Murphy's Craft Butchers Tullow

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Here at Murphy's Craft Butchers we are committed to providing Tullow and all surrounding areas with the very highest standards in quality, choice and value on our vast range of produce. All our staff are highly trained Craft Butchers with exceptional knowledge of our meats and how best to cook them. HACCP registered, we always ensure that hygiene is our top priority. You will always be greeted with a smile instore and if you like our meats, remember to “like” us on Facebook! We wish to thank all our customers for your continued support.

15/10/2026

🔥 BERNADETA’S BACK WORKING HER MAGIC!

Another day, another batch of fantastic products coming out of the prep room! 👩‍🍳🥩

Tonight, we’re showing you a closer look at our Tasty Chicken Tartlets — packed with flavour and ready to go straight into your oven! 🤤

🍗 TWO DELICIOUS FLAVOURS TO CHOOSE FROM

🥃 BUSHMILLS CHICKEN TARTLET
Chicken fillets cut into bite-sized pieces, creamy gratin potatoes, crispy onions, mixed cheese, our delicious Bushmills Gaelic sauce, finished with scallions and cherry tomatoes.

🍷 WHITE W**E CHICKEN TARTLET
Tender chicken fillets, creamy gratin potatoes, crispy onions, mixed cheese, our delicious white w**e sauce, finished with scallions and cherry tomatoes.

🔥 COOKING GUIDE
♨️ Preheat your oven to 160–170°C
⏱️ Cook for 35–40 minutes, or until piping hot throughout and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

🥗 WHAT TO SERVE WITH THEM?
Pair yours with a fresh side salad, golden chips, potato wedges or our delicious flavoured crispy cubes. The perfect dinner sorted! 👌

Bernadeta puts the care into the preparation — you bring the appetite! ❤️

📲 Which one would you choose?
🥃 Bushmills or 🍷 White W**e?

Drop your choice in the comments below! 👇

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14/10/2026

🔥🥩 A LITTLE LOOK AT WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO! 🍗💥

From mighty meat cuts to award-winning burgers, flavour-packed steaks and your family dinner favourites… there’s been plenty happening behind the counter lately! ❤️

💥 Thor’s Hammer
🥩 Jacob’s Ladder Beef Ribs
🖤 Black Charcoal Ribeye
🍔 Rambo Reloaded
🐷 The Mighty Oink
🔥 Picanha & Black Garlic Pepper
🍗 Bushmills Chicken Bakes
🥐 Garlic Chicken en Croûte
🥓 Stuffed Chicken Wraps
🥟 Our tasty Cornish Pasties

BIG FLAVOUR. GREAT PRODUCTS. PREPARED WITH CARE.

And this is just a taste of what we do! 😉

Thanks to everyone who continues to support our shop. We really appreciate it! ❤️

👉 Pop in and see what’s on the counter — you might find your next favourite!

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13/10/2026

🔥🍗 TONIGHT’S REEL: BUSHMILLS CHICKEN BAKES! 🍗🔥

Tonight, Bernadeta is showing you how we make one of our MOST POPULAR chicken bakes here in the shop! 🤤❤️

Say hello to our BUSHMILLS CHICKEN BAKES — packed with flavour and made with care!

🍗 Tender chicken fillets
🥃 Rich, creamy Gaelic sauce with that distinctive Irish wh***ey flavour
🧅 Topped with crispy onions
🫑 Finished with mixed peppers for that extra bit of colour and flavour

That creamy, savoury sauce paired with tender chicken and a crispy onion topping is a match made in heaven! 😍

👩‍🍳 HOW TO COOK:
🔥 Oven at 170°C for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, until piping hot throughout and the chicken is fully cooked.

Perfect with creamy mash, roast potatoes, chips or a side of fresh vegetables. 🥔🍟🥦

❤️ A firm customer favourite for a reason!

Watch Bernadeta work her magic in tonight’s Reel, then pop into the shop tomorrow and pick up your Bushmills Chicken Bakes for an easy, tasty dinner!

Good food. Big flavour. Made with care. 👌

👇 Who’s having these for dinner tonight?

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12/10/2026

🥩 MYTH BUSTERS — EPISODE 1
THE FIRST 12 HOURS.

Ever wondered what happens to beef in the hours immediately after slaughter?

The journey to great beef starts long before it reaches the butcher’s counter.

At Murphy’s Craft Butchers, our process begins with a carefully controlled first stage of chilling, with our Stage 1 area set at around 10°C.

But why not simply make everything as cold as possible, as quickly as possible?

Because freshly slaughtered muscle is still undergoing important natural changes. If it cools too quickly before rigor mortis has properly developed, a process known as cold shortening can occur — potentially affecting the tenderness of the meat.

It’s not just about getting the beef cold. It’s about understanding the science of temperature, timing and the natural changes taking place within the muscle.

This is the first step in our process, and tonight we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you how we do things here at Murphy’s.

No gimmicks. No unnecessary comparisons. Just our craft, our experience and the story behind our beef.

And this is only the beginning…

➡️ Episode 2: The traditional 14-day hang.

MYTH BUSTERS by Murphy’s Craft Butchers
Meat facts. Not fiction.

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🥩 INTRODUCING MYTH BUSTERSby Murphy’s Craft Butchers.MEAT FACTS. NOT FICTION.Our story goes back generations. Now we’re ...
10/10/2026

🥩 INTRODUCING MYTH BUSTERS
by Murphy’s Craft Butchers.

MEAT FACTS. NOT FICTION.

Our story goes back generations. Now we’re taking you behind the scenes to share the knowledge, traditional skills and craft behind your meat.

From dry-aged versus wet-aged beef to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask your butcher, we’re separating fact from fiction — one episode at a time.

🎬 EPISODE 1: THE REAL STORY BEHIND DRY AGING

Coming Monday night!

💬 What have you always wanted to know about meat? Tell us in the comments.

09/10/2026

🥩🔥 PICANHA — RUMP CAP FROM THE TOP OF THE SIRLOIN!

Get ready for a steak with a deeply caramelised crust, rich rendered fat and a tender, juicy centre. Picanha is a Brazilian BBQ favourite for good reason — bold, beefy and packed with flavour.

The secret? Respect the fat cap and slice against the grain.

🥩 TWO WAYS WE PREPARE OUR PICANHA:

🔥 1. BLACK GARLIC & PEPPER

Sliced against the grain and marinated in our Black Garlic Pepper marinade. As it hits the hot pan or BBQ, the marinade creates a savoury, aromatic crust while the beef stays juicy and tender inside.

🧂 2. THE WHOLE RUMP CAP

Lightly score the fat cap, then season with sea salt, black pepper, oregano and cumin. Leave it to rest so the seasoning can work its way into the meat.

Cook it on a hot BBQ, griddle or pan until the fat cap turns golden, crisp and beautifully rendered. That sizzling fat bastes the beef, adding richness and protecting the meat as it cooks.

💡 A BUTCHER’S TIP: Picanha has long muscle fibres, so we slice it against the grain for a softer, more tender bite. Cut with the grain and it can feel much chewier. Cut across it and every mouthful is easier to enjoy.

🇧🇷 SERVE IT WITH:

🍟 Crispy chips
🧄 garlic rice
🥗 Fresh tomato, onion and pepper salsa
🫘 black beans
🥔 Farofa — toasted cassava flour with a delicious crunch
🥬 Grilled vegetables or a fresh green salad
🌶️ Chimichurri or a nice vinaigrette

Expect smoky BBQ flavour, fragrant oregano and cumin, peppery heat, juicy beef and that irresistible crisp-edged fat cap.

Whether you’re cooking outdoors or indoors, Picanha delivers a proper Brazilian-style feast.

🥩 Two preparations. One seriously flavourful cut.

Pop into the shop and pick up your Picanha today! 🔥

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08/10/2026

🥓🍗 STUFFED CHICKEN WRAPS

Sometimes simple is always the best. ❤️

Our Stuffed Chicken Wraps with Streaky Bacon are made with:

🍗 Tender chicken breast
🥓 Streaky bacon
🌿 Our homemade stuffing
❤️ Made with care

Pop them in the oven at 170°C for 45–50 minutes until the bacon is beautifully golden and the chicken is cooked through.

Perfect served with creamy mash & vegetables 🥔🥕 — or turn it into a proper mini roast dinner with all the trimmings! 🤤

Simple ingredients. Proper comfort food. Made fresh in our shop.

👉 Pop in and pick yours up today!

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07/10/2026

🥟🔥 TASTY CORNISH PASTY 🔥🥟

A proper comfort-food favourite, made fresh and packed with flavour! 🤤

🥩 Tasty beef mince
🥕 Carrots & onions
🌿 Our signature seasoning
🧂 Sea salt & black pepper marinade
🌿 Chimichurri seasoning
🥐 All wrapped in golden puff pastry

Easy to cook:
🔥 Pop in the oven at 170°C for approximately 35 minutes until golden, crisp and piping hot.

Perfect for lunch, a quick dinner or an easy evening tea. ❤️

Pop into the shop and get yours today! 🥟

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Happy 80th Birthday to Our Dad, Laz ❤️Today we celebrate our very special Dad, Laz, on his 80th birthday — a true legend...
06/10/2026

Happy 80th Birthday to Our Dad, Laz ❤️

Today we celebrate our very special Dad, Laz, on his 80th birthday — a true legend of family, hard work, music, sport and community.

After leaving school, you joined the family butchers in 1963, beginning a lifetime of dedication to the business. Alongside your Dad, Jim, you modernised the shop throughout the 1970s and 1980s, built the new abattoir in 1985, completed a major revamp with a customer car park in 2005, and carried out another rebrand in 2017. You always kept the business moving with the times.

If it weren’t for Covid, we’re sure you’d still be working in the shop, especially at Christmas, when you loved being on the floor helping customers and catching up with friends.

Together with Mam, Mary, you worked day and night while raising six children — an incredible achievement built on love, dedication and sacrifice.

Outside the business, music has always been a huge part of your life. You love playing the guitar and still enjoy meeting friends to play in a band at the local pub. You’ve also enjoyed football and golf, while giving generously to the DTA, the annual St Patrick’s Day parades, the Day Care Centre, and many other charity and community events.

Your life has been defined by butchery, family, music, sport, friendship and service to others, leaving a lasting mark on everyone around you.

Dad, thank you for everything you’ve done for our family, the business and the community, and for all the laughter, memories and inspiration you’ve given us. You are truly a legend.

We hope you have a wonderful 80th birthday surrounded by family, friends, music and laughter.

Here’s to 80 incredible years — and many more happy times to come!

Happy 80th Birthday, Laz! ❤️🎂🎸

With all our love,

Jim, Bernadeta, Senan, Dwyer, Sophie & Maya

06/10/2026

Happy 80th Birthday, Laz Murphy! 🎉 Wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and happy memories. May this special milestone birthday bring you good health, happiness, and many more years of joy surrounded by family and friends🎂❤️❤️❤️🥳

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Church Street , Tullow
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Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6:30pm

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