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McCarthy’s was established in 1892 and is one of the most celebrated and respected butchers in Ireland. Father and son, Jack and Tim McCarthy use the traditional techniques which have been passed down though five generations of their family, but also embrace innovative new ideas. They have become one of Ireland’s most prominent and celebrated meat producers.

Back in 1892 Callaghan McCarthy was an accomplished local baker, but, after getting a poor cut of meat in a local butcher, he saw a niche in the market for quality meat and decided to change career. He put away his dough hook and replaced it with a set of butchers knives, joining the victualeurs of the world. With quality at the heart of the business and at the foremost of their minds, Jack and Tim will source the finest meat for your plate locally.

Kanturk is the capital of the ancient barony of Duhallow, which covers approximately 1500 sqkm of North Cork, a larger area than county Dublin. Duhallow is a predominantly rural community. There are many acres of forestry, beautiful rolling hills and wonderful fresh air that blows from the Atlantic and the mountains of Kerry to the west. The terroir of Duhallow is more fertile, tree-covered and green than the rocky mountains of neighbouring Kerry or West Cork. The livestock flourish in the environment.