Burren Smokehouse is a smoked salmon business set up in 1989 by Birgitta and Peter Curtin. After researching the fish smoking traditions in Ireland and Swe...

From rural Ireland to Harrods: The story of Burren Smokehouse [VIDEO]

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Burren Smokehouse is a smoked salmon business set up in 1989 by Birgitta and Peter Curtin. After researching the fish smoking traditions in Ireland and Sweden, the idea for 

, which is based in the Irish village of Lisdoonvarna, was born.

In an interview recorded during Enterprise Nation's 

, Birgitta discusses the business story, how she got her products on the shelves of Harrods and tips for business success.

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From rural Ireland to Harrods: The story of Burren Smokehouse [VIDEO]

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