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

The Germ in the Dairy Pail by Forrest Maready is Anne's recommended reading for January.⁠⁠I do love a book about raw mil...
11/01/2026

The Germ in the Dairy Pail by Forrest Maready is Anne's recommended reading for January.⁠
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I do love a book about raw milk, and here is the latest one… cannot wait to read it, but here is the review on Amazon!⁠
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Once revered as nature's perfect nourishment, milk became public enemy number one as germ theory unleashed collective panic about the invisible world within our food. Forrest Maready uncovers the fascinating, forgotten story of how this fear—epitomised by the notorious "swill milk" scandal—reshaped our food landscape forever.⁠
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Use the link below to read the full article⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/recommended-reading

Our January recipe is Anne's Scotch Broth.⁠⁠A good broth recipe is a godsend. Change up the meats for chicken, beef or h...
09/01/2026

Our January recipe is Anne's Scotch Broth.⁠
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A good broth recipe is a godsend. Change up the meats for chicken, beef or ham.⁠
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We hope you enjoy it.⁠
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Use the link below for the recipe⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/recipes

08/01/2026

have arrived!!!

They will be a game changer!

Well!? What do you think? The new dietary guidelines....!
07/01/2026

Well!? What do you think? The new dietary guidelines....!

Significant positive outcomes were seen in longitudinal studies where increased organic intake was associated with reduc...
05/01/2026

Significant positive outcomes were seen in longitudinal studies where increased organic intake was associated with reduced incidence of infertility, birth defects, allergic sensitisation, otitis media, pre-eclampsia, metabolic syndrome, high BMI, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 

WHY do we make the effort to ensure people have access to organic food?

There are many reasons but we cannot ignore the health effects.!

Invest in your health with organic foods!

Ensuring our most vulnerable members of society have the choice to consume organic food should also be a priority if we are serious about wellbeing.






We hope you enjoy Anne's January Real Food for Living article Dead or Alive⁠⁠With all the information on food labels it ...
04/01/2026

We hope you enjoy Anne's January Real Food for Living article Dead or Alive⁠
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With all the information on food labels it is difficult if not impossible to make decisions on nourishment. We act in faith that the truth is being told to us on the quality of ingredients. So much trust in the food system. Of course there is plenty of regulation and legislation along the way to give us the sense of protection and food “security”⁠
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Full article in the link below
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/real-food-for-living⁠
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02/01/2026
It is difficult to summarise the extent of activities that take place at The Urban Co-op amidst the retail and wellness!...
31/12/2025

It is difficult to summarise the extent of activities that take place at The Urban Co-op amidst the retail and wellness!

Our strategic plan has a resonance now that is not so much about targets but a depth of connection that we see acts as a springboard for more impact.
How do you measure this?!
We can certainly count numbers but its so much more than that.
We do see how we can inspire action in many ways forward.
Take the Midwest Biodistrict project as an example of how a chance comment we made on a video prompted an idea into action... we love this energy of inspiration!
Fueled by nourishing food, it is gaining traction!!!

We organised Dr Unwin to visit in 2024 and were thrilled to see him again for Biofarm as we knit together the importance of our farmers for our own health & wellbeing.

We gather inspiration and fuel from these positive events and going to Utah to attend the Wise Traditions conference was certainly a bucket filler!!
Sharing knowledge is a privilege and being able to utilise the space at The Urban Co-op to do this is more than rewarding!

Particularly young people who we can enthuse about the potential of social enterprises!

2025 was a year for recognising the potential of The Urban Co-op. Thank you to everyone we connected with this year!

No wonder we now say we are a nourishing environment for conscious change!

We welcome 2026 with gusto!!

2025 has been a busy one! The Urban Co-op is more than the retail and wellness. We have a strong focus on supporting dis...
31/12/2025

2025 has been a busy one! The Urban Co-op is more than the retail and wellness.

We have a strong focus on supporting disability, providing purposeful work and opportunities!
You may notice a theme of nourishing food woven through here too...as a community we recognise that nourishing food is not always a choice available. However it can be available and also under utilised...
We want to focus on this going forward as we develop our kitchen!

Our strategic plan launched this year was part of some innovative and fun projects we worked on.

Themes:

Membership
Education
Networking

We are especially proud to support the return to employ initiative which will develop into an independent social enterprise because we have cultivated and mentored along the way.

The Urban Co-op is growing organically to meet the needs of our growing community. Thank you to all supporting us on this wonderful adventure!
Bring on 2026!

A nourishing environment for conscious change!

Zero Waste for December is Epsom Salts⁠⁠Epsom salts are one of those simple everyday items that do far more than most pe...
26/12/2025

Zero Waste for December is Epsom Salts⁠
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Epsom salts are one of those simple everyday items that do far more than most people realise. They are inexpensive, easy to store, and completely plastic free when bought in bulk or paper packaging. By choosing a product that works in more than one area of your home, you reduce waste and cut down on unnecessary purchases.⁠
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Annes is a big fan of Epsom salts baths for her health routine! Not only does it help to give her the benefits of the magnesium support she doesn’t waste the water afterwards but uses to water the house plants inside and outside in the polytunnel! Wait until it cools down first though! ⁠
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Use the link below for more zero waste tips⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/zero-waste-lifestyle
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Discover Local Wellness at The Urban Co-op⁠⁠The Urban Co-op is a vibrant hub for wellness, learning, and community conne...
21/12/2025

Discover Local Wellness at The Urban Co-op⁠
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The Urban Co-op is a vibrant hub for wellness, learning, and community connection. Alongside your weekly shop, you will find a growing range of classes, therapies and courses offered by trusted local practitioners who share our values of health, sustainability and community care.⁠
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Use the link below for more information⁠
⁠https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/community-noticeboard.html
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Our Vegan recipe for December is Baked Squash with Coconut, Coriander & Lentils.⁠⁠This recipe is from On The Pulse by Ge...
19/12/2025

Our Vegan recipe for December is Baked Squash with Coconut, Coriander & Lentils.⁠
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This recipe is from On The Pulse by Georgina Fuggle. I bought the book some years ago, and this is one of my favourites. Fantastic, this time of year, we served it on Christmas Day, and it was a roaring success.⁠
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Prep Time 20 minutes ¦ Cook Time 1 hour ¦ Serves 4⁠
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INGREDIENTS⁠
300G butternut squash, ideally the base end that holds the seeds⁠
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing and drizzling⁠
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Use the link below for the full recipe⁠
https://www.theurbanco-op.ie/blogs/category/vegan-recipes
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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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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!