This is, by far, one of the best places to eat in town. Also recognised as one of the top spots in…read morethe country, presumably for their use of locally sourced meat and ingredients. They believe in supporting the community that supports them, which is great. On our first day in Ballina, we asked reception where a good place for lunch or dinner would be and this place, along with their fine dining upstairs, Heifer and Hen, got glowing reviews. We checked it out and saw a list of pastas and sandwiches, so kept going in search of 'traditional Irish fare'. Upon closer inspection, the full sit down menu offered things like Cumberland sausages, bangers and mash and more. So breakfast it was. You can't go wrong with freshly baked goods, a local butcher for tasty sausages and bacon and locally sourced ingredients. The toast was almost like a cake, very tasty, a little sweet and quite dense. Service was fast, friendly and accommodating and the coffee was good too. Only complaint is that the glasses and cutlery could be a little cleaner. All in all, if you're in Ballina, avoid disappointment and come here first. We're heading back for lunch!

This is a cute deli with a full restaurant upstairs. The staff (Audrey and Vladimir, especially)…read moreare amazing and the food delicious. In particular, the bolognese is one of the best I've ever had. Probably had it about 6-7 times. Then I tried the lasagna at the suggestion of Vladimir since they use the bolognese in it and it was a great choice! Hope to make it back one day!

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.

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.

McGettigan's make their own sausages. And they've won many's a reward. Highly recommended for a…read moregood auld banger, and they've also have unorthodox flavoured sausages too.

They have good organic free range chickens.read more

We only found this wonderful place due to our B&B owner recommending it. It is like walking back in…read moretime upon entering this tiny shop. It's chock full of almost everything one could imagine and of the highest quality. They've got open sacks of beans and sweets which is really nice. One can take as much or little as one needs. All the deli meats, cheeses and salads looked tasty as well.

Amazing selection of meats, cheeses, dried goods & more. The knowledgeable and friendly staff give…read moreit top marks.