A Local Food Guide to the Garden of Ireland
Derry 
Aughrim Town and Country Market, which is held every Saturday in the Pavilon in Aughrim.
Open every Saturday from 10am until 2pm.
Stalls include meat, vegetables, cakes, eggs, plants, pottery, woodturning, knitwear, jam & even a tea/coffee area! Lots of local growers & craftspeople.
There are many local food stalls every week. Head along there some Saturday to soak up the atmosphere for yourself!
Keith Symes is a third generation farmer based in the heart of the Garden of Ireland. He produces culinary oils, extracted from oil seed rape, all grown and harvested on his land. Keith’s products are Wicklow Rapeseed Oil (500ml) and Wicklow Rapeseed Oil with garlic (250ml).
What better location for a fishmonger than a busy fishing port? Wicklow town’s quays may not be as bustling as they once were, but The Fishman aims to re-educate locals and tourists alike about the town’s angling heritage.
Everything from trout, to crab, to squid is stocked in the attractive shop. Alan Hegarty is the Fishman in question and he’s on hand to answer all of your queries about how to bake, fry, and barbecue your favourites.
Regularly in stock are the following species: Salmon, Sole, Trout, Skate, Bass, Haddock, Tuna, Plaice, Clams, Crab, Lobster, Mussels, Scallops, and Shrimp.
Home delivery and catering available.
Delgany is lucky to have a real butcher in Farrelly’s. The business is unique locally, in that they operate their own abattoir, slaughtering their own cattle and sheep. This knowledge of husbandry and respect for the animal is noticeable in the shop itself, with staff generally highly informed about different cuts of meat and their use.
Dog lovers, take note: Farrelly’s butchers give away lovely bones for your canine friends.
The Delgany Grocer is more than a shop: The Firehouse Bakery and Coffee House bakes and sells fresh bread; Farrelly’s Butchers supply the meat; Romany Stone offers a 120 seat cafe upstairs; the grocery itself supplies fresh vegetables, dairy products, dry goods, and fish.
There is a focus on locally-sourced produce running through all of the different sections. Perhaps more importantly, prices are surprisingly reasonable for a shop of this type. Meanwhile, the levels of service and quality is outstanding.
Prepare to be surprised! Even seasoned wine buffs will notice some interesting origins and less famous grape varieties on show at the long established Wicklow Wine Company in Wicklow Town.
Besides the expected Old and New World wines, several excellent German and Portuguese varieties are available for sampling at the shop’s regular tasting sessions.
Even better, service here is personal and friendly. The knowledgeable staff give informed recommendations for food accompaniments.
Wicklow Wine Co. does more than wine, however. The shop stocks excellent Irish cheeses, including some Wicklow cheeses, as well as other foods which compliment wine drinking.
Whole coffee beans are also on sale in bulk, making Wicklow Wine Co. one of the best value sources for those of us coffee fans that prefer to grind their own.
You can find her delicious wild-derived produce on sale at the monthly country market hosted at Macreddin Village.
Their range includes:
You can buy Hawthorn Lane Homemade’s range by ordering on the phone, by email, or at their Farmer’s Market stalls at Macreddin’s monthly country market or Killruddery weekly Farmer’s market in Bray.
Inspired by Scandinavian traditions, the Northern Shores sells delicious home baked treats from their stall at Macreddin’s monthly country market (near Aughrim).
Products include cakes, cookies, and buns. For example, Classic Caramel Squares, Swedish Vanilla Hearts, Traditional Swedish Cracker Bread, as well as interesting combinations like chocolate brownies made using real liquorice.
The Northern Shores also create and sell Swedish homeware and crafts from their website.
Her delicious products range includes Raspberry Jam, Mixed Berry Jam, Marmalade, Onion Relish, Tomato Relish, and Pizza Sauce.
Julie’s kitchen is HSE approved and she uses local produce wherever possible.
Julie’s Jams and Relishes can be found at Koole Company (Kilcoole), Killruddery’s weekly farmers market and Greystones art, photography and crafters exhibition every Sunday.
Orders by phone or email are also taken.