Breads, cakes and buns are sold still warm from the ovens (one of which is over a century old) at this five-generation-old village bakery. Knock at the door around the side of the building for one of the bakers to let you in, and bring cash as credit cards aren't accepted.
O'Neills Bakery
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
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