O'FLYNN'S BUTCHERS O'Flynn's Butchers in Marlboro Street may…read morewell be out of the shared limelight that the English Market endows on its tenants but, such is the quality of product and service that O'Flynn's have maintained for decades, their customers will seek them out time and time again. Called in there this Jazz Weekend Saturday and, after some banter and spot-on advice, left a happy customer. Happier again later on when that first class pork was on the plate Chez Moi. And some left over for sangers, as predicted by the man behind the counter. John O'Flynn & Sons, Master Butchers, 36 Marlboro Street. 427 5685

O'CRUALAOI BUTCHERS O'Crualaoi Butchers have been trading…read moresince 1957 and new shops in Fermoy, Carrigaline and Wilton have seen a rapid expansion in recent times. Ballincollig is their first shop and I called to see their set-up recently. Here there are two sections, an inviting delicatessen and a very impressive and well laid out butcher shop. Wasn't on a meat buying mission on this occasion but did pick up one of their fresh soups (mushroom) from the deli. It was an excellent soup, very tasty indeed.

I get delivery sandwiches from O'Crualaoi once every now and again. The overall quality of the food…read moreis good and the price isn't massive for a delivery but the amount of meat in the 'sandwich specials' is quite light- this can be good for someone in an office as it will not produce food coma but I would recommend getting a regular sandwich as the toppings are better and portions are quite good. Many choices of things to have here.