Posted by Mary Leahy on 13th Oct 2016
We are so lucky in Ireland to have so many quality Irish Products produced by an amazing bunch of passionate people, who take such pride in their work.
It is the greatest job satisfaction knowing that purchasing from these Irish Producers we are helping in no small way to keep jobs and support local communities
.Many of our producers started very small at local markets, one that immediately comes to mind is Regale Patisserie. We first met Jane at Mahon Point Farmers Market and tasted her biscuits there. We immediately loved them and asked if she could fulfill an order for us - that was only a couple of years ago and now it is an National company supplying to major retailers throughout Ireland.
Another is Mella's Fudge - so delicious. Mella started selling in many of the Farmers Markets in the West Cork region, and has expanded her range greatly in the last couple of years. If you have not tasted her Fudge ,you are missing one of life's little pleasures.
I could mention so many more, like Ballyhoura Apple Farm , Seymours Biscuits of Bandon, Wild About Chutneys , Lismore Foods, Olvi Oils & Pesto,Keogh's Crisps, David's Chocolates, Maher's Coffee, Union Hall Smoked Salmon, Bandon Cheese, Gubben Biscuits, Boutique Bake, Pandora Bell, The Castle Pantry, ..... the list is endless, How lucky are we to be able to enjoy all these delicious foods and include them in our Christmas Hampers