Everyone’s getting to grips with the new normal.

With millions of people in temporary lockdown across the country, local businesses are stepping up to introduce new delivery systems for people who are heeding the government’s advice on minimising social interactions.

Supermarkets like SuperValu are experiencing high demand (the next SuperValu delivery slot is Thursday, March 19th, at Tesco it’s March 24th) but with the evolving coronavirus situation putting small businesses in jeopardy, ordering in is a smart way to avoid the crowds and support struggling business owners at the same time.

Here are some new Cork delivery services to try this week:

1. K O’Connell Fish Merchants

This English Market stall will now drop off a tasty delivery of fresh fish to your door. The only rule is that orders must be over €30 (the perfect excuse to stock your freezer).

“To help alleviate some pressure on our customers we will be providing a home delivery service for the foreseeable future.” said owner Pat O’Connell.

To order, just call 021 4276380 the day before delivery or before 11am on the day and have your Eircode ready. You can find that here.

From tomorrow, Monday,we will be providing a home delivery service for Cork City area.Min order 30 euro and fish will be vacuum packed, to your requirements, ready for https://t.co/L0P1yHyexC 0214276380 email,freshfish@eircom.net pic.twitter.com/kmfMMbEdUj

— pat o connell (@pattheenglishm1) March 15, 2020

2. O’Crualaoi Butchers

The Ballincollig, Fermoy and Wilton shops are open, but if you’d rather avoid the crowds you can order your meat for the next two weeks online.

Simply choose the shop closest to you from the list below and call in your order or visit the website here. O’Crualoais will deliver to you if you are within a 10km radius:

• Ballincollig: 021 4871205
• Wilton: 021 434 3003
• Fermoy: 025 49100

3. Griffin’s Garden Centre

Craving a fix of Granny Griffin’s apple tart? The kitchen at Griffin’s Garden Centre is offering free delivery locally in the Lee Valley area. You can order fresh scones, bread, cakes, eggs and local honey.

Griffins in lee valley cork. Delivering locally to our wonderful customers #comunitytogether pic.twitter.com/zu64QJI6n0

— GriffinsGardenCentre (@GriffinsGardenC) March 12, 2020

4. Neighbourfood

This fantastic service that allows you to shop all the best local food producers in Cork. All of the products listed in the NeighbourFood market are grown or produced by local farmers or artisan producers. You just register here, fill your basket and pay online and wait for your goodies to arrive once a week. NeighbourFood Kinsale is delivering too.

More details here.

5. Bresnan’s Butchers, Douglas

Bresnan’s butchers will be opening up their delivery service again on Wednesday, March 18th. You can find details here during the week.

6. Garden Goodness

If you need a selection of groceries, Garden Goodness in Wilton can drop off everything from milk and bread to fruit and vegetables to your doorstep. Call them on 021 436 22 82.

7. Tom Durcan Meats

Get your weekly meat supply from Tom Durcan on 086 256 8962.