James Whelan Butchers

04/11/2026

Ask a Master Butcher, question one.

How big a turkey do I need? Our Master Butcher, David, has the answer.

Our serving sizes are based on a traditional Irish festive meal.
- Small, 5 to 6kg, serves 6 to 7 adults.
- Regular, 6 to 7kg, serves 7 to 8.
- Medium, 7 to 8kg, serves 8 to 9.
- Large, 8 to 9kg, serves 9 to 10.
- Extra Large, 9 to 10kg, serves 10 to 11.

Not sure which is right for your table? Tell us how many you are serving, and we will help you choose.

Thank you to everyone who sent in a question. We love helping, and we will answer as many as we can. Add yours in the comments, or call into your local shop and say hello.

Our Christmas shop is now open: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/cnc-shop

03/11/2026

When you give the birds time, you give the true flavours time to really shine.

Our slow-reared, free-range Christmas turkeys are raised in Co. Tipperary by John Paul Crowe of the Crowe family, where they roam freely, forage on wildflowers, herbs and grasses, and drink fresh water drawn from an artisanal well. Over a slow 20 weeks, more natural fat is laid down, which delivers a delicious juiciness.

They cook simply, carve beautifully, and taste beyond compare.

Available in five sizes, from 5 to 10kg, serving 6 to 11 adults with a day or two of leftovers to enjoy. Not sure which size is right for your table? Pop in and our team will happily help you choose.

Our Christmas shop is now open. Find everything you need here:
https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/cnc-shop

03/11/2026

Our Christmas shop is now open.

For generations, we have been part of Christmas tables across Ireland, and we never take for granted what it means to be trusted with the most special meal of the year.

From your turkey and ham to all the trimmings, our team is here to make dinner that little bit easier, and every bit as special.

Order online at https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/cnc-shop or call into your local shop. Orders for delivery on Wednesday 23rd December must be placed by Friday 18th December.

James Whelan Butchers - Quality Irish beef, pork, steak, lamb and poultry delivered to your door in Ireland.

01/11/2026

This year, our Heritage Cure, Bone-In Ham became a 3-Star Winner at the Great Taste Awards, one of the highest honours achievable, captivating the judges with both its flavours and its presentation because it looks just as good as it tastes.

In their words, “This is a handsome beast, beautiful presentation and quite the talking point. It is such an impressive sight! Its looks alone seem worthy of a high award - wonderfully bronzed with almost impenetrable crackling.”

These delectable hams are cured and then smoked over beechwood by a family of local artisan-agers. This natural wood brings a sweet, smoky savouriness to the meat.

Irish-reared. Irish cured. Beechwood smoked.

Serves 14 to 16 adults. Not sure which size is right for your table? Pop in and say hello at your local shop, and we will help you choose.

We take our time to craft your occasion.

31/10/2026

There’s something special about Clonmel in autumn. 🍂

The leaves are turning, the evenings are drawing in, and our town has never looked cosier. Our October window is a small tribute to the place we’re proud to call home.

A big thank you to Tony from Ann Fitzpatrick Florist, who dressed it so beautifully. Every flower, leaf and pumpkin was placed with care, and the result feels like Clonmel itself: friendly, generous and always glad to see you.

That’s what we love about this town. Businesses lifting each other up, neighbours looking out for one another, and a community that shows up year after year. Clonmel is a great place to live, work and shop, and we wouldn’t be anywhere else.

Come by and see the window for yourself. The detail is something else, from the glowing lantern to the smallest gourd, and every corner shows the thought and attention that went into it. We’d love to say hello.

📷 Denis Vahey Photography

30/10/2026

We’re delighted to let you know that our Christmas Shop will open very soon. 🎄

Our Master Butchers have been preparing for weeks, and we are looking forward to sharing everything with you, from the turkey and ham to all the trimmings.

Want to be the first to know? Sign up for our newsletter, Feolas, for all things Christmas: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/info/newsletter/

30/10/2026

Halloween night calls for something quick that everyone will eat. Our goujons are a firm family favourite, made with Irish chicken breast and coated in our signature crumb. Choose from regular or salt and pepper flavour, and keep the whole house happy before the trick-or-treating begins. They’re not just for kids either, so grab enough for the grown-ups too. Serve with chips and a dip for an easy feast. Pick up yours in store today, ready for Halloween tomorrow.

Shop online: https://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/proddetail.php?prod=8433

28/10/2026

As the evenings draw in, there’s nothing quite like a pot simmering slowly on the hob.

Our lamb is reared and grass-fed locally, aged by Artisan Agers, and handcrafted by our Master Butchers. The result is diced lamb with a depth of flavour you can taste in every spoonful.

Discover the perfect home-cooked recipe you can prepare in the morning and place in the oven or slow cooker, ready to serve later in the evening.

Watch this video on how to cook our native Irish lamb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssoZ0r6jSa8

27/10/2026

Trust is earned. From the ground up.

At James Whelan Butchers, honesty and integrity have been at the heart of our family business for generations.

We believe you deserve to know where your meat comes from, how it was raised and the care that has gone into bringing it to your table.

We take pride in the art and craft of butchery, and we will always give you our advice, even when that means recommending something different.

It’s not a policy we’ve written. It’s a promise we’ve lived by for generations.

Our butchers are proud of their knowledge and even prouder to share it. So next time you’re in, ask us anything. A good conversation is as much a part of our craft as a good cut of meat.

Quality and Service. Since 1960.

26/10/2026

Midterm break means full houses, busy kitchens and hungry crowds. Make the bank holiday weekend a good one with quality cuts from our family of butchers, ready for you to pick up and take home.

From a slow Sunday roast to something quick for the kids, our team is here if you need a hand choosing. Wishing all our customers a relaxing few days with family and good food. Call in and see us in store.