Aillwee Cave Homemade Fudge and Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Ballyvaughan, Co Clare

Come into the cosy surrounding of the Farmshop and sample their award winning Burren Gold cheese, which is produced on site using the finest milk from cows grazing on the lush grasses and herbs of the Burren and separate Tea Rooms serving light refreshments. The Gift Shop includes a wide selection of gemstones, fossils, clothing, pottery and gifts. Cave tours, birds of prey centre and woodland walks here too. Situated in the heart of the Burren in County Clare lies one of the oldest caves in Ireland. Perched high on its Burren terraced mountain side with what has to be one of the most spectacular views of Galway Bay.

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Burren Smokehouse and Visitor Centre

Kincora Road, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare.

Just off the main square in historic Lisdoonvarna, this highly acclaimed, award winning traditional smokehouse owned by Peter and Birgitta Curtin produces superb smoked salmon and locally caught mackerel, and also smokes cheeses from some of Clare’s renowned cheese makers. The Burren smokehouse is also home to a delightful Gourmet Food Shop stoked with superb Irish artisan produce, a charming Craft Shop and a very informative Visitor Centre, where you can see a traditional smoker and view their audio-visual presentation.

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Castlemine Farm

Castlemine, Fourmilehouse, Co Roscommon.

At Good Food Ireland, we support farmers who are taking their livelihoods into their own hands, and using their commitment, skills and methods to produce meat with sustainable farming methods. Brendan and Derek Allen are doing just that in a big way. The land has been in the family for three generations, and these days the two brothers are putting it to good use to rear their own meats to supply the Castlemines Farm Shop in Roscommon Town which also sells artisan specialties from Ireland.

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Chez Emily Fine Handmade Chocolates

Main Street, Ashbourne, Co Meath.

Magical would seem to be the appropriate word for the Chez Emily Chocolate Boutique on Ashbourne’s Main Street. Chez Emily was established in 1996 by Ferdinand Vandaele & Helena Hemeryck and they have built a justifiably loyal following with a selection of over 30 divine chocolates. The chocolate couvertures they use are rated between the best worldwide and they combine this with the best local ingredients using family recipes to bring us a unique and versatile assortment of chocolates and chocolate articles.

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Chocolate Garden of Ireland (The) and Tipperary Organic Ice Cream

Rath, Tullow, Co Carlow.

Jim and Mary Healy and their dedicated team of chocolate and biscuit experts, produce a spectacular range of luxury, handmade artisan chocolates, divine waffles, sensational chocolate spreads, rich butter biscuits and chocolate bars and of course their delicious Tipperary Organic Ice Cream, which you can now enjoy at their delightful new coffee shop and ice cream parlour in Carlow. The Chocolate Garden of Ireland is a real family destination set in lovely grounds with outdoor seating. Educational groups and school parties catered for also.

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ChocOneill

The Hollow, Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford.

Owners Jamie and Beatrice O’Neill have an important aim for their business - to produce fresh artisan chocolates with no added vegetable fats, artificial colours or preservatives. White or champagne truffles, crystallized ginger dipped in plain chocolate, a milk chocolate selection and swirl chocolate lollipops – just some of the delicious range available from ChocoOneill.

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Connemara Smokehouse and Visitor Centre

Bunowen Pier, Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Clifden, Co Galway.

Situated on the water's edge at Bunowen Pier, in the heart of Connemara and between Roundstone and Clifden, the Smokehouse has an enviable position. It’s the longest established smokehouse in the area and one of the few remaining specialising in locally caught wild smoked and organic salmon, they also specialise in Irish smoked tuna and gravadlax. Take one of Graham Robert's memorising tours and purchase a great array of traditionally hand-prepared seafood products.

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Coolanowle Country House & Organic Farm

Coolanowle, Ballickmoyler, Carlow.

Coolanowle Country House and Organic Farm is a haven of tranquility with 3 acres of beautiful beech wood gardens and 18th century flax ponds, not to mention our working Organic Farm. James and Bernadine Mulhall have created a wonderful country retreat in James' beautiful family home on the Carlow Laois border. Beauty and Body Treatments also available for a pampering break away from it all.

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Cork Coffee Roasters & Café

Cork Coffee Roasters, No 2 Bridge Street, Cork.

Cork Coffee Roasters is a Cork City based and owner operated, gourmet coffee company. It operates under master roaster John Gowan who only selects the highest quality Arabica beans to create a unique coffee blend for all to enjoy. Pop into their charming Espresso Bar & Cafe on Bridge Street in Cork City to enjoy a cup or order online to savour at home.

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Hargadons

4 O'Connell Street, Sligo.

Hargadons is a perfect pit stop in the centre of Sligo Town. Lunch is as buzzing as dinner and served in a fantastic old world pub, which has been lovingly restored to its latter-day authenticity. This Traditional Pub, Restaurant and modern artisan Wine Shop has become a favourite on the Sligo scene and renowned for it’s charming hospitality. Why not pop in for a local sirloin sandwich with some of Gráinne’s homemade chips and a wonderful pint of creamy Guinness, served with a smile, a chat and a tad of local gossip…

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