The Urban Co-Op

The Urban Co-Op We are an organic & sustainable Co-operative Grocery & Wellness Hub Anyone can become a member, and everyone is welcome to shop.
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Since establishment The Urban Co-op continues to champion organic and local produce and support local suppliers. It is creating community wealth rather than shareholder wealth, by challenging traditional business models, ownership and control. Our Mission

• Offer a fair and sustainable alternative to commercial profit-oriented business
• To be a successful co-operative model, both in Limerick and beyond
• Source the best organic, local and sustainable food
• Develop our wellness hub where people can learn, avail of therapies and treatments enhancing the lives of our members, customers and the community
• To be guided by the Principles of Co-operatives


Our Values
The Urban Co-op success is based on achieving our values not focusing on our balance sheet alone! These are:
• We endeavour to be a responsible and ethical employer
• We offer a diversity of products with an emphasis on organic, minimally processed and healthful foods
• We prefer to buy from local, earth-friendly producers
• We consciously operate towards zero waste and a circular economy
• We promote a holistic approach to wellness and understand that everyone has their own unique journey to make
• We try to lead by example, educating ourselves and others about health and nutrition, cooperation and the environment
• We continuously reflect and try to improve everything we do
• We facilitate volunteerism for marginalised groups in a dynamic environment that enhances educational opportunities and social change

To Resist Is Futile is Anne's Topical Commentary for December⁠⁠I suffer from a condition that I wonder is common? Though...
14/12/2025

To Resist Is Futile is Anne's Topical Commentary for December⁠
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I suffer from a condition that I wonder is common? Though I might be recovering slightly over the years. Perhaps it’s a maturation of sorts and perhaps it is a realisation that has dawned more. We all see the world through different eyes and experience a different world depending on our circumstances. My problem is that I find it difficult to understand when others don’t see what I think is very obvious to the world. Opportunities to share your view of the world are fraught with censorship and self regulation though...⁠
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Use the link below for the full article⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/topical-commentary
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🎄✨ Not your average festive drinks…This gorgeous cordial hamper is full of handcrafted Irish flavours. Perfect for gifti...
13/12/2025

🎄✨ Not your average festive drinks…

This gorgeous cordial hamper is full of handcrafted Irish flavours. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping for your own cosy evenings at home.

🫐 Richmount Cordials – small-batch, beautifully balanced elderberry and elderflower blends made in Co. Longford.
🍓 Naturally Cordial – vibrant, whole-fruit blends like strawberry & lime and apple & gooseberry, made in Wexford.

Add a splash to sparkling water, cocktails, mocktails, or even desserts. It’s a flavourful twist on the usual holiday drinks.

🎁 Available at The Urban Co-Op because good taste makes a great gift!

Rigney's Farm Oat Bread Mix is our Favourite Product of the month. ⁠⁠I picked up the local gluten-free porridge oat bre...
12/12/2025

Rigney's Farm Oat Bread Mix is our Favourite Product of the month. ⁠
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I picked up the local gluten-free porridge oat bread mix on a whim, and it has become a regular in my kitchen. It could not be easier. I just tip the mix into a bowl, add an egg and buttermilk, then bake it for just under an hour. The result is the loveliest loaf, light and never heavy. The linseeds give it a great texture too.⁠
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It is a brilliant option for my busy household because we get fresh bread with almost no effort. I made it recently for a smoked salmon starter, and it was perfect. It also works beautifully with cheese after dinner. For something so simple, it feels like a real treat and will definitely be on our table for Christmas Day. Review by Siobhan⁠
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Use the link below for more favourite products⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/my-favourite-product

🍷✨ Something truly special for the season…We’re delighted to stock Móinéir Irish Wines. Award-winning fruit wines handcr...
12/12/2025

🍷✨ Something truly special for the season…

We’re delighted to stock Móinéir Irish Wines. Award-winning fruit wines handcrafted in Wicklow using 100% Irish-grown berries. No added sugar, no nonsense , just pure flavour, beautifully bottled.

Choose from:
🍓 Strawberry Wine – light, floral, and summery
🫐 Blackberry Wine – rich, deep, and velvety
🍇 Raspberry Wine – vibrant, fruity, and full of character

Perfect for gifting, sharing, or sipping slowly by the fire.
Made in small batches with care and available now at The Urban Co-Op.

📍Pop in to pick up a bottle and taste the Irish landscape, one glass at a time.

🧀✨ Cheese lovers, this one’s for you...We’ve got two gorgeous cheese selections from the Traditional Cheese Company, jus...
11/12/2025

🧀✨ Cheese lovers, this one’s for you...

We’ve got two gorgeous cheese selections from the Traditional Cheese Company, just in time for Christmas!

🧡 The Irish Cheese Board includes:
– Vintage cheddar
– Mould-ripened semi-soft
– White cheddar with cracked black pepper
– And a beautifully veiled semi-soft cheese

❤️ Or go for the festive favourite:
– Vintage white cheddar
– French brie
– Wensleydale with sweet dried cranberries
– Plus a roasted red pepper relish to tie it all together 🎁

Perfect for hampers, dinner parties, or just treating yourself to a night in with a glass of wine and a cracker or two.

📍Available now at The Urban Co-Op while they last!

Anne recommends the Bob Quinn podcast for December. ⁠⁠I was blessed to meet Bob Quinn at the Wise Traditions conference ...
07/12/2025

Anne recommends the Bob Quinn podcast for December. ⁠
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I was blessed to meet Bob Quinn at the Wise Traditions conference recently. The wisdom of his experience as a grain farmer was inspiring and I have devoured his book Grain by Grain with gusto since. The book will end up on my shelf to be shared but here he is chatting to Hilda about his life and work as an organic farmer in Montana. ⁠
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Use the link below for the podcast⁠

⁠https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/40-years-of-farming-organically-has-it-been-worth-it-with-bob-quinn/ .tab=0

Bonny Pannacotta is our December recipe. ⁠⁠When I see pannacotta on a dessert menu I am always keen to try it. I wanted...
05/12/2025

Bonny Pannacotta is our December recipe. ⁠
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When I see pannacotta on a dessert menu I am always keen to try it. I wanted to see if I could replicate with raw milk and came across some versions that seemed interesting to try! Have you come across clabbered milk? Take the raw milk and leave out in the kitchen for 3-4 days until it turns to curds and whey. Strain out the curds and you have the basis for this dish.⁠
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Link in our bio for the recipe⁠
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03/12/2025

🎄✨ Ready to level up your Christmas dinner?

We’ve curated the dream festive menu packed with flavour, rooted in Irish soil, and sourced from farms that put care first:

🦃 Organic turkeys from Kildare – raised right, taste incredible
🥓 Juicy, meaty free-range ham and sausages from Rigney’s Farm, Limerick
🥩 Tender, spiced, grass-fed beef from local Limerick producers

Just proper food from people who love what they do.
Everything is local, ethical, and honestly… kind of iconic.

🛒 Pre-order now at The Urban Co-Op and keep your holiday menu delicious and meaningful.

02/12/2025

🦃✨ Christmas turkeys are now available to order at The Urban Co-Op!

Our turkeys are organic, locally sourced, and full of rich, natural flavour. The perfect centrepiece for a nourishing festive meal. 🎄

Looking for inspiration?
We’ve got plenty of delicious pairing suggestions in-store, from organic seasonal veg to handmade sauces and stuffing, all chosen to complement your turkey beautifully.

🛒 Place your order today and bring home a truly special, Irish-grown bird this Christmas.

SWAP! is Anne's December Real Food for Living article.⁠⁠Sophie Morris is popular! Her posts on supermarket swaps have be...
30/11/2025

SWAP! is Anne's December Real Food for Living article.⁠
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Sophie Morris is popular! Her posts on supermarket swaps have been a gamechanger for so many people and it is no wonder that people resonate with simpler advice that cuts through the confusion of the choices in the supermarket. I really hope that it makes it easier for older people too as they navigate the maze of shopping. The odd time I do find myself in a large supermarket this is one thing I do notice – how lost the older folk are there. Technology advancements have meant there is less time to chat, ask for...⁠
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Use the link below for the full article⁠
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/real-food-for-living
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Naturally Beautiful Decorations is our November Zero Waste topic⁠⁠✨ Bring the magic of the season to life sustainably. D...
28/11/2025

Naturally Beautiful Decorations is our November Zero Waste topic⁠
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✨ Bring the magic of the season to life sustainably. Discover how to create beautiful, zero-waste Christmas decorations using nature’s own materials.⁠
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This year, let your festive sparkle come from creativity, not plastic. With just a few simple swaps, you can transform your holiday décor into something both beautiful and planet-friendly.⁠
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Start by dehydrating slices of oranges, apples, or lemons; they glow like stained glass when hung on the tree. Pair them with cinnamon sticks, pinecones, or sprigs of rosemary for a naturally scented home that feels cosy and timeless.⁠
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Use the link in our bio for the full article⁠
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Our November Community Noticboard news:⁠⁠The Urban Co-op gift vouchers: a thoughtful choice for every season⁠⁠🎁 Give the...
23/11/2025

Our November Community Noticboard news:⁠
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The Urban Co-op gift vouchers: a thoughtful choice for every season⁠
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🎁 Give the Gift of Goodness. This festive season, skip the stress and choose gifts that truly nourish. The Urban Co-op vouchers are the perfect way to share local goodness, wellness, and a touch of thoughtfulness with the people you care about.⁠
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From food and craft hampers filled with local, organic, and artisanal treasures to experiences in our Wellness Hub, every voucher opens the door to something meaningful. Whether it’s a relaxing therapy, a yoga class, or a basket of wholesome treats, there’s something to suit every taste and budget.⁠
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The Urban Co-op, thoughtful and useful gifts are the antidote to holiday overwhelm, a little helping of health and happiness wrapped up in one simple choice.⁠
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✨ Available in-store and online – a gift that feels good to give and even better to receive!⁠
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Address

8 Eastway Business Park
Limerick
V94N7D3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+35361294289

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The Urban Co-op is Limerick’s first co-operative grocery store to be owned, controlled and operated by the community. Our aim is to sell wholesome food at affordable prices, providing maximum transparency in the process. We support local farmers, growers, producers and start-ups. We are proud of our relationship with our suppliers, and the quality of their produce. We prioritise sourcing food from organic, sustainable, ethical farming practices and we support local, artisan producers.

We follow the seven co-operative principles, with community and education being of special importance. Our community, our membership, comprises the consumers who shop in the store, the staff and volunteers who work there, and the farmers, bakers, producers and suppliers who feed us. Membership is open to all. We are growing all the time, and we encourage you to join us in building a great community project for a sustainable Limerick, and of course - a great place to shop!