We got some steaks here last Thursday, we had missed the lobster man so needed a replacement. The…read morebutcher cut six ribeye steaks off the bone for us. Lovely colour meat, nice marbling, the steaks cooked beautifully full of flavour and lovely texture. Some of the best steaks that I have eaten, and 29euro for six ribeye steaks is outstanding value. I have been back already

The very best local produce. Family run. Visitors to the area very often order meat or fish to…read moretake home . Friendly staff. Thomas will take good care of you.

From the owner: Ryan's Food Emporium specialise in quality organic and free range meat and fish as well as catering…read moreservices for private and public events throughout Mayo, Galway and the surrounding counties. Based in Cong, Co. Mayo, we are a wholly Irish owned independent family business with a passion for artisan Irish produce across a wide range of products, including Atlantic sea salt and Irish made chocolates. We work with trusted local producers as well as offering an in-house bakery and deli where our famous Guinness fruit is made. Ryan's Food Emporium also have a selection of ready meals to purchase and can accommodate batch requests for large groups for tourism and other purposes.

There's something about Newport and butchers, they seem to take greater pride in what they do than…read moremost, there are two fine examples in the little town and that's not counting the local Centra shop which does a very respectable (and cheaper) bit of feol (I'm pretty sure that's the Irish for meat!). Keanes is the one in the middle if the small main street, to say they are friendly is like saying Bambi was a bit cute, really I wanted to buy up half the shop just to continue chatting to the guy.... there's a lesson in there for businesses the world over ya know! We bought striploin steak; Oh sweet jeebus it was very very very good. I need mention at this point I used my own secrete marinade before throwing the meat on the BBQ... mail me for the recipe, it aint that secrete really!

In all my years I've never bought better filet mignon, on either side of the Atlantic, from any…read moregrocery or butcher, than the fabulous filet steaks found in Keane's. They offer a perfectly raised, and hung, treat that is absolutely delicious. In this department they have no peer. Simply the best.

Right, I'm cheating a bit here, this is the same intro I've used for the other butchers in Newport,…read morebut it sets the scene and mentions the Centra again, (really, a blinkin handy shop for just about anything you can think of!) There's something about Newport and butchers, they seem to take greater pride in what they do than most, there are two fine examples in the little town and that's not counting the local Centra shop which does a very respectable (and cheaper) bit of feol (I'm pretty sure that's the Irish for meat!). KellysS is probably the best known butchers in the west and particularly famous for their putogue - a black pudding (blood pudding or sausage to those from the UK!). They are a friendly and helpful bunch and do a nice line in organic local veg.

I stopped in last week as the shop was opening and tried their breakfast sausage - simply…read moreoutstanding. Very fine, uniform texture that went great with a scone I'd bought at Walsh's bakery around the corner. I went back several times for repeat action for both my son and I. They were very inexpensive as well, 4 sausages (fine for 2 people) were around 1.40 euro. Also enjoyed conversation with Des (the owner) and his employee, who offered good advice on hiking and angling strategies. Fine people with an outstanding product.