Where good friends meet

More than just a shop and café — Roots is the village hub. A welcoming place where neighbours meet, groups gather, and community grows. From coffee mornings and craft fairs to festivals and family fun days, Roots connects it all.

Monday – Friday:
8am — 5pm
Saturdays:
9am — 4pm
Sundays:
9am — 2pm
Closed on Bank Holidays
At the Heart of Kilmeedy — Roots Community Shop & Café
Drop in for the best coffee, homemade bakes, or hot deli snacks.
Highlights ▼
Fresh scones, breads & pastries daily
Our famous Breakfast Bap & Full Irish
Sandwiches, toasties, sausage rolls, quiches
Signature Dirty Fries & seasonal specials
Roots Café isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a place to meet. We’re proud to provide a space where people come together for conversation, connection, and a shared love of good food. Every visit helps support local employment, training, and enterprise in Kilmeedy.
Relax, connect, and enjoy wholesome food
Roots Café is a welcoming space where locals and visitors can relax, connect, and enjoy wholesome food made with care. Our menu celebrates fresh, locally sourced ingredients — many coming straight from our own Kilmeedy Homegrown garden and nearby producers.
Good food, good coffee, and great company
Whether you’re stopping by for a morning coffee, a hearty lunch, or a sweet treat, you’ll always find something fresh and delicious. From soups and sandwiches to baked goods and light bites, everything is prepared in-house with a focus on quality, flavour, and sustainability.
Learn more about Roots Shop & Café →
Proudly stocking local Irish producers
Seasonal vegetables, fruit, and berries grown in our community garden — turned into delicious jams, compotes, and chutneys, all available in the Farm Shop. Supporting local growers, one harvest at a time.
Everyday essentials and local produce under one roof:
Milk, bread, ham & groceries
Treats: chocolate, crisps, ice cream
In season Jams, Tarts, and Chutneys
Potatoes & seasonal veg from Kilmeedy Homegrown
Pre-ordered veg boxes available seasonally
Proudly stocking local Irish producers:
Guiry’s Eggs, Athea Black & White Pudding, Ardagh Honey, Nutshed Peanut Butter, Ponaire Coffee, Attyflin Apple Juice, Rívesci relishes, Naturally Cordial & Glengowan Honey.
See more about Roots Shop & local producers →
Every event deserves a Roots touch

Catering for every occasion:
Wedding Breakfasts
Communions & Confirmations
Birthdays
Kid's Parties
Meeting Rooms
Funerals
Hire Áras Íde for your event — with or without catering. We also deliver kids’ party food directly to Kilmeedy Social Farm.
Roots gift vouchers are a simple way to share a taste of our community — perfect for birthdays, thank-you's, or just because. They’re available in-store and make a wonderful present while supporting local producers and our village hub.
Learn more about Roots Catering →
Your gathering, our passion
We work with local groups to make Kilmeedy a vibrant, active village.
Events & activities include:
Full Moon Rising Festival – feeding the volunteers
Pumpkin Patch & Family Fun Days
Santa Experience
Easter & St. Patrick’s Day events
(including kids’ disco in Áras Íde)
Charity coffee mornings, yoga & wellness, craft fairs
Active Age groups & more
In partnership with Kilmeedy Homegrown & Tidy Towns, we also make and sell artisan jams, chutneys, and seasonal produce.