Ireland has always had the good fortune to have a solid cohort of skilled butchers, men and women who understood both their animals, and their environment.
But what happens when people with experience outside the mainframe of butchery enter the field? The result is a solid win, as the new arrivals bring superannuated skills in cooking, farming, charcuterie production and other specialisations that broaden the palette of the tradition.
Here are three butchers who are radicalising the profession, offering an holistic practice that delivers deliciousness.