In 1983, Máróg O’ Brien opened Farmgate in Midleton, County Cork selling fruit and vegetables, fresh soda breads and homemade tarts and quiches.
In 1987 it expanded due to popularity & moved to what was an old tyre garage nearby on the Coolbawn, just off Main Street. It quickly became a much loved food store, bakery and restaurant- Farmgate traded there right up until October 2023.
After 40 years of trading in Midleton- Farmgate was forced to close due to severe flood damage in October 2023. The damage caused by the flooding was so extensive that everything was lost in a matter of hours. Everything totally destroyed by flood damage. With no flood insurance, having been flooded previously in 2018 – it was a very sad and traumatic ending for Farmgate in Midleton.
It was a case of starting all over again, from scratch. Marog, having bought a premises in 2018 on the Main Street in Lismore “O Brien” which had since been lying vacant seemed like the obvious place to relocate for her daughter,Sally.
Sally O’ Brien, having worked at Farmgate in Midleton for 20 years is now delighted to welcome you to Farmgate Lismore.
What was an old bar run by the Casey sisters with wonderful character has been sensitively preserved and extensive work has been carried out on the rest of the ground floor which leads to the very beautiful, old world garden at the rear.
Although most of what Marog and Sally had sadly lost in the flooding is no longer- here you will find the exquisite sculpture collection by Michael Quane. A comforting reminder of Farmgate Midleton- indeed what was an integral part of Farmgate for many decades.
Sally is joined by her Head Chef, David Doran and Sous Chef, James Ryder- both of whom worked at Farmgate Midleton. David, for 30 years and James, for almost two years.
The food is fresh, local and Seasonal. Handled with the minimum of fuss.
Farmgate Lismore offers casual dining in a beautiful interior, warm service and flavoursome food.
Farmgate Lismore operates Thursday to Sunday weekly.
Reservations can be made by email only.