Kelly Oysters

Kelly Oysters Daily Harvesting and Sale of Fresh Native and Gigas Oysters

Michael Kelly started selling oysters from his beds at Kilcolgan, on Ireland’s west coast nearly 60 years ago, and now the business is run by his sons Diarmuid and Micheal, who continue the tradition of harvesting by hand daily to ensure absolute freshness. The succulent oysters are then packed in seaweed and sent to restaurants and superior food outlets around Ireland and Europe.

Kelly Oysters 🤝 Seaweed At Kelly Oysters we use the most organic “bubble wrap” possible, seaweed! All of our oysters are...
05/06/2026

Kelly Oysters 🤝 Seaweed

At Kelly Oysters we use the most organic “bubble wrap” possible, seaweed!

All of our oysters are packed with natural seaweed from the shores of Galway Bay, helping keep our oysters secure and fresh on their journey to their final destination.

Sustainable, natural, and perfectly suited to what we do. 🦪

Meet Tim & Terry! 🦪They recently joined us for a Kelly Oyster Harvest Experience. Long-time regulars at Wright Brothers ...
28/05/2026

Meet Tim & Terry! 🦪

They recently joined us for a Kelly Oyster Harvest Experience. Long-time regulars at Wright Brothers in Battersea location, they’ve always said Kelly oysters were their favourite. When they discovered they could visit us and see it all firsthand, they booked straight away.

If you’ve enjoyed our oysters in restaurants around the world, why not follow in Tim & Terry’s footsteps and book your own harvest experience?

All experiences are available to book through our website. 💻

🦪 Kelly Gigas Oysters this summer🦪 Our Gigas oysters are looking fantastic at the moment! Available all year round, they...
22/05/2026

🦪 Kelly Gigas Oysters this summer🦪

Our Gigas oysters are looking fantastic at the moment! Available all year round, they’re in superb condition heading into the busy summer season. ☀️🌊

If you’re looking to enjoy some fresh oysters this weekend, be sure to visit the lads at King Sitric down at Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival. A perfect weekend for great seafood, fresh oysters, and a brilliant atmosphere! 🐟🦪

🦪 Kelly Oyster Pop-Up Evening at McSwiggans, Galway! 🦪Join us for a Blas na Bealtaine event at McSwiggans this Thursday,...
11/05/2026

🦪 Kelly Oyster Pop-Up Evening at McSwiggans, Galway! 🦪

Join us for a Blas na Bealtaine event at McSwiggans this Thursday, May 14th for a Kelly Oyster Pop-Up Evening celebrating all things oyster. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or trying them for the first time, this is the perfect chance to dive in.

What’s on:
✨ Complimentary oyster tastings
✨ Delicious toppings to sample
✨ Fun oyster facts
✨ Great vibes and plenty of craic

Bring your friends and drop by for a fun evening in the heart of Galway.

📍 McSwiggans, Galway
📅 May 14th | Evening
⏰ 6pm - 8pm

Oyster growth in the sunshine ☀️🦪Always fascinating to see the range of colours in new growth on Gigas oysters. As summe...
07/05/2026

Oyster growth in the sunshine ☀️🦪

Always fascinating to see the range of colours in new growth on Gigas oysters. As summer arrives, that fresh shell development becomes much more visible, helped along by longer, sunnier days and warmer waters (13 degrees in the bay this week)

Regular shaking is key at this stage, encouraging strong, well-shaped shells that meet market quality standards.

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Last 10 days of Native Season 🚨🦪We’ve just harvested the final natives of the season, don’t miss your chance to enjoy th...
20/04/2026

Last 10 days of Native Season 🚨🦪
We’ve just harvested the final natives of the season, don’t miss your chance to enjoy them before they’re gone!

P.S. The bay is crystal clear right now (salinity ~30 ppt, water temp 10°C), giving the oysters a clean, crisp, beautifully salty taste.

"The World is their Oyster"We were delighted to welcome 5th class pupils from Ballinderreen NS onto the farm todayThey l...
16/04/2026

"The World is their Oyster"

We were delighted to welcome 5th class pupils from Ballinderreen NS onto the farm today

They learned all about oysters, their importance to the local community, and the vital role of protecting the catchment area. It was a hands-on visit full of curiosity, learning, and plenty of fun

To top it all off, many of the pupils even tried oysters for the very first time — a big step for some and a definite highlight of the day

A fantastic visit all around

Last month of Native Oyster season 🦪🦪April is the final month with an “R” until September, marking the end of native oys...
03/04/2026

Last month of Native Oyster season 🦪🦪

April is the final month with an “R” until September, marking the end of native oyster season. During the summer months, natives rest and reproduce, an essential part of their natural cycle.

Make the most of it and enjoy some natives before the season comes to a close!

All Shucked Up 2026 🦪🕺We were delighted to be involved in a fantastic day of shucking competitions, organised by Dec and...
01/03/2026

All Shucked Up 2026 🦪🕺

We were delighted to be involved in a fantastic day of shucking competitions, organised by Dec and the team at !

With three great events on show Amateur, Howth, and East Coast Oyster Shucking Championships there was plenty of excitement throughout the day.

Huge congratulations to Ryan O’Leary on taking home the top prize. We can’t wait to see him in Galway this September! 🔔

Big shout-out to Marcus O’Laoire for bringing incredible energy to the day and keeping the crowd buzzing!

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Address

Tyrone
Kilcolgan
H91AD78

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+35391796120

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