The Milk Bar

Did you miss this week's Young Stock Podcast?

This week's guest is Shannon Porter, who runs the Milk Bar in Co Donegal.

Listen now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0bQDQM0

Anne O’Donoghue intervied me when I first set up The Milk Bar back in 2021. She asked me to join her on the Young Stock Podcast this week to see how far I have come in 3 years. If your interested in listening find the link attached:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0u2jYhjwfiRLy1PFqrDee1?si=dPDm77rFT-uXD9MEg0m6Lw

Irish Farmers Journal

Young Stock Podcast: selling milk direct to market in Donegal This week's guest on the Young Stock Podcast is Shannon Porter, who runs the Milk Bar in Co Donegal.

A fantastic few days down at Clonmany Agricultural Show 🐄

A huge thank you to Chef Brian McDermott chatting about our milk during his cooking demonstration today 🍽️ Over the two days, Brian reminded us all the importance of REAL food for our health and supporting local businesses as well as our farmers.

It was great to see you all and thank you all for your support over the last two days !

📍Clonmany Agricultural Show

Come and get your ice cream needs at the Food Marquee ☀️🍦

First look can any one guess where we are supplying milk too ? 🥛☕️

They are nestled within the breathtaking Bluestack Mountains in the heart of Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal….

Biddy O’Barnes have opened a new cozy spot for coffee. Check out The Byre at Biddy's ☕️

I wish them all the best in their new adventure and thank you very much for using my milk for your coffees 👏

Recipe for Donegal Finest Coffee ☕️

Method 1: High Quality Blends form New Kid Coffee
Method 2: Fresh creamy milk from The Milk Bar
Method 3: Experienced staff at The Byre at Biddy’s
Method 4: Sit back and enjoy the view of Barnesmore Gap

There you have it the Best Coffee In Donegal 👌💋

Happy Cow Appreciation Day 🐮 !!!

I wish Caolan all the best with his new adventure ☕️

📍 is located on the Mullenan Road (Past Nixon’s Corner heading to Carrigans)

Delighted to be supplying the Milk 🥛🤩

Make sure to call by for a coffee when your passing 🚗

We competition for the kids !

We want your help in designing a Farm Safety Poster in support of Farm Safety Week which takes place this month - 22-28 July 2024!

Homeland and Nutrias Animal Feeds are giving away a €100 Homeland Gift Card for three lucky winners - one per category under the following categories!

👉 4-6 Years
👉 7-9 years
👉 10-12 years

Prize for each winner: €100 Homeland Gift Card

How to Enter:

👉 Get creative and draw your poster on an A4 piece of paper bonus points for creativity! Poster concept can be whatever you would like but topic of 'Safety on the Farm'

👉 Email a copy of your entry to [email protected] – closing date Wednesday 31st July 2024

👉 Clearly state your name and age and also your parent/guardians contact details

👉 Winner will be announced on Friday 9th August

👉 More at Homeland.ie

Rumour has it, the good weather is on it’s way 🤩👌

Better again our limited edition for June is Lotus Biscoff 🤤

Make sure you get your hands on it, don't miss out!!

Rain, hail or snow… there is always time for an ice cream from the Milk Bar!🐮☔

This weekend we will be heading to Brook Hall Estate & Gardens farm for the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend🥛

It is a FREE Event 🌟

📍Brook Hall Estate & Gardens
65-67 Culmore Road, Londonderry, BT48 8JE

Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm

We will have our milk & ice cream with us 🤩

Lets hope we get the weather 🤞☀️

A great evening not to be missed 🍽️

On Sale this evening at 7.00pm
We have had a huge amount of enquiries on this event and spaces are very limited.
⭐️Please note⭐️
-This is a 6 Chef, 6 Course Tasting menu (not suitable for vegan/vegetarians)
- 4 tickets per order ONLY. Any larger bookings will be refunded any tickets purchased over 4
-Tickets available on our website at 7pm at a cost of €85pp
- Limited once off event

*This is sure to be a very special event with six of the best chefs in the Northwest coming together to prepare a final feast of the summer*

Milk Deliveries to The Lawrence B&B 🥛🏡

The Lawrence use the milk for their breakfast aswell as they request for the 500ml bottles so they can put in each individual bedroom 🛌

📍Lawrence Hill, Derry

And that’s a wrap of 2024 Easter Event 🐣👏

What a day !!

I can’t thank you all enough for attending my event! I really do hope you all enjoyed it 🙏 We we’re so lucky with the weather☀️ The kids looked fab with their Easter bonnet hats and Easter eggs 🎩 🥚

A massive thank you to my family and friends that helped me with preparations and helping me out on the day !! The day wouldn’t have been a success without them 💛

Congratulations to Jessica McFarland for winning the Easter Hamper !! 🐣👏

Roll on 2025 😉😂

Please tag The Milk Bar in your photos, I would love to see them all !!

The Easter Bunny is looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 🐰

Let’s hope we miss the showers on Saturday 🤞🏻🌧️

Please bring suitable footwear, coats & umbrellas just incase !!

Looking forward to see you all on Saturday 🐣

Mainly dry Easter weekend but risk of hail showers - Met Éireann - Donegal Daily FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Met Éireann is forecasting a mainly dry, cold and sunny Easter weekend for Ulster. However, there is a risk…

The Boys will be back again this year for our Easter Event 🦙🦙🦙

Not long now to Saturday 30th of March!! Preparations are well under way 😅

Looking forward to seeing you all 🦙🐣

Who more adorable? 👀

The Easter Bunny or the Baby Calf ? 🐰🐮

I’m so excited for you all to see the baby calves & lambs 🙈 We have over 200 cows calved and about 20 ewes lambed. The farm is very busy the last month !! A lot of sleepless nights 🙄😂

To prevent missing out in the opportunity to see all the newborn animals make sure you get booked in for our Easter Event 🐣🐰

📆 Saturday 30th of March

⏰ Book in for your preferred time slot (12pm , 2pm , 4pm)

🐣The Event provides the following:

Scavenger & Easter Egg Hunt, Baby Calfs & Lambs, Alpacas, Games, Crafts, Face Painting & The Easter Bunny

👀 Trying to make this year bigger and better !! This year we adding Crafts and the Easter Bunny 🐰🎨

📕 Please message me to book in and a deposit is required to secure your booking. Please send me your name, how many kids and the time slot you would like.

💰€12 per child (under 12 months is free and adults).

🐮 This is the perfect opportunity to to see around our farm and see the baby calves and lambs.

☀️ Let’s hope we have a beautiful Spring day for it !!

The Easter Bunny is so excited to see you all 🐰🤩

Look forward to see you all 💛

Shannon xx

🐰 🐣 🌟Easter Event 🐰 🐣 🌟

📆 Saturday 30th of March

⏰ Book in for your preferred time slot (12pm , 2pm , 4pm)

🐣The Event provides the following:

Scavenger & Easter Egg Hunt, Baby Calfs & Lambs, Alpacas, Games, Crafts, Face Painting & The Easter Bunny

👀 Trying to make this year bigger and better !! This year we adding Crafts and the Easter Bunny 🐰🎨

📕 Please message me to book in and a deposit is required to secure your booking. Please send me your name, how many kids and the time slot you would like.

💰€12 per child (under 12 months is free)

🐮 This is the perfect opportunity to to see around our farm and see the baby calves and lambs.

☀️ Let’s hope we have a beautiful Spring day for it !!

The Easter Bunny is so excited to see you all 🐰🤩

Look forward to see you all 💛

Shannon xx

Are you ready for Pancake Tuesday? We have you covered!! ✅

🥛Fresh Milk
🥚 Free range eggs
🍯 Local Honey
🍓 Homemade Jams
🫙Beautiful Sauces & Spreads

Support Local this Pancake Tuesday 💛

🩷Be My Valentine 🩷

Make sure you treat your loved one this Valentines Day!!

We idea for you lot if they love our ice cream 😉💡Movie night and a selection of ice cream 🤩

Thank you Teagasc for asking me to be a guest speaker on the Webinar this morning 🥛💚 The webinar was recorded so you can listen back to it if you are interested in starting up a Milk Vending Machine.

https://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2024/dairy-on-demand-farm-fresh-success-with-milk-vending.php

🐣 🌟Easter Event Launch 🐣 🌟

📆 Saturday 30th of March

⏰ Book in for your preferred time slot (12pm , 2pm , 4pm)

👀 Trying to make this year bigger and better !! This year we adding Crafts and the Easter Bunny 🐰🎨

📕 Please message me to book in and a deposit is required to secure your booking. Please send me your name, how many kids and the time slot you would like.

🐮 This is the perfect opportunity to to see around our farm and see the baby calves and lambs.

☀️ Let’s hope we have a beautiful Spring day for it !!

Look forward to see you all 💛

Shannon xx