From the very beginning of its journey, Little Collins set out to do something different. Not only was the aim to bring CBD products to customers but also to create an approachable space where people could feel comfortable learning about natural cannabis products and have open conversations about wellness. Discover all about it below...
Built by husband-and-wife team JP and Íde, alongside a close-knit staff including Galway store manager Ciara, Little Collins is one of Ireland’s best-known names in the legal hemp and CBD space. Starting out as a small independent family-run vegan dispensary it’s now a trusted Irish business with locations in Galway, Dublin, and Kilkenny, along with a thriving online store serving customers across Ireland and the UK. Despite that growth, the business continues to hold onto the personal, community-focused atmosphere that helped build its reputation.
At the core of Little Collins is the ethos of fairness first, and that’s reflected in its approach to offering natural, high-quality cannabis light products in a family-friendly setting. They specialise in EU-legal, low-THC hemp products that are carefully sourced and fully traceable, with a strong focus on quality, transparency, and customer care.
Over the years, they’ve amassed a loyal following thanks to their curated range of premium CBD Flowers, CBD Hash, and CBG Flowers. Sourced from trusted growers across Europe, particularly northern Italy, each strain is chosen for its terpene profile, freshness, and organic cultivation methods. Whether someone is looking for a help with mental focus or a calming flower to help them unwind in the evening, Little Collins offers a full-spectrum hemp experience without synthetics or shortcuts.
Visit any of their stores and you’ll notice the diversity of people coming through the doors. It’s not unusual to see students, professionals, parents, retirees, and pet owners come through their doors on the same day. The team takes pride in treating every customer as an individual, taking time to discuss different strains, products, and consumption methods based on personal preferences.
JP says creating that friendly environment has always been a huge part of the business. He explains, “we offer an open slate where people can talk to us about injuries, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, arthritis, or whatever they might be dealing with. More and more people are looking for natural cannabis light products to help support their wellbeing, and we love being able to help with that.”
Alongside flowers and hash, the Cannteen is another standout feature of the brand. It’s Little Collins’ dedicated range of house-made, plant-based CBD edibles and wellness products. The collection includes CBD gummies, protein powders, capsules, infused cooking oils, and their signature CBD cannabutter, all crafted using full-spectrum hemp extracts.
Looking ahead, JP believes Ireland’s hemp industry still has enormous untapped potential not just for dispensaries but for farmers too. “Ireland has such a rich farming history,” he says. “I’ve got no doubt there would be a real green boom in this country if the state was there to facilitate it. There are just so many benefits to it.”
For now, however, Little Collins remains focused on what it does best: creating welcoming spaces where people can explore natural hemp products with confidence, supported by knowledge, quality, and a genuine passion for the plant. Learn more and shop the range at 25 Abbeygate Street Upper in Galway or at littlecollinscbd.com.
All photos by Ciarán MacChoncarraige.
