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 Limeric

k 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

02/06/2026

A Special evening at Ballymaloo tomorrow!

02/06/2026

When I found out that we spray our food with antibiotics it was a turning point.
Our food supply is over medicated!
The microbial world is precious and we are only beginning to appreciate it.

Restoring Biodiversity on our planet includes our own terrain.

Restoring our own gut flora diversity is one critical key to our health.

Organic helps unlock the door...

Plugging in to our food system is our June Real Food for Living article from Anne⁠⁠Here I go again delving into the imag...
31/05/2026

Plugging in to our food system is our June Real Food for Living article from Anne⁠
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Here I go again delving into the imagination of what can happen if the food system breaks down. With the uncertainty of world events, energy costs etc. I am even hearing about food rationing. Imagine if this became a thing again… where would you get your food? Who would cope better?⁠
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Shortening the supply chain for organic food is an issue we work around a lot at The Urban Co-op. Is there enough supply and demand for organic? We see ourselves in the middle a lot talking to both sides…. How do you connect both?⁠
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Use the link below for the full article⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/newsletter-blogs/category/real-food-for-living

Lamb Curry a la Anne is our monthly recipe.⁠⁠I make a lot of yoghurt at home and often use it as a marinade. I find it s...
30/05/2026

Lamb Curry a la Anne is our monthly recipe.⁠
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I make a lot of yoghurt at home and often use it as a marinade. I find it so useful to revive frozen meat I have located in the freezer. Not one to waste there are recipes that help to keep things going!⁠
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Here is a recipe I am very fond of, not only because it is easy but because it is delicious.⁠
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While of course you can amplify flavours with a multitude of spices, this is the simple version that works every time.⁠
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This is how I make it.⁠
1 pack of diced lamb⁠
1 500g tub natural yoghurt⁠
1 tblsp sweet curry spice sonnentor⁠
2 onions peeled and sliced.⁠
3 blubs garlic grated⁠
A piece of ginger grated⁠
Ghee⁠
Fresh coriander leaves to garnish⁠
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Use the link below for the full recipe⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/newsletter-blogs/category/recipes

A Morning of Connection & Inspiration⁠⁠This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the Network Ireland Limerick breakf...
24/05/2026

A Morning of Connection & Inspiration⁠
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This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the Network Ireland Limerick breakfast at 101. My very first event representing both The Urban Co-Op and Caramellow Productions.⁠
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Walking into the room, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But what I found was a space full of inspiring, driven women, all building, creating, and supporting one another.⁠
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It was genuinely energising to hear their stories, share ideas, and feel part of such a strong and welcoming community.⁠
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A special thank you to Barbara and Danilly, who made me feel instantly at ease.⁠
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Moments like this matter. They push you a little outside your comfort zone, but they also expand what feels possible.⁠
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Luiza Verillo⁠
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Check the link below for more community news⁠
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/community-noticeboard.html

24/05/2026

Did you know?

Forever grateful to Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride and her late husband Peter. They were so proud of what we were doing!

We gave come a long way since!





A Simple Checkpea Hack is our Zero Waste tip for May⁠⁠Sometimes the best zero waste ideas come straight from our custome...
22/05/2026

A Simple Checkpea Hack is our Zero Waste tip for May⁠
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Sometimes the best zero waste ideas come straight from our customers, and this one is too good not to share. One customer told me how she makes the most of a large 2.5kg tin of chickpeas, turning it into a weekly staple with very little waste.⁠
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When she gets the tin home, she drains and rinses the chickpeas, then pats them dry. From there, she portions them into freezer bags in sizes she knows she will use. This means she always has ready to go chickpeas on hand, without the risk of any going off in the fridge.⁠
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Each week, she takes out a portion to make fresh hummus. It’s quick, easy and far more economical than buying smaller tins or pre made options. It also cuts down on packaging and makes meal prep that bit simpler.⁠
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It’s such a practical reminder that buying in bulk can work really well when you have a simple system in place. A little bit of preparation at the start means less waste, more convenience and delicious homemade food throughout the week.⁠
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Small habits like this can make a big difference, and we love seeing these ideas shared within our community.⁠
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Use the link below for more zero waste tips⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/newsletter-blogs/category/zero-waste-lifestyle

22/05/2026

Just in case you missed it...
Some folk are very much Roundup Ready!

22/05/2026

Roundup season. Spraying weeds and verges may seem like a habitual job but do you realise how damaging it is?

Those brown verges don't even look right!

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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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