The Daily Click: Food and Drink

WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we are showcasing many of the local food and drink producers as well as places to eat. Go ahead, give them a click and explore some of the unique offerings that would make for a very thoughtful Christmas present.

This series is part of The Clare Echo’s #clickforclare initiative, supported by Local Enterprise Office Clare.

Business name: ANAM Coffee
Who they are: Speciality Coffee Roasters supplying some rare, seasonal and beautiful tasting coffee from around the world
Where they are located: Kilfenora
What they sell: A variety of coffee as well as coffee equipment to make the perfect brew
Where I can find them: https://www.anamcoffee.ie/

Business name: Bia Follain
Who they are: A health food store in the small village of Tulla
Where they are located: Tulla
What they sell: A wide variety of health food products, vitamins and supplements, eco cleaning products, kitchen accessories, baby food, skincare and much more
Where I can find them: https://biafollain.ie/

Business name: Carrie’s Bakery
Who they are: A small local artisan bakery in Ennis
Where they are located: Ennis
What they provide: All kinds of breads, cakes, cheesecakes and sweet treats
Where I can find them: https://www.carriesbakery.ie/

Business name: Ennis Gourmet Store
Who they are: Food and wine specialists in Ennis serving Mediterranean fare as well as speciality coffee. Purveyors of quality artisan products from around the world.
Where they are located: Ennis
What they provide: Food hampers, artisan food products, coffee, wine, gift vouchers
Where I can find them: https://gourmet-hampers.ie/

Business name: Hungry Should
Who they are: Chef, author and blogger Jacques Brennan, who promotes vegan lifestyle
Where they are located: Ardnacrusha
What they sell: Hungry Soul vegan cookbook and cooking accessories
Where I can find them: https://www.hungrysoulplantpower.com/blog

Business name: J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey
Who they are: Ireland’s first modern whiskey bonder
Where they are located: Cooraclare
What they sell: A variety of whiskeys and whiskey giftboxes
Where I can find them: https://www.jjcorry.com/

Business name: Moher Cottage
Who they are: Moher Cottage is a family run, design led destination gift store & coffee dock beside the Cliffs of Moher
Where they are located: Liscannor
What they sell: Known for their beautiful homemade fudge and Irish made gifts. Stop in for a coffee and enjoy the spectacular view of Lahinch and Liscannor.
Where I can find them: https://mohercottage.com/

Business name: Neighbourfood
Who they are: An online market which connects you to the best local food available right here on your doorstep in one easy collection point.
Where they are located: Ennis
What they sell: Home grown and made to order especially for you, browse the abundance of the delicious, fresh treats and staples especially curated for the local market.

Where I can find them: https://www.neighbourfood.ie/markets/ennis/

Business name: Poet’s Corner Bar
Who they are: The Poet’s Corner Bar in the Old Ground Hotel Ennis is noted for its comfortable atmosphere where locals and visitors can enjoy delicious food, a hot whiskey or a pint
Where they are located: Ennis 
What they sell: Lunch, an evening meal, tea or coffee. Poet’s Corner Ennis plays host to the finest traditional Irish musicians right through the year. 
Where I can find them: https://www.oldgroundhotelennis.com/poets-corner-bar.html

Business name: Sweet N Green
Who they are: A unique restaurant which sees vibrant healthy food with amazing fresh flavours at the heart of their menus
Where they are located: Ennis 
What they sell: Their menus are designed to bring you healthy options to suit all tastes, from the healthy vibrant salads such as their famous Gym Bowl, to decadent desserts like their salted caramel baileys truffle cake
Where I can find them: https://www.sweetngreen.ie/

Business name: Old Lodge Gastro Pub
Who they are: The award-winning Old Lodge Gastro pub in Shannon is the epitome of a traditional Irish bar both in décor and ambience and is very popular with both guests and locals alike.
Where they are located: Shannon
What they sell: Irish style food with a modern twist
Where I can find them: https://www.shannonspringshotel.com/dining/old-lodge-gastro-pub/

Business name: The Wine Buff
Who they are: Their mission is to help wine drinkers discover wines that are from sustainable sources, well-balanced and have a sense of place
Where they are located: Ennis
What they sell: A vast range of wines including red, white, rose, champagne, orange wine, sparkling wine, dessert wine and lots more

​Where I can find them: https://www.thewinebuff.com/

Business name: Vigour
Who they are: Providing healthy, balanced and enjoyable meal packs and products to suit everyone.
Where they are located: Ennis
What they sell: An extensive selection of meal packs, healthy ready made meals, vegetarian and vegan food, Everest breakfasts and snacks, juices and smoothies

​Where I can find them: https://www.vigour.ie/

Business name: Western Herd Brewing Co
Who they are: A brother and sister team which aspire to brew beers that embody the charm and character of this idyllic hilltop farm on the west coast of Ireland.
Where they are located: Kilmaley
What they sell: A range of beers which include red ale, pale ale and IPA’s
Where I can find them: https://www.westernherd.com/

Business name: Wild Atlantic Hemp
Who they are: Wild Atlantic Hemp is a family run farm in County Clare, Ireland. We grow hemp in Living Soil and produce a CBD oil using a solvent free process.
Where they are located: Carrigaholt
What they sell: Hemp oil
Where I can find them: https://www.wildatlantichemp.com/

Business name: Wild Garlic Kitchen
Who they are: Deli / Bakery open in Market Hall Gort Friday and Saturday 
Where they are located: Gort
What they sell: Serving handmade savoury puff pastry tarts, sweet pantries, quiche, salads and sweet treats.
Where I can find them: https://wildgarlickitchen.net/

Business name: Wild Irish Seaweed
Who they are: Supplying the global seaweed market for over 100 years through 4 generations of seaweed harvesters from the west coast of Ireland.
Where they are located: Quilty
What they sell: Natural, wild organic seaweed for the Food Ingredients,  Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic industries.
Where I can find them: https://wildirishseaweeds.com/

Business name: Charm Bee
Who they are: A family run business which offer pottery painting, keepsake memories in ceramic and silver, and a café
Where they are located: Labasheeda
What they sell: Pottery painting classes and events, personalised ceramics, imprints in silver and a café serving breakfast, toasties, cakes, scones and more
Where I can find them: https://www.charmbee.ie/

Business name: Cratloe Hills Sheep’s Cheese
Who they are: Cratloe Hills Sheep’s Cheese was founded by Sean Fitzgerald in March 1988, he produces handcrafted mild and mature sheep’s cheeses.
Where they are located: Cratloe
What they sell: Mild and mature sheep’s cheese
Where I can find them: https://cratloecheese.com/