​SMF Sponsors - Carlow

Carlow Brewing Company, also known as O’Hara’s Brewery, is an independent, family-owned business established in 1996 and one of the pioneers of Irish craft brewing. Located in the heart of Ireland’s traditional malt and hop-growing “Barrow Valley” region which has strong historical linkages to the Irish brewing industry, we are proud to have been at the forefront of the new wave of Irish craft brewing for almost 17 years. As a craft brewery we brew our beers true to the tradition – with taste and flavour. It takes a combination of passion and respect for the craft, curiosity and creativity to build a good craft brewery and to brew great beers. Share in our passion, taste our beers, explore a brief insight into O’Hara’s Beers through our website and we’d be happy to have you join us one day at the brewery.

​SMF Sponsors - Kilkenny

Ballykeefe Distillery produces a super-premium whiskey, truly exceptional gin, a special vodka and a Traditional Poitin in our eco-friendly on farm Distillery located in the picturesque Irish countryside, close to Ireland’s medieval capital Kilkenny city. Ballykeefe Distillery is proudly owned and managed by the Ging Family who trace their unbroken farming lineage as far back as written records exist.  Ballykeefe Spirits have received multiple national and international awards. Our Gin came third in the world at the San Francisco World Spirit Awards, this was followed by the award of Master Class to its Poitín at the 2018 Global Spirits Masters in London and a further award of Gold for the Poitín at the 2018 Irish Whiskey Awards, where it was also awarded the highest accolade of Best Irish Vodka 2018.

​Kilkenny Design Centre is based in the medieval city of Kilkenny, the craft capital of Ireland, Kilkenny Design Centre is part of Kilkenny’s Castle Yard, built in the 1780s by the Butlers, Earls of Ormonde, as the coach houses and stables of historic Kilkenny Castle. The Castle Yard is also home to the National Craft Gallery, one of Ireland’s most exciting artistic venues. Nearby is Butler House and Gardens, a unique guesthouse that was once the Butlers’ Dowager House. The historically significant Kilkenny Design Workshops were also established in the Castle Yard  in the 1960s. Staffed by bright, young international designers, craftspeople, design graduates and apprentices, the workshops’ remit was to improve design and manufacturing standards in Ireland, which they achieved though their creative output right up until closure in 1988. The government funded design research and development centre of excellence revolutionised Irish Design with lasting impact.

​SMF Sponsors - Tipperary

Since the 1700s over seven generations of the O’Donnell family have lived on Seskin Farm, Co. Tipperary and have mastered the art of cultivating the perfect potato. Today we bring our hard won expertise as well as the name, to realise the finest of hand cooked crisps. In 2007 Ed O’ Donnell, a young seventh generation farmer wanted to diversify as farming was looking bleak at the time. He saw a niche in the market for an Irish hand cooked crisp and decided to make crisps from the potatoes grown on his farm. Ed believed it was important that the product and flavours were Irish and artisan so he sourced local food producers to give the crisps fantastic individual flavours. O’Donnells Crisps launched in June 2010 and were lucky to receive an exclusive deal with Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland. For three months O’ Donnells crisps were supplied exclusively to 192 Supervalu and 474 Centra stores nationwide and lucky for us they were a big hit straight away! Since then O’Donnells are available nationwide in Supervalu, Centra, Spar, Mace, Londis, Costcutter, Dunnes, Tesco, local delis, forecourts and other retail outlets. ​

SMF Sponsors - Waterford

Anchor Spirits Ireland Limited is a boutique beverage company based in Waterford City in the south east of Ireland. Anchor Spirits Ireland produces new Irish drinks, carefully created and often inspired by old Irish recipes, stories, people and places that should never have been forgotten. Our reason for existing is to create drinks that seduce more than one sense.  We are about great taste, a lingering aroma, an aftertaste and a talking point.  We want our drinks to be savoured and enjoyed.  While many of today’s large industry players are positioned in high energy environments with equally high consumption rates, we encourage you to enjoy our beverages slowly and indulgently. We insist on strong aromas on the nose – the olfactory being the first sense to bravely venture down the road of something new.  As a twist, we like it lighter or less intense on the tongue, and then, above all, we want the warm after glow that makes a drink both memorable and great. We’re happy to boast about having some of the finest taste buds in the land on staff. Those involved work hard to evoke the tradition of the Irish artisans of the past, especially when we find recipes and formulas that can be embraced, re-created and enjoyed by people all over the modern world today. 

​The Causeway Group provides a complete design, build and management service to look after property investment. Established in 2016 to provide a one stop shop service to investors, property owners and purchasers. The team have developed a strong business with high occupancy rates and excellent rental levels.

At GK Print we provide a complete end-to-end print & design service.  We provide Graphic Design, Wedding Stationery (design and print), Print for both Business and Individual Needs. Based in Grannagh, Waterford, G.K. Print are your print facility; acting as an extension of your business and on call at all times to deliver your printed media.We are focused on service and responsive to your every requirement we are driven by industry leading technology backed up by experienced and highly trained staff who are driven by customer satisfaction and delivering a quality result on time every time.With 28 years experience behind us we know print because print is what we do best.

The Greenway Manor Hotel is a perfectly charming manor house dating back to 1730. The main manor house sits within 18 acres of beautiful gardens ideal for relaxing and absorbing the ambiance and beauty of the manor and surrounding area. The house itself was built in 1730 for the Bishop of Waterford at the time and became the official residence of successive incumbents. The last Bishop to live here was Bishop Miller and he bought it from the church as a private residence. He lived in the house for some time, when it was known as Woodstone.  The long driveway leading to the Manor sets the scene as you enter into a wonderful old house with large open fire places the charming  Restaurant and cosy Bar. The location is perfect for business and holiday clients alike being totally secluded yet only a few short miles from Waterford’s vibrant city center with its many restaurants bars clubs and theaters. A short drive in the opposite direction to town leads to beautiful sandy coves and breathtaking mountain views. 

 Walsh's Bakehouse are Michael and Dermot Walsh, third generation bakers of the Walsh family. They started their bakery almost thirty years ago. Situated on Mount Sion Avenue, a place which reflects the history of the Waterford Blaa and and its’ connections to brother Ignatius Rice who founded Mount Sion School on Barrack Street in 1802 where he also had a bakery and tailor’s workshop. In 2013 the Waterford Blaa received the highest recognition as a quality European foodstuff - PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status.  This prestigious designation meant that the Waterford Blaa could claim its place among the ranks of internationally renowned products such as Italy’s Parma Ham, France’s Camembert de Normandie Cheese and Greece’s Kalamata Olive Oil and guarantees an authentic heritage product. Today, Dermot and Michael own one of only three bakeries that still bake the Waterford Blaa and maintaining the same great flavour, traditional skills and unrivalled quality is a challenge relished by the brothers Dermot and Michael. 






House of Waterford Crystal - located on the Mall in the heart of the Viking Triangle in Waterford City, the House of Waterford Crystal brings a visit to Waterford to a whole new level. Their staff will be pleased to welcome any visitor on arrival and take them on a journey to see exquisite pieces of crystal created before their very eyes.

​SMF Sponsors - Wexford

Tom Sinnott’s Aunt Ellen O’Leary started Wexford Home Preserves in 1988 in Our Lady’s Island, Co. Wexford. She built up a great reputation locally for the quality of her jams, marmalades and other preserves. When Ellen decided to move on to other things, Tom and his wife Laura took the reins and began running this small family business making artisan sweet and savoury preserves and conserves by hand using traditional recipes with the open pot boiling method. They had a passion for really good, locally made food using local ingredients and could see a need for it in Co. Wexford and much further afield. Wexford Home Preserves has won several awards including Wexford business of the year, Great Taste Awards and the Irish Quality Food Awards. The company now supplies over 350 shops nationwide and is making award winning Select products for Dunnes Stores. Tom and Laura, besides employing themselves, have created 12 jobs and have contributed a lot to the local economy, choosing to deal with local suppliers whenever they can.