Make sure you don’t miss out on Tour de Tirlán 2026

Tour de Tirlán returns on Friday, 11th September, and we’re calling on colleagues across Tirlán to get involved in one of our biggest fundraising events of the year. This year, we’re aiming to raise €100,000 for Aiséirí Centre Ballyragget, Aware and the Fr. McGrath Centre Kilkenny.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, dusting off the bike for the first time in years or planning to join the new 10km Fun Walk, there’s something for everyone at Tour de Tirlán.

Alongside our four cycling routes, we’re excited to introduce a new 10km Fun Walk, making it even easier for more colleagues to take part. Free e-scooters are available on the 45km route, helping make the event accessible to even more participants. To reserve an e-scooter, please contact Barbara Brown. Route maps will be announced soon.

At Bord Bia Bloom, Avonmore showcased a range of our products including Avonmore Protein Milk, Mooju and Avonmore Whipped Cream

Bloom has grown in popularity from year to year and attracts over 100,000 people over the five day event. The stand attracted strong footfall and the relaxed atmosphere at Bloom provided the ideal setting to engage with customers about the brands, flavours and product benefits.

Sampling our latest product launches, Mooju Mint and Avonmore Protein Iced Latte Salted Caramel was a particular highlight, receiving positive feedback for their creaminess, great taste and quality. Avonmore Whipped Cream was sampled with Keeling’s strawberries, bringing the brand’s recent retail partnership to life.

A collaboration with Tirlán CountryLife added further engagement through a “Treasure Hunt” activation, encouraging visitors to interact with both stands and strengthening Avonmore’s presence by leveraging the wider Tirlán brand.

Support for the event was amplified through social media, including a competition that gave away three sets of tickets to Bloom. Live content was also shared throughout the weekend to drive awareness and engagement.

Overall, the event proved to be a valuable platform for Avonmore to connect directly with consumers, showcase innovation and reinforce brand strength in an impactful and memorable way.

We have been shortlisted at the Exporter of the Year Awards 2026!

Some fantastic news this week! We’ve been shortlisted for Sustainable Food & Drink Exporter of the Year at the 2026 Export Industry Awards, sponsored by Bord Bia.

This is a brilliant recognition for Tirlán and most importantly, for the people behind it. In what continues to be a challenging and uncertain environment, this shortlisting reflects how we’ve adapted, pushed forward and continued to innovate across the food and drink sector. It recognises the progress made in expanding into new markets, navigating global volatility and tariffs, delivering the Tirlán rebrand and continuing to invest in innovation and future growth.

It is particularly meaningful given the challenges faced across our industry in recent years. Through it all, our teams have shown remarkable resilience, adaptability and determination, finding ways to overcome obstacles, support our customers and deliver for our farming families.

We are proud to be nominated alongside a strong group of industry peers:

• Ballymaloe Foods
• Coole Swan
• Danone Nutricia Wexford
• FoodEx Ireland
• Glenpatrick Spring Ltd & Kilkenny Nutritional Ltd
• Keogh’s
• Tirlán Ingredients

Tirlán’s award-winning Irish Cheddar goes global

We’re proud to celebrate Tirlán’s success at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards 2026 in Stafford, UK, one of the most prestigious events in the global dairy calendar.

Our teams in Ballyragget and Wexford delivered an outstanding performance, bringing home an impressive list of accolades:

• Kerrygold Cup
• ICDA Food Service Excellence Award – Cooking Cheese
• Arla Foods Trophy – Champion Overseas Creamery / Block Cheddar
• 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze medals

These awards recognise the quality, consistency and craftsmanship behind our award-winning cheddars made from grass-fed Irish milk and trusted by customers around the world.

Commenting on the win, Gerry Warren, Cheese Grader, said: “What makes this especially rewarding is the consistency of quality we’re delivering day in, day out. Great cheddar starts with great milk, but it’s the care, experience and attention to detail across the teams that really brings it to life. These awards are a reflection of that collective effort.”

This achievement is a true credit to the skill, passion and dedication of our teams across Ballyragget and Wexford. From milk intake right through to grading and finishing, every step plays a part in delivering cheeses we can be proud of.

A huge well done to everyone involved – fantastic recognition on the global stage.

This month, we’re catching up with Orlaith Moore, Sales Executive in Tirlán Ingredients

From graduate programme participant to Sales Executive in Tirlán Ingredients, Orlaith has built an exciting career driven by a passion for business, customer relationships and understanding how markets evolve. Based in Kilkenny, she joined Tirlán in 2023 as a Logistics Associate through our Unearth your Future graduate programme and has since progressed into a commercial role where no two days are the same.

Before joining Tirlán, she worked in auditing and accountancy roles but with a degree in International Business Management, she always had a strong interest in global commerce, supply chains and the wider marketplace. That interest ultimately led her towards a more commercially focused career path and a role that perfectly aligns with her ambitions.

In her current position as a Sales Executive, Orlaith works closely with customers and colleagues across the business to support growth, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for products across the Ingredients portfolio. The role combines customer engagement with collaboration across a wide range of internal teams, making every day varied and rewarding.

“The variety is what I enjoy most,” she says. “I love working with different customers and gaining insight into how markets are changing. Being part of a commercial team means you’re close to the decision-making and strategy, which I find really motivating.”

She also highlights the collaborative culture at Tirlán as a key part of her experience. “There’s a great support network across the business. People are always willing to help, which makes it easier to learn, develop and take on new challenges.”

Having already built strong relationships during the graduate programme, she found the move into a full-time commercial role a natural progression. While the role brought greater responsibility, she felt supported every step of the way. “The graduate programme gave me a really solid foundation. It helped me build confidence and develop the relationships that made the transition much smoother.”

A key part of her role involves meeting customers and staying connected with developments across the industry. She has represented Tirlán at major events such as Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), where she had the opportunity to meet customers and connect with industry peers from across the sector.

Earlier this year she also travelled to the UK with Bord Bia, gaining valuable insights into one of Europe’s most competitive food markets. “Seeing what’s happening on the ground in retail and quick-service restaurants was a fantastic experience. Visiting stores and spending time in-market helps bring everything to life. It gives you a much better understanding of consumer trends, market dynamics and how products are positioned.”

Outside of work, Orlaith enjoys spending time immersed in books and music and loves attending concerts whenever she can. Sport also plays a big role in her life, particularly running and cycling. Having recently completed her third half marathon, she’s already looking ahead to the next challenge. She has also returned to playing camogie with her local club, Dicksboro. “It’s hard to stay away from camogie when you’re from Kilkenny,” she laughs.

From exploring international markets to crossing half marathon finish lines, Orlaith brings energy, curiosity and a passion for continuous learning to everything she does – qualities that continue to serve her well as she builds her career with Tirlán.

Recently, we took a moment to pause, reflect and say a heartfelt thank you to our drivers with a Driver Appreciation Day, celebrated across our feed and grain mills

Following an exceptionally busy period (and a record-breaking week where an incredible 13,000 tonnes of feed were delivered), it was a chance to recognise the people behind the wheel who keep everything moving. While the milestone itself is a fantastic achievement, it’s the consistency, commitment and pride our drivers bring every day that truly makes the difference.

Our drivers stepped away for a well-earned 10-minute break to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat together, sharing stories from the road and reflecting on the intensity of the recent feed season. It was a simple gesture but one that gave us the opportunity to acknowledge the vital role they play in ensuring safe, timely deliveries to our customers, day in and day out.

Whether it’s navigating long routes, managing tight timelines or representing Tirlán on farms and roads across the country, our drivers are at the heart of our operation. They are a familiar and trusted face to many of our customers and their professionalism and care embody what it means to deliver for Tirlán.

Driver Appreciation Day was a small token of our gratitude, but the impact our drivers make is anything but small.

To all of our drivers – thank you for everything you do. Your dedication keeps us moving forward.

Celebrating Belonging, Learning and Allyship

Throughout June, colleagues across Tirlán came together to celebrate Pride Month through learning, conversation and connection, helping to create greater awareness of LGBTQ+ inclusion while reinforcing our commitment to building a culture where everyone feels they belong.

One of the highlights of the month was our two Pride webinars. Over 300 employees, board members and farmer stakeholders joined Pride in Action: Building Understanding & Inclusion Together with Dean O’Reilly, which explored LGBTQ+ inclusion, gender identity and how we can all help create a culture of dignity and respect.

Later in the month, colleagues also took part in Being an Ally: Supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusion Every Day, an interactive session focused on practical ways to support inclusion in our workplaces, homes and communities.

June also saw the launch of our new Belonging at Tirlán SharePoint hub, a dedicated home for all things Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). The hub brings together our commitments, supports, stories, learning resources and opportunities to get involved, making it easier for everyone to access information and contribute to creating a more inclusive workplace.

Alongside these activities, employees took part in our Pride Knowledge Quiz, sharing ideas and feedback on how we can continue to strengthen inclusion and belonging across Tirlán. The feedback was both thoughtful and encouraging. While many colleagues acknowledged the positive progress already being made, the strongest message was clear: belonging should be a visible, year-round focus rather than something celebrated only during Pride Month. These insights will help shape future activity as we continue to evolve our culture and live our value of Celebrating Individuality.

Importantly, Pride Month is not the end of the conversation. Inclusion and belonging are ongoing priorities at Tirlán, and we are committed to continuing this work throughout the year.

One of the next steps on this journey is the formation of our new Belonging Employee Resource Group (ERG). Employee Resource Groups are colleague-led communities that help create a more inclusive culture by raising awareness, contributing ideas, supporting events and helping shape initiatives that strengthen belonging across the business.

Whether through participating in future events, sharing ideas through My Ideas Count, volunteering during campaigns or joining our Belonging ERG, there will be many opportunities for colleagues to play a role in shaping a culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, valued and able to thrive.

Thank you to everyone who participated in Pride Month 2026. Every conversation, every act of allyship and every shared idea helps us build a stronger, more inclusive Tirlán where everyone can be themselves and where everyone belongs.