History
History
The Beginning
Ireland is exceptionally rich in its traditions and one of the finest is Clonakilty Blackpudding. In the small farmhouses of rural Ireland the modest income of the household was subsidised by the making of blackpudding. It was sold to the butchers of the nearby market…
Guardians of the Secret Recipe
In the 1880s, Philip Harrington continued to make the blackpudding. The blackpudding was also sent overseas to emigrants who longed for the taste of home. The precious recipe was faithfully handed down to Philip’s family. For almost a century the blackpudding was made by Paddy…
The Butcher Shop
Decision Time At the time Edward took over in 1976, he had no interest in making blackpudding and as with other butchers found it more of a chore than anything else. Edward was far more interested in the meat side of the business, and even…
Developing the Clonakilty Range
One thing that will remain untouched is the Clonakilty Blackpudding Secret Recipe. However, we are always looking for ways to improve our products, and enhance our product range with new authentic Clonakilty creations in keeping with our beliefs and interests in food. Clonakilty Whitepudding In…
The Present Day
In 2005 Edward Twomey passed away, having realised his dream. Edward & Colette Twomey strove to bring the traditions of the past, to the present day, and to faithfully guard these traditions long into the future. The future of the Clonakilty Blackpudding Co., will continue…
