News & Insights

Tirlán Co‑operative Society Limited (“Tirlán Co‑op”) has confirmed the election of Gerard O’Brien as Chairperson of the Co-operative, succeeding John G. Murphy who has served in the role since October 2020. Gerard O’ Brien is a dairy farmer from Camphire, Cappoquin, Co Waterford. He joined the Board in June 2018 and served as vice-chairperson from May 2024 to May 2025.

Tirlán, the 100% farmer-owned food and nutrition Co-operative held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today and presented its annual report and accounts for 2025, including details of milk payments to farm families.

Tirlán, Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative, is celebrating and rewarding excellence, innovation, and commitment among its family farm milk suppliers at its Dairy and Sustainability Awards 2026.

Tirlán is proud to confirm the return of the Tirlán Mountain Challenge 2026, a two day charity hiking event taking place in Connemara National Park on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April 2026, in support of Aware, the national mental health organisation.

Tirlán, the 100% farmer-owned food and nutrition business operating across Agribusiness, Consumer and Ingredients, today published highlights from its Annual Report & Accounts 2025.

Tirlán has announced the successful commissioning of its new on‑site solar farm at its multi‑purpose integrated dairy processing facility in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, marking a major milestone in the Co‑op’s transition to renewable energy and lower‑carbon manufacturing.

Tirlán Co-op, in partnership with Teagasc, has announced a new innovative large-scale knowledge transfer programme called FarmElevate, designed to support Tirlán farm families in enhancing on-farm productivity, sustainability and long-term resilience.

Tirlán is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the Workspace Transformation Award at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, recognising the organisation’s industry‑leading Hybrid Smart Office Workplace Programme.

The Board of Tirlán Co-operative Society has confirmed the nomination of Frank Tobin to the Ornua Board of Directors as the Tirlán Co op nominee.

Tirlán Co operative Society has confirmed that there will be a change in the Co op’s representation on the Board of Glanbia plc.

A partnership spanning more than three decades continues this year as Tirlán marks its 32nd season as proud sponsor of Kilkenny GAA.

The country’s top tillage farmers were celebrated today as the winners of the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards 2025 were announced at events in Co Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort and Midleton Distillery Experience.