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

Circular Economy? Returning to our roots is Anne's Topical Commentary for November⁠⁠Our recent trip to Salt Lake City in...
16/11/2025

Circular Economy? Returning to our roots is Anne's Topical Commentary for November⁠
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Our recent trip to Salt Lake City in Utah was a revelation in more ways than one. My brain hurts as I feel the cells growing and stretching!! It was fascinating…!⁠
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Interesting to note it had been 39 years since I last set foot in the US. A teenager experiencing an exciting new environment. Away from college, the farm and late 80s, it was only for the summer weeks on a J1 visa. But I remember a large gathering of family and relatives at the house before I left as if it was for a lifetime. Memories of emigration resonated. While my job was a live in au pair on the outskirts of Washington DC, I was so excited about..⁠
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Use the link in our bio for the full article⁠
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November's Favourite Product is Propolis - Nature's Defender in a bottle⁠⁠Propolis is one of nature’s most powerful prot...
14/11/2025

November's Favourite Product is Propolis - Nature's Defender in a bottle⁠
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Propolis is one of nature’s most powerful protectors — a gift from the beehive that has supported human health for centuries. Often called “bee glue,” propolis is a resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds and bark. Bees use it to seal and sterilise their hives, protecting the colony from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. For us, it offers similar benefits — supporting the immune system, fighting infections, and promoting overall wellbeing.⁠
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To find out why this is so special, use the link below⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/my-favourite-product
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14/11/2025

🎄✨ What I Want for Christmas – Staff Pick Edition!

This one’s basically a Pamper Hamper, packed with thoughtful, local goodies that are perfect for gifting someone you love (or, let’s be honest, yourself). 💚

Here’s what’s inside this dreamy little bundle of joy:
🍷 A bottle of Moineir Raspberry Wine – festive, fruity, and Irish-made
🧦 Cosy mohair socks by Natalia – comfort level: elite
🕯️ Orange & cinnamon candle from For Eva Pure – smells like Christmas in a jar
🌿 Ah Shore Look Irish Moss Cleanser – to keep your skin glowing all winter
📖 These Intangible Things by Ellis Haden Storrie – a beautiful read about nature, healing & the human spirit

🎁 Swing by The Urban Co-Op and pick up your own mix of local gifts, we’ve got ideas to suit everyone on your list!

Anne's November Recommended Reading is Wise Traditions is the podcast to recommend this month..( again) but I wanted to ...
09/11/2025

Anne's November Recommended Reading is Wise Traditions is the podcast to recommend this month..( again) but I wanted to highlight this episode in particular. Hilda interviews Sally Fallon Morell founder of the Weston A Price Foundation in the USA. I have learned so much from her. When she came to Ireland in 2015 she reminded us to look after our farmers before they were gone..her wise words resonated and still do. If you haven’t had the pleasure please do check this one out.⁠
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Use the link in our bio for the podcast⁠
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08/11/2025

coming at the beginning of December we hear!

Saturated fats no longer demonised?
Seed oils no longer the saviour?
Low carb an option?

Will the food pyramid actually make sense?

All I want for Christmas is to find out!

Chicken Coconut Soup is our November recipe. Enjoy! ⁠⁠I am adapting this recipe from Nourishing Traditions (Pg 198) wit...
07/11/2025

Chicken Coconut Soup is our November recipe. Enjoy! ⁠
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I am adapting this recipe from Nourishing Traditions (Pg 198) with metric measures. Sniffling season is upon us, and this is a winter warmer that is sure to satisfy.⁠
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Chicken stock⁠
1 tin of coconut milk or a packet of creamed coconut⁠
¼ tsp of chilli flakes⁠
1 tsp grated fresh ginger⁠
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Use the link below for the full recipe⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/recipes

Anne's November Real Food for Living article is WTF?Where’s the fat?!​A train is coming and there are lots of food compa...
02/11/2025

Anne's November Real Food for Living article is WTF?

Where’s the fat?!
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A train is coming and there are lots of food companies on the track… I have it on good authority that we will be embracing fat on the new dietary guidelines again! Due out this month from the US I will be encouraging you to take a closer look at this major change coming…

Use the link below for the full article
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/real-food-for-living

🎃 Healthy Halloween Treats? Yes, please! 🍎🧡Skip the sugar crash and fill your trick-or-treat bowls (or lunchboxes) with ...
29/10/2025

🎃 Healthy Halloween Treats? Yes, please! 🍎🧡
Skip the sugar crash and fill your trick-or-treat bowls (or lunchboxes) with snacks that are fun and nourishing!

From juicy mandarins and crunchy apples 🍏
to pretzels, raisins, and fruity snack bars 🍬(the better kind).

We’ve got loads of little goodies to keep everyone fuelled and festive.

🎃 Pop into The Urban Co-Op and grab your Halloween bits.

No tricks, just real food treats!

28/10/2025







What an experience. It is so inspiring to be part of this movement.

27/10/2025

Looking forward to this conversation!



Caramellow Productions - Creativity with Heart⁠⁠We’re a Limerick-based multimedia agency helping local businesses and su...
26/10/2025

Caramellow Productions - Creativity with Heart⁠
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We’re a Limerick-based multimedia agency helping local businesses and suppliers tell their stories in fresh and engaging ways. From photography and video to social media and digital marketing, we create content that connects with your community and grows your brand.⁠
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Let’s have a chat about how we can bring your vision to life.⁠
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Link in bio for contact details⁠
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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!