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Favourite Irish Products, Shops and Brands

Wompa1

Considering the news that freight is being stopped between France and the UK. It looks like the expected impact of the end of the transition period is coming a little earlier than expected with that in mind, I was wondering what everyone's favourite Irish products and brands are. We may all be looking for alternatives to UK brands so good to find Irish or EU alternatives.

I'll go first.

Jacobs for biscuits and some chocolates.
Bachelors for tinned foods.
Keoghs for crisps.
Vit Hit for drinks.
Barrys and Lyons for Tea.
Odlums for flour.
O'Neils for sportswear.

The tough area that I can see for the products I typically use will be things like body wash, chocolate bars and some vitamins. Typically get the shopping delivered from Tesco and buy some of the Tesco brands. May have to switch to Supervalu unless Tesco keep prices down or get the stock direct to Ireland. Most of their fruit, veg and other stuff we'd buy from them comes through the UK but is imported from elsewhere.

What say yee?

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One More Toy

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SEPT 23 1989

sugar is going to be an issue

iamstop

Barry's, Bewelys and Lyons.
A bag of Beshoff's every once in a while.
Guinness

Gregor Samsa

iamstop wrote: »

Barry's, Bewelys and Lyons.

Lyons tea is actually produced in England. I mean, I know all tea is grown abroad, but Lyons isn't even packaged here. That said, it is the best tea, and so should be stockpiled.

dxhound2005

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Lyons tea is actually produced in England. I mean, I know all tea is grown abroad, but Lyons isn't even packaged here. That said, it is the best tea, and so should be stockpiled.

You should be able to get 2 x 240 for €8 in your local Tesco, usual price something like €7.95 for Green and €8.95 for Gold.

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/product/details/?id=266580135

[Deleted User]

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Lyons tea is actually produced in England. I mean, I know all tea is grown abroad, but Lyons isn't even packaged here. That said, it is the best tea, and so should be stockpiled.

Reported for obvious trolling.
Everyone knows its Barry's boi.

Lyons isn't fit for composting; it would make the worms sick

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly

Sheridans mixed seed crackers.

Aongus Von Bismarck

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

Sheridans mixed seed crackers.

Sheridans have done so much to promote Irish artisan cheese, and their Galway store is a treasure trove for the turophile. Wonderful shops, and I was absolutely delighted to have this delivered to me by courier only this afternoon.

I also love what the Ferguson family are doing with their Gubeen brand, especially their absolutely sensational chorizo.

Top marks also to the Burren Smokehouse, Young Buck blue cheese, and Achill Sea Salt.

Finally, I've started to purchase Francis-M Irish linen bedding. Very much a luxury brand, but designed to last for years, and a true premium product made using the very finest materials and craftmanship.

ShatterAlan

Zaytoon for Kebabs.

ShatterAlan

Chef brown sauce.

whisky_galore

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

sugar is going to be an issue

We used produce it, but it was sold down the swanee by our "betters" who did very well out of it.
What used be Irish Sugar frequently gets fawning coverage as an Irish success story from our business media.

Muahahaha

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Finally, I've started to purchase Francis-M Irish linen bedding. Very much a luxury brand, but designed to last for years, and a true premium product made using the very finest materials and craftmanship.

Only 4 grand for a king sized duvet cover, thanks OP, ordered 3

Nigel Fairservice

I like McCambrige's brown bread and Avonmore milk. Throw in a few bags of Taytos too.

jmlad2020

McDaids Football special.

jimgoose

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Sheridans have done so much to promote Irish artisan cheese, and their Galway store is a treasure trove for the turophile. Wonderful shops....

I couldn't agree more. These days I am also enjoying Durrus very much.

Mad_maxx

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Lyons tea is actually produced in England. I mean, I know all tea is grown abroad, but Lyons isn't even packaged here. That said, it is the best tea, and so should be stockpiled.

Barrys is way better

whisky_galore

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Lyons tea is actually produced in England. I mean, I know all tea is grown abroad, but Lyons isn't even packaged here. That said, it is the best tea, and so should be stockpiled.

Faux Irish brand, just plays up its supposed Irishness in advertising.

French Toast

Murphy's stout
Bushmills
Keogh's crisps
McCambridge bread
Follán jams
Loads more food and drink brands.

O'Neills do good sports gear.

IAMAMORON

All the rest are just bland imitations. In my humble opinion.

hellsing101

IAMAMORON wrote: »

All the rest are just bland imitations. In my humble opinion.

Tis no Paddy

Wompa1

Anyone have good recommendations for Irish soap, body wash, scented candles and vitamins?

pgj2015

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I like McCambrige's brown bread and Avonmore milk. Throw in a few bags of Taytos too.

milk is milk. own brand is as good as avonmore.

cj maxx

pgj2015 wrote: »

milk is milk. own brand is as good as avonmore.

Avonmore is the only milk I couldn't stomach for some reason

Nigel Fairservice

pgj2015 wrote: »

milk is milk. own brand is as good as avonmore.

I never said own brand milk wasn't as good. Subjectivity comes into it when you're talking about favourites. I'm talking about Avonmore from a taste perspective. I know I can buy loads of different alternatives to Avonmore but they don't taste as nice to me. I'm not saying own brand milk tastes bad or anything. It's a matter of personal taste. I'm sure Avonmore and own brand milk are more or less the same in other ways like nutrients etc.

[Deleted User]

Flahavan's progress porridge oatlets and their museli.
Folla/in jams

Poor_old_gill

Dingle Gin is a cracker
Ballymaloe relish lovely
Clonakility black pudding & sausages are very tasty - slow cook both at a medium temperature
Kilmeaden extra mature red is a beautiful everyday cheese
Powers whiskey is the nicest on the market imo
Kinnegar have some lovely beers

We are definitely blessed for food & drink products

the purple tin

Wompa1 wrote: »

Anyone have good recommendations for Irish soap, body wash, scented candles and vitamins?

There would be a lot of small local outfits doing handmade soap and the like. Check at the farmers markets or health food shops for them.
Here's one..
https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/product-category/handmade-by-the-benedictine-nuns/

Ubbquittious

the purple tin wrote: »

There would be a lot of small local outfits doing handmade soap and the like. Check at the farmers markets or health food shops for them.
Here's one..
https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/product-category/handmade-by-the-benedictine-nuns/

I know someone making soap but with the lack of liposuction surgeries going ahead since Covid there is a real problem with getting the raw materials

Philipx

Wompa1 wrote: »

Anyone have good recommendations for Irish soap, body wash, scented candles and vitamins?

Ordered products for De Mammy from here before Christmas.

A nicer crowd to deal with you couldn't find.

(No, I've no connection whatsoever with the company)

AndyBoBandy

I drink Lyons Tea, but when I found out it’s about as Irish as Marmite, I tried switching to Barry’s Tea ( which is an Irish owned brand whereas Lyons is owned by UniLever), but I just couldn’t stomach it and had to switch back to Lyons.....