The annual general meeting of Tirlán yesterday heard how revenue for 2025 was €2.9billion, 10% ahead of the previous year.
Growth was reported across all three areas of Ingredients, Consumer and Agribusiness for the farmer-owned food and nutrition co-operative.
Attendees also heard how €1.7billion was paid out for milk across the catchment area, €300m of that to farm families in county Kilkenny with a further €61m to Carlow’s.
The Co-op supports over 19,200 direct and indirect jobs and is a huge driver of the rural economy, delivering a diverse portfolio of agricultural inputs with its range of Tirlán FarmLife and CountryLife stores, leading consumer products including Ireland’s No.1 dairy brand Avonmore and quality food ingredients.
Tirlán Chairperson John Murphy said the Co-op delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, with consistent profit delivery and a significantly improved debt position. “This performance was achieved on the back of excellent supply volumes, alongside disciplined cost and cash management. The Co-op continued to invest for long-term value creation across its Ingredients, Consumer and Agribusiness businesses, while maintaining a strong focus on supporting farm families through market volatility.”
He said the Co-op Board remains firmly focused on delivering the best possible milk and grain prices, while also taking a broader view of how the Co-op delivers for and supports its Members through Total Member Returns, which captures all payments, support schemes and value distributions to Tirlán farmers. John Murphy said that 2025 was an excellent year for Total Member Returns, with a spin-out of 15 million Glanbia plc shares worth €252.8 million (Based on Glanbia plc share price of €16.86 as at close of business on 2nd April 2026) to Co-op Members and the launch of a number of targeted support programmes in response to Member needs.
Tirlán is currently investing €126 million at its Ballyragget site to expand capacity and flexibility to produce high-value whey protein ingredients, including fast-growing segments such as clear whey for lifestyle and performance nutrition. The investment, which is due for completion in 2027, will enhance innovation, leverage Tirlán’s research and development capabilities and support long-term growth.
