Tirlán officially opens new headquarters and collaboration hub in Kilkenny

Picture Dylan Vaughan. Repro: Free, No Charge for Repro 6Ð4-2023 Pictured at the official opening of TirlnÕs new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny is Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD who officiated at the opening with from left Tirln Office Facilities Manager Mary Banks; Tirln Chairman John Murphy; Tirln Chief Executive Jim Bergin; Kilkenny County Council Interim Chief Executive Sen McKeown and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investment Director Sarah Hickey. The Tirln headquarters and collaboration hub is located within the Abbey Quarter Development, Kilkenny, which is an urban regeneration initiative between Kilkenny County Council and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). The new offices are designed as a blended workplace in line with Government aims on flexible working and the regeneration of towns and cities. There is a strong focus on sustainability throughout the building. The hub has a footfall of over 650 employees a week, as the state-of-the-art facilities and meeting rooms are available for collaboration by those working across the 11 Tirln high-tech processing facilities and 52 agri-branches throughout Ireland. Tirln recently marked a year since it acquired the full ownership of the dairy and grain operating business, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland. The now 100% farmer-owned Co-operative trades under the new identity of Tirln. It operates as an entirely separate entity to Glanbia plc, which retains its current name. Picture Dylan Vaughan.

On April 6^th, Tirlán officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey Quarter in Kilkenny city.

Based on the site of the former Smithwick’s Brewery and St. Francis Abbey, this is an urban regeneration initiative between Kilkenny County Council and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). The new offices are designed as a blended workplace in line with Government aims on flexible working and the regeneration of towns and cities.

Speaking at the official opening, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment – Simon Coveney, TD said: “I wish to congratulate all involved in this new venture. Regional Growth and the Rural Economy are central to the Government’s policy on the regeneration of towns and cities. Tirlán’s commitment to farmers, and society at large, as well as the wider food and nutrition sector outlines how they intend to work towards a fully sustainable future in line with the Government’s Climate Action Plan.”

Pictured at the official opening of TirlnÕs new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny is Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD who officiated at the opening with Avonmore Chef Barry Foley. Picture Dylan Vaughan. Repro: Free, No Charge for Repro

Tirlán Chairman, John Murphy said: “We are delighted to say that Tirlán is 100% farmer-owned and holds strong ambitions for farm families, our people and our fantastic portfolio of nutritional products and award-winning brands. We believe the Abbey Quarter collaboration hub will be a fantastic place to work together to build an even stronger future.”

Tirlán Chief Executive Jim Bergin said: “Our new collaboration hub is a core part of our vision for the future of our €3 billion world-class nutrition and food business. It is a symbol of our focus on working together which is enshrined in our values. Our business makes a difference to our communities, with a significant economic multiplier effect driving further local employment and prosperity.“

The hub has a footfall of over 650 employees a week working across the 11 Tirlán high-tech processing facilities and 52 agri-branches throughout Ireland. Last year, it acquired the full ownership of the dairy and grain operating business, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland. The ICOS member operates as an entirely separate entity to Glanbia plc, which retains its current name.

Tirlán has over 2,100 employees and sales revenue of over €3 billion with 6,000 family farm suppliers. Tirlán has a strong global market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.

ICOS extends its heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Tirlán Chairman – John Murphy, Chief Executive – Jim Bergin and the board and staff of the Co-operative on this opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters in the heart of Kilkenny city.