Alternative Bread Company

Unit 22 The English Market, Grande Parade, Cork.

It’s hard to believe that the Alternative Bread Company stall in the English market has been established for eleven years. Packed as it is with modern day breads to beat the band, it could almost be one of the newest additions to the array of epicurean delights this cult food market now offers Cork city shoppers. But no… this place is part of the culinary furniture of the market, and no wonder as Sheila Fitzpatrick has been in the food business for thirty years.

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Ditty’s Home Bakery & Coffee Shop Castledawson

44 Main Street, Castledawson, Co Derry, BT45 8AB.

The charming village of Castledawson is home to one of Artisan Baker, Robert Ditty’s family run award winning bakeries and coffee shops. Whether your just popping in to buy something delicious to take home or taking the time to relax and indulge in something from their scrumptious range of home baked local breads, pastries, cakes, biscuits, short breads, scones and muffins or a spot of lunch, all served by friendly local staff, your are sure to enjoy your experience.

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Ditty’s Home Bakery & Coffee Shop Magherafelt

3 Rainey Street, Magherafelt, Co Derry, BT45 5AA.

Magherafelt is home to another of Artisan Baker, Robert Ditty’s family run award winning buzzing bakeries and coffee shops. Run by Robert’s wife Helen this is a real treat for those looking for something delicious to take home or staying to indulge in something from their scrumptious range of home baked local breads, pastries, cakes, biscuits, short breads, wee buns, scones and muffins or a spot of lunch, all served by friendly local staff.

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Food Store (The)

Ballyhaunis Road, Claremorris, Co Mayo.

Niall Heffernan's food store is, in fact, a combination of three separate groups under one roof. First of all, there is fresh meat, all locally sourced and the ready-to-cook dishes using the meats are available, then the Deli Counter and finally the Bakery. The range of foods is astonishing, with a total of some 200 products available, everything is beautifully displayed on the various counters.

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Hassetts Bakery

Main Street, Carrigaline, Co Cork.

Carrigaline is blessed with great bread courtesy of Hassett’s Bakery in this busy town on the outskirts of Cork City. Michael Hassett has been baking since he was in his early twenties, has always concentrated on sourcing good ingredients for his stunning array of creations, and consequently, his following has grown steadily over the years. So much so in fact, that his long established premises, which once consisted of a small counter service area with the kitchen behind, is now being extended, revamped and turned into a bakery and Coffee Shop for our times.

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Heatherlea (The)

90-96 Main Street, Bangor, Co Down BT20 4AG.

At heart of the hustle and bustle of Bangor’s Main Street, is Paul and Patricia Getty’s bright, airy and modern coffee shop, restaurant, deli and home bakery. At the Heatherlea you will find an excellent choice offered throughout the day, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast a wholesome lunch or even a tasty pastry freshly made in their delightful bakery all served by friendly helpful staff in this surprisingly relaxed atmosphere in the centre of it all.

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Jinny’s Bakery

Carrick Rd, Dromshambo, Co Leitrim.

Jinny’s Bakery, owned by Sinead Gillard and her husband Pascal was built by Sinead’s grandfather in the seventies. Passion, dedication and education is at the heart of this couple’s philosophy for their baked goods. And of course, using as much local and seasonal produce as possible, is part of the deal.

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M&D Bakery

34 Mount Sion Avenue, Waterford.

The Waterford Blaa has been around since the time of the Huguenots in the 1700’s, and it has a very special place in the heart of the people of Waterford city and county. Which is why we’re delighted to welcome to Good Food Ireland the city’s M&D Bakery, which makes the famous Waterford Blaa, among other baked goods.

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Ryans Arbutus Breads

Unit 2B, Mayfield Industrial Estate, Mayfield, Cork.

Artisan baker Declan Ryan was well known some years ago as a chef/restaurateur, but nowadays, he’s famous for his wonderful range of breads, produced from a small bakery just outside Cork city. Once you taste any of the breads, it’s easy to understand their popularity.

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Seymours Fine Foods

2 Cloughmacsimon Business Park, Bandon, Co Cork

Seymours Fine Foods, a small bakery based in Bandon, West Cork, has a super range of hand made biscuits and shortbreads that melt in the mouth. The saying may go that ‘A moment on the lips means a lifetime on the hips’ – but with biscuits as good as these, do we really care?!

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