Seapoint Fish & Grill, 4 The Crescent, Monkstown, Co. Dublin; 01 663-8480; seapointrestaurant.ie

Pat Whelan of James Whelan Butchers in Clonmel in Co Tipperary is well known for his enthusiasm and the quality of his meat. He comes from a long line of Tipperary farmers and his family have been butchers since 1960.