Family run company in Leitrim celebrates 35 years in business: 'Boxty is a regional treasure'

Irish Independent

10-07-2025

Dromod, a company that has been handmaking traditional Irish boxty for over three decades, began in 1990 as Timmy Faughnan started making his Grandmothers recipe of Boxty and Potato bread and selling it to the locals of Dromod village.
Following investment and some equipment upgrades, the company also started making pancakes and bread.
In 2015, the next generation stepped in as Timmy's daughter Áine Faughnan took over leadership of the company with Timmy happy to step back and share his wisdom.
In 2016, the company joined the SuperValu Food Academy, marking a new milestone in business development.
This contract opened doors for Dromod Boxty and the products are now stocked in the West, Midlands and East of the country, while they also dispatch international order to the USA and further afield.
35 years on from their humble beginnings, Dromod now continues to thrive and innovate, staying true to their traditional roots while embracing new opportunities.
Boxty might not be on every Irish table, but in the northwest, it's iconic.
A traditional potato pancake made from raw and cooked spuds, it's been a staple in counties like Leitrim and Cavan for generations.
Dating back to pre-famine times, long before Irish staples like the famous Guinness, boxty is one of Ireland's oldest traditional dishes.
'Our customers often tell us that our boxty tastes just like what their granny made,' says Áine Faughnan, Managing Director of Dromod.
'But more than that, they'll say things like, 'It reminds me of Sunday breakfast as a child' or, 'We always had this before going to a match'.
"Food has that power - it holds people and moments inside it,' said Ms Faughnan.
The company continues to make their products by hand in Co Leitrim, using recipes passed down through generations of the Faughnan family.
As modern life gets faster, Ms Faughnan believes more people are turning back to these traditional foods, not just for comfort, but for connection.
"There's a new wave of people who want something real - something they can call their own tradition.
'Boxty isn't just a recipe. It's a link back to their family, their place, their culture.
"It connects generations, helping to preserve those memories and traditions so they can be shared and enjoyed for years to come.
'Boxty is a regional treasure.
'We want to share it with the rest of the country - to treasure what's truly Irish, like ham sandwiches on the way to a GAA match or a flask of tea on the sideline.
"These simple foods carry our culture and connect us through generations,' said Ms Faughnan.
Rooted in a family recipe and local ingredients, Dromod is committed to quality, sustainability, and flavour, proudly carrying the Guaranteed Irish mark and Origin Green Gold Membership.