We were thrilled to host Patrick Holford for a talk last month in Bantry. Patrick came to Bantry to visit us at Organico and promote his new book, called Upgrade your Brain. In the book Patrick takes a deep dive into what is causing the deterioration of our mental health, memory and intelligence.  Continue reading →

We're so excited to have won the Retail Shop of The Year Ireland award from the McKenna's Guides!

. If you like strong women with attitude then this exhibition is a must. Carla Raadsveld's work is visually stunning and every piece tells a story. Carla is a Dutch artist who moved to West Cork in 2001 to concentrate on painting. Her work is very well known on the continent but less so here, and this exhibition represents a...

Here is a synopsis of a recent email from Patrick Holford. You can sign up for his emails by going to www.patrickholford.com and signing up. They are fairly useful - he is very keen you buy his books, but then they are pretty good books! I had read this already, when I was researching for an article on healthy oils...

Editors Note: Polytunnel Books Back in Stock!!! The Polytunnel Book is a fantastic how-to manual for both experienced gardeners and beginners. Loads of great photos, a very clear layout and a wealth of experience and information. Well done Ben and Joyce! Shipping to Ireland only The Polytunnel Gardening Book We have this product in stock so you should expect to...

I just found a couple of really interesting looking Guest Houses in our area, one I knew about and one I had never heard of though the owners are good customers in Organico. It's great to find there are still surprises out there! Gort-na Nain is run by a Lucy and Ultan, who I know from another lifetime when I...

We are delighted to have been selected to be finalists in the Green Me Awards 2009 for the Cork Area. The GreenMe Awards recognise and reward businesses and community groups that ''communicate the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainable development and ethical best practice in business or the community''. Endorsed by Duncan Stuart, Greenme.ie is a website that helps everyone become...

'Mollie' from the exhibition entitled 'Womanagh' Showing from the 18th of March to the end of April 2008 In Organico Cafe Bantry. Martha on her own work: ''My work is a homage to the teachers of my past, the farm helpers and local women who visited and helped my mother in the house.Their understanding of the daily running of a...

We are delighted with the review we recieved from John and Sally McKenna in the Bridgstone Guide 2007. We have always loved the Bridgstone Guide for the recognition John and Sally give to all the small food business in Ireland, so this review means a lot to us: 'Rachel and Hannah Dare's Organico is top-notch, 24 carrot, top-of-their-game. A superb...

If you are down in West Cork on holiday or need a break look no further!The Horseshoe Cottage B & B is ideal for a break on Sherkin Island. One of the most beautiful of West Cork's islands, Continue reading →