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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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Aldridge Lodge Restaurant and Guesthouse

Duncannon, New Ross, Co Wexford.

Hidden within this charming country guesthouse, overlooking the picturesque fishing village of Duncannon, Euro-toques Chef Billy Whitty and his partner Joanne Harding run this amazing contemporay gem of a restaurant. The imaginative use of excellent, honest, organic, home grown ingredients in their restaurant combined with the charming ambience of the relaxing bedrooms makes you wish you did not have to leave!

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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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Ard Bia at Nimmos

Spanish Arch, Galway City.

Aoibheann McNamara’s Ard Bia at Nimmo’s Restaurant, located at the Spanish Arch at the historical heart of the vibrant city of Galway, overlooking the Claddagh Basin, on the River Corrib is real a little gem. Offering a myriad of rustic Irish, New Zealand and Middle Eastern cuisine, with dishes to delight every palate, from seasonal meats to fresh fish complimented by the local artisan produce you’ve come to love with all our Good Food Ireland members.

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Baking Academy of Ireland

Lucan Road Old, Palmerstown Village, Dublin 20

The skill of bread making and hand-crafted baking and cake decoration were in danger of being lost and replaced by machinery. Derek O’Brien’s wonderful Baking Academy in Dublin’s Palmerstown is at the heart of the drive to revive such skills and preserve the art. The academy is a glorious hub of learning and passion.

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Baldwin's Ice Cream

Killeenagh, Knockanore, Co Waterford.

Home made natural ice cream created from the milk of the Baldwin Friesian herd. The cows graze land around the family farm in Waterford, producing the milk for this farmhouse based ice cream production. Good quality flavourings and local fruits are used in the making and ice creams which are available in the Cork, Waterford and South Tipperary area.

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Ballymaloe Shop and Café

Ballymaloe, Shannagarry, Midleton, Co Cork.

Twenty five years ago, Wendy Whelan started the shop at Ballymaloe House, as an exciting addition to the existing business her mother Myrtle had created. Now the place is an institution, echoing the house’s tradition of great Irish hospitality. You’ll always find a gadget or two here that won’t be seen anywhere else, Wendy searches out the unusual for an army of food lovers that come through the doors here every year. So if you’re serious about cooking get yourself down here now!

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Bar Italia (IFSC)

Unit 2, Lower Mayor Street, Custom House Square, Dublin 1

Nestling along the side of Dublin’s north quays, is the busy hub of the Irish Financial Services Centre. Here, Bar Italia serves up rustic Italian fare to the hungry business and residential folk of the district. By now a stalwart of the locale, this delightful eatery is a firm favourite of ours too

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Bar Italia (Ormond Quay)

Blooms Lane, 26 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Their espresso is considered a Dublin benchmark, their custard tart is to die for and their location, overlooking the iconic river Liffey, right at Millennium Bridge, is the very quintessence of a Dublin meets Italy love story. Stefano Crescenzi and David Izzo’s Bar Italia, Ormond Quay is one of the city gems, Italian food cooked with the very best of Irish produce

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Barron's Bakery & Coffee House

Cappoquin, Co Waterford.

Barron’s Bakery is a traditional family owned bakery specialising in handmade breads baked in antique brick ovens, and a range of home made sweet and savoury pastries, cakes and gateaux. The daytime coffee shop serves all Barron’s breads and baked goods.

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