A Tipperary businessman has decided to expand his operations despite the uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic. Kevin Walsh runs the Gourmet Butcher at the Clonmel Showgrounds. In the coming weeks he will be opening a second outlet at Thurles Shopping Centre with fit-out of the premises currently underway and up to eight jobs to […]
A previous winner of the County Tipperary Chamber of Commerce Business Awards says entering the competition would benefit local companies. Having been cancelled last year due to the pandemic the event will be held virtually this year. Kevin Walsh of The Gourmet Butcher in Clonmel was among the winners in 2019. Speaking to Tipp FM […]
Prendergast Butchers from Haverfordwest has been named the 2020 Welsh Butcher’s Shop of the Year. The business, established in 1950 by the Wolsey family, was awarded the title during the online Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards 2020 last week. Described as a “really successful example of a traditional butchers’ shop”, it stood out to the judges for the owners’ passion for local produce and the recognition of how important this is to the success of the business. Prendergast was also praised for its clear pride in getting involved in initiatives that support the industry and local community. Chris and Rachel Wolsey and their sons, Tom and Mark, have farmed in Pembrokeshire for almost 50 years producing high quality beef and lamb.