From the Founder

Look, I'll be straight with you. This wasn't some big business plan drawn up in an office somewhere.

I'm from Belfast. I've watched people I know — good people, patients — get treated like they're doing something wrong for using a medicine their doctor gave them. Told to leave a cafe. Asked to step outside a hotel. Made to feel like a criminal. That's not right. That's what started this.

Mo Charas Wee Directory is about changing that. One venue at a time. Every business on here has made a simple commitment — we won't treat you like a criminal for using your prescription. That's the badge. That's what it means.

But here's the bigger picture. Northern Ireland is in a unique spot. We're sitting between the UK and Ireland, watching Germany, Spain, Portugal, Thailand all move. The whole of Europe is shifting. And we've got something no algorithm can replace — people on the ground, who know this place, who know these communities.

We're not just building a directory. We're building something that matters. For patients now, and for the businesses smart enough to see where this is all heading.

We're only getting started.

Patrick Connolly, Founder — Mo Charas Wee Directory & Mo Chara Industries

Frequently Asked Questions

What businesses are listed in the Mo Charas cannabis directory?

Restaurants, cafes, hotels, bars, gyms, retailers and more across Ireland and Northern Ireland — any business that has committed to being cannabis patient-friendly.

Is it free to get listed?

Completely free. No subscription, no upfront cost. Mo Charas only earns when you earn.

What does "Mo Charas Certified Friendly Venue" mean?

It means that business has agreed not to ask medical cannabis patients to leave their premises for using their prescribed medicine.

Why Northern Ireland?

NI sits at a crossroads between UK and Irish law, with a growing patient community and businesses that want to do the right thing. Mo Charas was built here first — but it won't stop here.