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

🏆 We won the Employability Award in Limerick.And honestly… this one belongs to you!To everyone who voted for us, thank y...
19/02/2026

🏆 We won the Employability Award in Limerick.

And honestly… this one belongs to you!

To everyone who voted for us, thank you.

Without ye, we wouldn’t be here.

At The Urban Co-Op, we’ve always believed that being an inclusive workplace isn’t a bonus, it’s essential!

Creating space, opportunity and respect for everyone in our community matters. And this award shows that it matters to you too.

To our team, our members, and our wider community, thank you for believing in what we do and how we do it 💚

This is what community looks like.

17/02/2026

The volume of sweets that is consumed every day is staggering if our fuel forecourts are a measure to go by!

Contamination levels tested do reveal a concerning reality. Excess sugar is one thing but what if our sweet treats are more than that? A slow but sure poison disguised in bright colours?

Arsenic contamination is not unusual. It was used as a pesticide liberally even before DDT and Roundup.
Our soils have borne the load for generations. Sugar cane fields were no exception.

If we truly tested what we consume what would we find?

Florida is a signal that this is a worldwide issue. But are we ready to recognise it?

We live in a toxic world but can make better choices...

is a good start

Mother Earth is Anne's February Topical Commentary⁠⁠Not many people like January. It is long, busy and quite a chore. Wh...
15/02/2026

Mother Earth is Anne's February Topical Commentary⁠

Not many people like January. It is long, busy and quite a chore. What a busy month we have had in January with visitors etc here at the Co-op! Many discussions and plans with the year beginning as The Urban Co-op is a magnet for good intention! It is also though a season of sickness and caring and reverting to the Mother role. The trend is obvious. Fill up with sugar from October to December and pay the price later. Christmas is a time that encourages parties and events. They are exhausting! Pressure to...⁠

Use the link below for the full article⁠
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/topical-commentary

14/02/2026



Animal fats have been demonised for far too long. But its great to see them being acknowledged for their health benefits now too. Our immune system relies on Vit A and D...among other things!!!

Butter as a health food? I certainly believe!

14/02/2026

❤️ Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be roses and clichés.

Originally, it was about connection, community, and shared rituals, and honestly? We prefer that version.

This year, why not celebrate differently?

Cook something together.

Choose local chocolate.

Drizzle Irish honey on warm pancakes.

Pick up something thoughtful from a local producer.

Because love isn’t mass-produced.

It’s chosen!

💚 Support local.
💌 Tag someone that you'd like to see that post.
📌 Save this for your Valentine’s plans.


This month, my favourite product has to be Emergency Honey Pot. I was feeling run down and could feel the start of a col...
13/02/2026

This month, my favourite product has to be Emergency Honey Pot. I was feeling run down and could feel the start of a cold coming on, so I tried just one teaspoon. Very soon after, I genuinely felt so much better and more like myself again.⁠

Emergency Honey Pot delivers targeted immune support using a concentrated blend of raw Irish honey, vitamin C, propolis and traditional warming botanicals. I shared it with a friend who was feeling really unwell, and after taking it for a few days they noticed a big improvement. A customer also passed some on to a colleague at work, and he found it helped him feel better too. It has been lovely to see how many people have reached for it when they needed a little extra support. Review by Geraldine, Gill & Mark⁠

Check out the link below for more reviews⁠

https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/my-favourite-product

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13/02/2026

Stop poisoning ourselves faster than we can heal...

12/02/2026

Just a quick moment where Ger tells us a little of the history here. Started in 2013 where 19 people set up the CLG officially as Limerick Community Grocery. Acting under cooperative principles this buying club has grown from a social experiment to a multi faceted social enterprise that meets a diverse need in the community.
From access to nourishing food, a sustainable food system is emerging as a model for other communities.

A strong wellness and inclusion focus ensures that a well rounded offering is available 7 days for our growing community.

Legislation updates will see a revised Cooperative Act soon. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the community to actively come on board to be part of this enterprise!

Thank you Ger for all your have contributed on this journey!

11/02/2026

10/02/2026

In Perfect Pancakes, Anne Maher of The Urban Co-operative brings us into her kitchen — and her way of thinking — with warmth, honesty, and a healthy dose of humour. What begins as a reflection on a familiar family ritual quickly unfolds into a thoughtful exploration of food, tradition, a...

The Reason We Kiss by Forrest Maready is Anne's February Recommended Reading. ⁠⁠“Syntropy is, in a way, the opposite of ...
08/02/2026

The Reason We Kiss by Forrest Maready is Anne's February Recommended Reading. ⁠

“Syntropy is, in a way, the opposite of science. Science studies things. Syntropy studies the relationship between things. Science zooms in. Syntropy zooms out. It's an absolutely new way of looking at the world and all the life upon it. Even beyond the earth, in some ways. I'm really excited about this book—I think it may change the way many people think about health”⁠

Use the link below for the full review ⁠
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/recommended-reading

French Onion is our recipe for February. ⁠⁠Soup for breakfast? What a thought! But you would be surprised how common it ...
06/02/2026

French Onion is our recipe for February. ⁠

Soup for breakfast? What a thought! But you would be surprised how common it is around the world. A nourishing broth though and I absolutely love this! Real beef broth is the secret!!! Here is the Sally Fallon Morell version from the Weston A Price Foundation. Irish measures.⁠

Use the link below for the full recipe⁠
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/recipes

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

Telephone

+35361294289

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Our Story

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!