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Irish Examiner
30-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services
The managing director of the biggest single builders' merchant in Ireland and Britain has been honoured as a 'Munster champion' by Guaranteed Irish for his services to the construction sector over almost half a century. Dan Twomey is a renowned figure in the construction supply and merchant business. In 1990, he played a pivotal role in establishing Cork Builders Providers. Under Dan's leadership, Cork Builders Providers has grown to become the largest single builders' merchants' site in Ireland and the UK, with a flagship location in Togher. The business employs 128 staff across Cork. Mr Twomey was appointed to the board of Grafton Merchanting ROI in 2005. He also reestablished Heaton Steel in Cork before becoming managing director of Cork Builders Providers in 2008. 'Dan Twomey exemplifies what it means to be a Guaranteed Irish business leader — deeply rooted in community, relentlessly focused on quality, and committed to supporting Irish jobs," said Guaranteed Irish chief executive Brid O'Connell. "We're thrilled to have him as our Munster Champion and look forward to his contributions during Construction Month this September.' Guaranteed Irish will host its leading construction event in Dublin on September 24. Mr Twomey will join a panel of industry experts at the Dublin event, titled 'Built in Ireland, Powered by Purpose: Connecting Construction, Facilities, and Energy.'
Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Family run company in Leitrim celebrates 35 years in business: 'Boxty is a regional treasure'
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.
Irish Independent
05-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Offbeat Donuts opens in Wexford creating 10 new jobs locally
Circle K on the M11 Gorey is among three Circle K sites along with Kilcullen and Athlone that will open new scratch donut bakeries. Co-Founder of Offbeat Donuts, Brian O'Casey, said: 'We are very excited about this opportunity to work with Circle K to bring this new scratch donut bakery concept to market. It showcases what Offbeat Donuts does best, local, artisan, in-store scratch baking with the finishing and topping of the donuts on-site. "You can see consumers engaging with the baking process and getting excited when they see their favourite donuts being made in front of them. It's also fantastic to see Offbeat opening in locations across Ireland outside of Dublin and Cork, bringing our unique Irish offering – as well as jobs – to new regions.' Offbeat Donuts, Ireland's leading artisan donut brand, has partnered with Circle K to open three brand new scratch bakeries in key forecourt locations across the country. At each location, customers can enjoy the full Offbeat experience, watching donuts being baked, topped, and decorated fresh on-site throughout the day. Other food offerings are also available at these busy, high-footfall service stations, which include McDonald's, Subway, Camile Thai, and Circle K's own barista coffee, fresh food, and self-serve hot meals. Each new bakery will create over 10 new jobs locally, bringing Offbeat's total Irish workforce to over 160 people. Speaking about the partnerships, Managing Director of Circle K Ireland, Ciara Foxton, said: 'We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Offbeat Donuts, with three scratch bakeries opening at Circle K M9 Kilcullen, M6 Athlone, and M11 Gorey. We're proud to play a part in Offbeat Donuts' expansion outside Dublin and Cork and in the process, helping to create thirty new jobs for their business. 'This partnership not only builds on Circle K's expansive food offering but also reinforces our commitment to supporting Irish businesses and communities nationwide, which is a fantastic follow-on from our recent Guaranteed Irish accreditation.'
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Offbeat Donuts make huge partnership announcement for Irish fans as they launch in major chain stores
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