Favourite Irish Products, Shops and Brands

Wompa1 · 21-12-2020 03:27PM #1

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?

One More Toy · 21-12-2020 03:28PM

Viagra
Botox

SEPT 23 1989 · 21-12-2020 04:23PM

sugar is going to be an issue

iamstop · 21-12-2020 04:45PM

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

Gregor Samsa · 21-12-2020 05:06PM

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 · 21-12-2020 05:12PM

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

21-12-2020 06:10PM

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 · 21-12-2020 08:57PM

Sheridans mixed seed crackers.

Aongus Von Bismarck · 21-12-2020 10:09PM

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 · 22-12-2020 12:03AM

Zaytoon for Kebabs.

ShatterAlan · 22-12-2020 12:15AM

Chef brown sauce.

whisky_galore · 22-12-2020 12:40AM

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 · 22-12-2020 12:41AM

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 · 22-12-2020 01:03AM

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

jmlad2020 · 22-12-2020 01:05AM

McDaids Football special.

jimgoose · 22-12-2020 11:47AM

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 · 22-12-2020 06:20PM

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 · 22-12-2020 06:23PM

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 · 22-12-2020 06:25PM

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

O'Neills do good sports gear.

IAMAMORON · 22-12-2020 06:32PM

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

hellsing101 · 22-12-2020 06:34PM

IAMAMORON wrote: »

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

Tis no Paddy

Wompa1 · 27-12-2020 01:16AM

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

pgj2015 · 27-12-2020 01:20AM

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 · 27-12-2020 01:55AM

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 · 27-12-2020 02:09AM

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.

27-12-2020 02:27AM

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

Poor_old_gill · 27-12-2020 09:56AM

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 · 27-12-2020 10:07AM

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 · 27-12-2020 10:11AM

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 · 27-12-2020 10:25AM

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 · 27-12-2020 10:32AM

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.....

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