FRIENDS OF CLODAGH…

All the photography in this website (except for the TV, SFIreland, Demo, and Friends of pages) were done by my friend the very talented Alberto Peroli, who is the most talented photographer that I have ever met. He lives in Northern Italy and his website is www.albertoperoli.it 

Here is a list of my friends that produce delicious Foods, run fabulous Restaurants, Shops, Delis and Guesthouse around Ireland, please use them! (Please note that this page is being updated, so come back again and again…)

Producers:

• Siobhan Ni Ghairbhith, St. Tola Organic Goat Cheese, Inagh, Co. Clare. Located in the West of Clare, you will not want to miss this award winning goats cheese. For more info, long ont: www.st-tola.ie.  

• Brigatta Hedin-Curtin, Burren Smokehouse, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare.  Located in the heart of the Burren, here you will find beautiful smoked Burren Salmon and much, much more. For more info, log onto: www.burrensmokehouse.ie/smokehouse

• The Ferguson Family, Gubbeen Farmhouse, Schull, West Cork. They make the most delicious Cheeses and Charcuterie www.gubbeen.com Tel: 00 353 28 28231
   
• Anthony Creswell, Ummera Smokehouse, Timoleague, West Cork. Anthony smokes wonderful fish, chicken and pork. www.ummera.com Tel: 00 353 23 46644
   
• Will and Avril Allshire, Caherbeg Farm, Rosscarberry, West Cork. They rear fantastic out door free-range pigs and then with the meat produce award winning sausages, bacon and my pate! www.caherbegfreerangepork.ie Tel: 00 353 23 48474
   
• Declan and Patsy Ryan, Arbutus Breads in Montenotte Cork city. Beautiful sourdoughs, sodas, foccacias, wholemeal, and yeast breads, Tel: 021 450 1113
   
• Barrie Tyner, West Cork Artsian Foods in Montenotte Cork City. Delicious creamy pates and salads and Barrie also does catering. Tel: 087 630 6761
   
• Frank Hederman, Belvelly Smokehouse in Cobh, East Cork. Incredible smoked fish and to die for fish pates.. www.frankhederman.com Tel: 023 54731

• Sally Barnes - 'Woodcock Smokery'
  Wildly fantastic Wild Smoked Fish - Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Eel, Kippers
  Gortbrack, 
Castletownshend
, Skibbereen
, County Cork

  Tel: (+353) 028 36232

  Email: sally@woodcocksmokery.com
  Web: www.woodcocksmokery.com

• The Kelly Family, "Aisling", Tyrone, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. What can I say but only the have the best oysters in Ireland!
  Tel: 00 353 (0) 91 796120
  Email: kellyoysters@eircom.net
  Web: www.kellyoysters.com

• James McGeough, Connemara Air Dried Lamb in Oughterard, Co. Galway. Delicious silky, smooth and intense thin slices of cured lamb, James also has a wonderful Butcher shop. Tel: 091 552351
   
• 
  Clodagh at the Connemara Smokehouse, check out their website for details of their delicious smoked fish www.smokehouse.ie

Websites:

• www.greatfood.ie - This is a fantastic website which features Irish food, easy recipes, news on food producers, wine news, book reviews, cookware, hints & tips on cookinig and more.
• www.onlyatfarmersmarkets.com - Read all the latest news along with fascinating stories about farmers markets in the US on this site. 

Shops, Cafes and Cookery Schools :

• Simone Kelly and Trixie Leahy, Interior Living on MacCurtain St., Cork.
  Their wonderful shop is full of the most beautiful furniture, lamps,
  perfumes, books, vinatge glasses, everything you could dream of for
  your home and at the back they have a delicious selection of foods. They
  also offer interior design consultancy. Tel: 021 4505819 or log onto
  www.interiorliving.ie

• Ruth Healy, URRU Shops in Bandon and Mallow, Co. Cork. Fantastic food shops stocking the best of local produce and they also have wonderful sandwiches and a vast selection of books and utensils. www.urru.ie Tel: 00 353 23 54731
   
• Peter and Mary Ward, Country Choice, in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. An amazing shop, deli, cafe with the best of local and European foods www.countrychoice.ie Tel: 00 353 67 32596
   
• Sheridan Cheesemongers in Dublin, Waterford and Galway. The best cheesemongers in the country, the also stock artisan products from around Europe and a huge range of wines. www.sheridanscheesemongers.com Tel: 00 353 1 679 3143
   
• Michelle Darmody’s Cake Cafe in Pleasant Place, Dublin. Mouth watering cakes and savoury sandwiches and tarts in the sweetest of settings. www.thecakecafe.ie Tel: 00 353 1 4789394

• Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School, Shanagarry, East Cork. I did the Ballymaloe Cookery Course in the year 2000 and have never turned my mind off food since! www.cookingisfun.ie Tel: 00 353 21 4646785

• Trish and Margi .... The Stuffed Olive, New Street, Bantry Tel: 027 55883
  A fabulous store/café with shelves that are stocked with wonderful artisan produce sourced locally and in the continent and a deli counter that begs to be eaten!

• Imedla Bourke's, The Pantry, Kilkee, Co. Clare. A gorgeous bistro in the heart of Kilkee -- here you will find freshly baked quiches, pies, and salads along with homemade scones, jams and bread. A real find on the West Coast of Clare! www.thepantrykilkee.com Tel: 00 353 65 905 6576
  
• Louise Clarke, NUDE FOOD, Dungarven, Co. Waterford. - the new food store/deli/cafe that has just opened in Dungarven, Co. Waterford. Run and owned by the passionate foodie Louise Clarke. I am leading her international fan club, as she is a wonderful cook, forager of foods, and a great supporter of Irish producers. Go Nude!

• Nicky and Martin McLoughlin, Nicky's Plaice in Howth - fabulous fish shop on the West Pier, selling locally caught spankingly fish. Its the oldest fish shop on the pier.
  Tel: 00 353 (1) 832 3557
  Email: nickysplaice@eircom.net
  Web: www.nickysplaice.com
  

Restaurants and Guesthouses

• Paul and Marie Flynn - The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
  Paul and Marie Flynn have paved the way for what is called ‘The Irish Food Revolution’. They are a magical team, Paul cooking in the kitchen using his creative culinary skills, cooking dishes that will have you sliding off your seat and Marie running the front of house like clockwork. The cookery school which is just around the corner from the restaurant and opposite their beautiful townhouse (where you must stay) features a state of the art kitchen with workspaces for twelve people to work hands-on.
  The Tannery, 10 Quay Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tel.: 058 45420 Email: info@tannery.ie  or log on to www.tannery.ie  
  
• Jennifer and Francois Conradie - 'Over the Moon Restaurant'
  We want to congratulate them for making The Brisgestone Guide Top 100 restaurants in Ireland once again!!
  46 Bridge St, Skibbereen, West Cork
  Tel: 00 353 28 22100
  www.overthemoonskibbereen.com

• Georgie and Paul Keane, Inishbeg, Baltimore, West Cork. Tel: +353 (0)28 21745. An amazing provate island estate with beautiful woodlands, parkland, farmland, gardens that surround the holiday cottages.
  www.inishbeg.com
  
• Denis Cotter’s Cafe Paradiso, Western Road Cork. My favourite restaurant in Cork and now they have rooms too - heaven! www.cafeparadiso.ie
   
• David and Geraldine Hare, Iskeroon in Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. Beautiful gusethouse with sea views and a breakfast that will have you leaping from your cozy bed. www.iskeroon.com Tel: 00 353 66 9475119
   
• Kaitlin Ruth, Deasy’s Pub in Ring West Cork. Wonderfully cooked fresh fish in a pub overlooking the harbour and a great wine list. Tel: 00353 23 35741
   
• William and Aisling O’Callaghan, Longueville House in Mallow, Co. Cork. Fabuloua Gorgian Guesthouse with a great restaurant, they also produce their own chutneys, wines, sausages, terrines. www.longuevillehouse.ie Tel: 00 353 22 4715
   
• Eamon and Stella Long. Rathellen House in Bansha, Co. Tipperary. A wonderful guesthouse and they cook delicious dinners and breakfasts. www.rathellenhouse.com Tel: 00 353 62 54376
   
• Aoibheann’s ArdBia and Nimmos in Galway. Fantastic cafe and restaurants using the best of local and seasonal produce, Ard Bia is right in the heart of the city where as Nimmos over looks the waterfront. www.ardbia.com Tel: 00 353 91 539 9897