Established in Glenmalure, County Wicklow by Mick Healy in 1997, Wild Irish Game is the longest established game processing company in Ireland and a member of Bord Bia's Origin Green sustainability programme.
A fervent supporter of sustainable hunting and seasonality, and well known among Ireland's restaurateurs and chefs for processing all species of wild game - and especially venison - Mick Healy was singled out for a 2014 Euro-Toques Award. Highlighting his ‘commitment to delivering the best and most sustainable wild game available’ he was also commended for ‘the quality of his products, which he handles with respect for tradition.’
The company remains totally Irish owned and family run, wth a well earned reputation for high standards of excellence, consistency and dependability with suppliers and customers alike. Committed to working alongside nature, they maintain a balance between their activities and the resources provided by the environment. All Wild Irish Game products are sourced sustainably and responsibly, with all hunters licensed and trained in food handling hygiene in compliance with Irish and EU legislation.
Wild deer numbers have greatly escalated in Ireland in recent years, making management essential to mantain a balance in their natural environment, and venison is a healthy and versatile meat that deserves to be more widely enjoyed. Wild deer have a natural and GMO-free diet, consisting of nutritious herbs, grasses, and mountain heather, and the result is a lean, low-fat meat that is naturally high in protein, iron, and zinc, providing a delicious and healthy option for family meals.
Available online fom Wild Irish Game and butchers such as FX Buckley and Higgins of Sutton Cross, Wild Irish Game products are also more widely availabe in season from branches of Dunnes Stores and SuperValu, making them accessible to all.
