
Celebrations will undoubtedly be subdued this year but I think now is the perfect time to shine a light on the local businesses who are likely to suffer the most during this strange and scary time. I’ve put together a list of my favourites who are leading the way in Irish design and craft, without a shamrock keying in sight!




NearyNógs Chocolate: With their very own chocolate factory nestled between the Mourne mountains and the Irish Sea, NearyNógs are Ireland’s first bean to bar craft chocolate makers who use only the finest, ethically sourced, single-origin cocoa beans. The family of chocolatiers has worked hard to create unique products like their Dúlamán chocolate bar (made with locally harvested gorse flower and Carlingford seaweed), white drinking chocolate (yum!) and even Easter eggs too (filled with Irish sea salted caramel!). You can order directly from their website or if you’re based locally, you can visit the factory for a tour or take part in a workshop. They also stock their products in some of the most beautiful shops in Ireland, a list of which you can find here.


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