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Last chance to see 'Feolas'. The exhibition closes on 31st August.'Feolas' brings together 'feoil', meaning meat, and 'e...
28/08/2026

Last chance to see 'Feolas'. The exhibition closes on 31st August.

'Feolas' brings together 'feoil', meaning meat, and 'eolas', meaning knowledge, exploring the connection between food and art through the work of Sample-Studios artists. On display on the third floor of Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, Cork.

Will you make it along before it closes?

27/08/2026

This could be your dream.

What if leaving school wasn't the end of your education, but the beginning of something extraordinary?

A career where you learn with your hands, think like a businessperson, understand food, farming and sustainability, and develop a craft that can take you anywhere in the world.

At James Whelan Butchers, butchery is more than a trade. It's craftsmanship. It's knowledge. It's hospitality. And above all, it's about people.

From day one, you're learning from experienced craftspeople, working with some of Ireland's finest food, and studying while you work through The James Whelan Butchers Degree Programme.

Step by step: apprentice, craftsperson, professional, Master Butcher.

You don't need to know today where it takes you. You just need the ambition to begin.

Your education doesn't end at school. It starts here.

Register your interest here: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/info/degree-programme-26/

Free-Range, Irish-reared, Butterflied Chicken stuffed with our award-winning homemade stuffing. Perfect for sharing.Our ...
27/08/2026

Free-Range, Irish-reared, Butterflied Chicken stuffed with our award-winning homemade stuffing. Perfect for sharing.

Our free-range chicken is reared on Irish family farms. The meat is plump and generous because they’re raised in a healthy, natural way, which means there’s hardly any fat, yet they still deliver an incredible flavour. Our Master Butchers have spatchcocked or butterflied a range of deliciously seasoned chickens. Spatchcocking allows for faster cooking, crispier skin, and wonderful flavour. Great for a speedy roast or a ‘grab the sun while it’s here’ barbecue.

Shop all the flavours: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/search.php?stext=spatchcock&pg=1

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Sustainability at home doesn’t have to be complicated. A few small habits can make a big difference.Plan your meals for ...
26/08/2026

Sustainability at home doesn’t have to be complicated. A few small habits can make a big difference.

Plan your meals for the week before you shop.

Make the most of your freezer by saving extra portions and leftovers for another day.

Choose versatile cuts that can create more than one meal.

And don’t be afraid to ask your butcher about a lesser-known cut. Often just as delicious, with nothing going to waste.

None of it asks for a big change. Just a little more thought before the shopping bag is packed.

For more simple tips on reducing food waste at home, download the Stop Food Waste Pocket Guide at: Sustainability at home doesn’t have to be complicated. A few small habits can make a big difference.

Plan your meals for the week before you shop.

Make the most of your freezer by saving extra portions and leftovers for another day.

Choose versatile cuts that can create more than one meal.

And don’t be afraid to ask your butcher about a lesser-known cut. Often just as delicious, with nothing going to waste.

None of it asks for a big change. Just a little more thought before the shopping bag is packed.

For more simple tips on reducing food waste at home, download the Stop Food Waste Pocket Guide at stopfoodwaste.ie.



25/08/2026

Such a wonderful evening launching 'Feolas' on the third floor of Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, where it will remain on view for the rest of August.

The title brings together two Irish words: 'feoil', meaning meat, and 'eolas', meaning knowledge, an invitation to pause and think about what and how we eat.

The exhibition features work from Sample-Studios members Debbie Godsell and Claire O'Reilly, alongside photography from Koster Photography, curated by Sample-Studios in collaboration with Dunnes Stores, Dunnes Stores Patrick Street, Network Cork and Cork On A Fork Fest.

Thank you to John McKenna of McKenna's Guides for launching the exhibition, and to our fabulous MC Gráinne O'Connor.

We also enjoyed a brilliant panel discussion with Orla McAndrew, Jack O'Keeffe of Gather & Gather, Dr Matthew Whyte of Sample-Studios and our own Darran Walsh, exploring food, creativity and sustainability.

And a huge thank you to the food producers who treated our guests to samples on the night: K O'Connell's Fishmongers, Sushi Gourmet, Baxter and Greene, Sheridans Cheesemongers, Nourish and The Alternative Bread Company.

We're proud to have supported this exhibition and the artists behind it. If you're in Cork before it closes, take some time out of your day to see it for yourself.

Running until 31 August, third floor, Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street. Will you make it along?

Every meal tells the story of many hands.From farm to fork, every cut reflects the care of those who raised it, prepared...
25/08/2026

Every meal tells the story of many hands.

From farm to fork, every cut reflects the care of those who raised it, prepared it and brought it to the table. We believe food with that much care behind it deserves to be enjoyed.

That is why we are proud to partner with Too Good To Go.

In July, together, we helped save 5,948 meals from our shops, preventing an estimated 16.06 tonnes of CO₂e.

It is one small part of our commitment to respecting the food we produce, reducing waste where we can, and allowing more good food to be enjoyed.

23/08/2026

The grill is ready. 🔥

Freshly prepared, carefully crafted and made for gathering around the fire.

Our Grill Range kebabs bring together quality Master Cut meats, fresh ingredients and expert preparation, with every piece thoughtfully selected, threaded and marinated for exceptional flavour.

Whether it’s a relaxed evening at home, a weekend gathering or a table full of family and friends, great food has a way of bringing everyone together.

Discover our BBQ range online: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/products.php?cat=The+Grill

Back-to-school mornings, darker evenings, hungry crowds at the door - we know the routine. Swipe through our favourite w...
21/08/2026

Back-to-school mornings, darker evenings, hungry crowds at the door - we know the routine. Swipe through our favourite ways to make this season easier, from Mamma's Meatloaf to easy family dinners.

Sign up to our newsletter for weekly recipes, family favourites, and a little feolas delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/info/newsletter/

Some heritage isn’t a building. It’s a network of people who chose to work together for the greater good.Since 2008, we’...
20/08/2026

Some heritage isn’t a building. It’s a network of people who chose to work together for the greater good.

Since 2008, we’ve been part of the Tipperary Food Producers Network, which began with a single dinner in an orchard near Cahir and has grown to bring together 36 local producers: cheesemakers, beekeepers, bakers, farmers and food producers, all sharing knowledge, standards and a commitment to quality.

At the heart of it is meitheal: people coming together with generosity, pride and a shared purpose. A tradition of neighbour helping neighbour that continues to shape our relationships with farmers, producers and the communities we serve.

This National Heritage Week, we celebrate the heritage worth protecting: not only the places that tell our story, but the people, skills and connections that keep those stories alive.

One of the things that makes Feolas so special is the way it challenges how we see food.These stunning framed photograph...
20/08/2026

One of the things that makes Feolas so special is the way it challenges how we see food.

These stunning framed photographs are the work of Cork-based photographer Jörg Köster (), whose lens transforms cuts of meat into something extraordinary. Each image captures the beauty, texture and craft behind what we do every day, elevated to art.

It is one thing to appreciate a great cut of meat on the block. It is something else entirely to see it through the eye of a photographer who understands light, composition and the story a single piece can tell.

We are incredibly proud to have Jörg's work as part of Feolas and to see our craft reflected back to us in a way we have never quite seen before.

The Feolas exhibition is open to the public on the third floor of Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, Cork, and will remain in place until the end of August.

Come upstairs and see for yourself.

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