi-soft Carrigaline Farmhouse Cheese is handmade in six flavours (natural, garlic & herbs, smoked, Dillisk seaweed, blueberry and cranberry) and is wide ... more...
Named after the ‘Little Bear’constellation Ursa Minor, Dara and Ciara O’hArtghaile’s unusual bakery and café is a small business with a big heart.
Specialising in traditional sourdough and fresh yeast breads along with r ... more...
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