Bear necessities

Bear Essentials has been in business for 18 years, helping people make the right choice in buying a special teddy bear. The company, which is owned by Anke Morgenroth and which is trusted with old teds from as far away as Australia, Canada and Sweden at its Teddy Bear Hospital, has just won ‘Best In Social Media’ at the Cavan Business and Tourism Awards. You can adopt a special bear from Steiff, Charlie Bears, Moilin Roty or Bear Essential’s own Irish-made brand or even build your own. A special Gingerbread House workshop is taking place at the Silver Bear Centre in Bawnboy, Cavan on December 1 and the centre is also available to host your very own bear party at any time of the year. See bearessentials.ie