In addition to artisan breads such as sourdough and focaccia, Matilda's bakes cakes, sweet pastries and savoury varieties including fennel sausage rolls. It's ideal for picking up a quick breakfast or picnic ingredients; there's also a small seating area where you can dine on daily specials like quiches, soups and salads.
Matilda's Artisan Bakehouse
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
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1. Carrickmacross Lace Gallery
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2. St Joseph's Catholic Church
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