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We are delighted to announce we are embarking (excuse the pun!) on another exciting partnership with the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind by sponsoring the training of 3 new pups. The pups, from the A Litter, the first litter of the year, were born on February 5th and are named Aska, April and Andrew.

John Burke, Corporate Partnerships Manager for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind commented, “Over the last two years the team at Rosie & Jim have supported 3 pups Champ, Izzy and Hank which was a truly wonderful and rewarding partnership: two of the dogs graduated to be Guide Dogs and one to be an Assistance Dog. Rosie & Jim have most definitely helped us to change lives. We are now delighted to have the team form another partnership with Aska, April and Andrew for the next two years and we look forward to tracking their progress through puppy raising, formal training and onwards to graduation. Thank you to everyone at Rosie & Jim.”

The cost of early training of a Guide Dog puppy is €5,000 per puppy for their first year. Rosie & Jim are funding €30,000 to provide vitally important early training for three puppies for their first two years.
With more than 54,810 people in Ireland registered blind or visually impaired and over 1% of the population impacted by autism, the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind works tirelessly to facilitate those affected by providing them Guide and Assistance Dogs. The average cost of training a dog is in the region of €53,000 and the charity rely on 85% of their funding through sponsorship like this and fundraising to continue to deliver their vital services for free throughout Ireland.

Director of Rosie & Jim, Rosie, says:
“We are thrilled to again assist with the amazing work carried out by Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind by supporting the training of 3 dogs who will provide a great sense of assurance and independence for families and individuals. We’re so proud of Champ, Izzy and Hank now helping to change lives and we’re looking forward to watching Aska, April and Andrew grow throughout the year on their way towards becoming a Guide or Assistance Dog.”

Follow our social media and blog for regular updates of the puppies progress.

Rosie & Jim would like to wish it's staff and lovely loyal customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Our Opening Hours over the Christmas Holidays are:

Friday 22nd - Tuesday 26th December : Closed

Wednedsay 27th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th December: Open

Saturday 30th - Monday 1st January: Closed

We re-open on Tuesday January 2nd

Thanks so much to the lovely person who sent us this message who preferred to remain anon.

"As a coeliac, I've found your products to be somewhat life changing in terms of diet and what can be physically eaten readily. This may go unnoticed but I’ll say it anyway, thank you to your entire company for their hard work in developing a gluten free range and continuing to release new products."

We just want to say thanks right back to you.

It means a lot to us to know our products have been a positive in your life.

Awww look at our Andrew - the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind tell us he is settling in to life in Mayo as a guide dog.
Go Andrew - what an important job you have!

Celebrating National Tree Week with Action!

In honour of National Tree Week, Rosie & Jim is excited to share our recent contribution to Ireland's green landscape. This February, we've added 12 more trees to our growing forest, underscoring our steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability.

Since March 2021, our efforts have resulted in the planting of 420 trees at a total investment of €8400. With an annual contribution that leads to 144 trees planted, we're actively working towards reducing carbon emissions and supporting a healthier planet.

Inspired by Wolfgang Reforest's mission to ignite a widespread tree-planting movement, we're proud to be part of an initiative that not only fights climate change but also revitalises ecosystems.

As we celebrate National Tree Week, a pivotal event organised by the Tree Council of Ireland in partnership with Coillte, we're reminded of the critical role trees play in combating climate change and enhancing biodiversity. This year’s theme, "Planting Trees for a Greener Future," echoes our vision for a sustainable world.

Saplings provided by Coillte are distributed to communities through County Councils, fostering a nationwide effort to green our beautiful island. If you're participating in a National Tree Week event and looking to acquire trees, reach out to your local County Council.

Let's plant together for a greener, more resilient future.

CATEX 2025 was packed with innovation, networking, and delicious food, and Rosie & Jim were delighted to be part of Ireland's largest foodservice and hospitality event. We had an incredible time meeting with so many of you, sharing our premium chicken products, and discussing how we continue to bring high-quality food solutions to the industry. 

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand, tasted our range, and engaged with our team. Your enthusiasm made CATEX 2025 an unforgettable experience! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Dalata Hotel Group for partnering with us on our exclusive prize at CATEX 2025. Your support helped make the event even more memorable. We will be in contact with the lucky winner very soon with all the details!

NEW TRENDS, NEW PRODUCTS, NEW INNOVATIONS

This year Rosie & Jim had the exciting opportunity to present to Aramark, Ireland’s largest integrated service provider in the Producer and New Suppliers Showcase. We were one of the 20 shortlisted exhibitors who has the chance to pitch our products to Aramark’s expert panel of judges. We were delighted to present our new Chicken Parmigiana as this was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how our products deliver on quality and convenience. A huge thank you to Aramark for the opportunity—we’re excited about what’s ahead!

OUR FEATURED PRODUCTS AT CATEX 2025 

Chicken Parmigiana
Tender chicken fillet topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, offering a perfect balance of flavours. 

Crispy Chicken Poppers
Bite-sized, crispy chicken pieces, ideal for sharing platters and on-the-go snacking. 

Plain Chicken Goujons
Classic, versatile chicken goujons that are perfect for various menu options and pairings 

Interested in adding our products to your menu? 

Contact us today for more details on how to purchase and bring the taste of Rosie & Jim to your customers on info@rosieandjim.ie. 

Thank you for making CATEX 2025 such a memorable event.  We look forward to seeing you at the next industry gathering! 

The Rosie & Jim Team

Rosie & Jim are delighted to regularly donate boxes of product to the fantastic Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Above is a photo of Joe Kenny from RMHC picking up the boxes last week.

The mission of RMHC, Ireland, is to provide a Ronald McDonald House in order to support families whose children are seriously ill in hospital. The Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and a caring and supportive environment for families whose children are seriously ill and are hospitalised or undergoing medical treatment at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12

Find out more and support this charity at rmhc.ie

WIN Afternoon Tea for four at The Shelbourne Hotel with our Facebook Competition!
Treat your mum to the famous Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne Hotel on Sunday April 9th at 2pm.
To enter, nominate your mum in the Comments. Like our Post AND our Page.
*Winner will be announced on March 24th.
*This is pre-booked so winner must be able to avail of prize at 2pm on April 9th 2017.
*This Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Head over to our Facebook Page now to Enter!

Best of luck everyone!

Rosie & Jim are thrilled and humbled to sponsor Make A Wish Ireland in making Eimear's wish of having a Safety Sleeper come true.

Eimear's mum Fiona, sent in a lovely letter explaining how much this would improve Eimear's life.

We are so grateful as a family to get the safety sleeper gifted to Eimear as it especially changes holidays for us as family. Since getting the safety sleeper we can now like any other family decide to go on holidays, and we have gone during the summer and just last weekend, and Eimear has slept and enjoyed the holidays as much. As life can be very busy for us and challenging at times it is great for us and especially Eimear and her siblings to get away for a break. Now that we have the safety sleeper it gives us a new peace of mind and the option of a holiday.

Angelman Syndrome means that Eimear has severe complex needs, including sleep disturbances, sensory processing disorder, epilepsy, non verbal, short attention, no sense of danger/lack of sense of security. So for safety reasons she requires an enclosed bed.

Thanks for the lovely letter Fiona, Dermot, Alannah, Eimear and Jason.

We wish you many happy night's sleep in the new Safety Sleeper Eimear and hope you get to try it out on holiday soon :)

Jimmy McLoughlin of Rosie & Jim is delighted to present €2,000 to Courtwood GAA for the B2B Cycle for Life.

Courtwood GAA together with the Irish Heart Foundation and Heart Children Ireland are delighted to officially announce the B2B Cycle for Life which will take place next month on 23 September.

The B2B Cycle for Life will see five teams of six cyclists tackle the 120 km route from Blackwater in Wexford to Ballybrittas in Laois.
It promises to be tough but the intrepid thirty are already training hard!
Find out more and keep in touch on the Facebook Event page - facebook.com/events/108386523186113