Lily OBriens Chocolates
Lily O'Brien's is one of Ireland's leading chocolate manufacturers. Founded in 1992 in the Kildare kitchen of Mary Ann O'Brien, the company was named after Mary Ann's eldest daughter, Lily.
Lily O'Brien's exports to nine markets worldwide and these exports account for approximately 75 per cent of the company's annual turnover. Export markets include the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Portugal.
Primarily focused on the retail channel, the company also boasts a strong foodservice presence with longstanding relationships with top international airlines, railways and hotels. In 2014 the company was acquired by private equity fund Carlyle Cardinal Ireland.
Financial Data
-
31st Dec 16 Source: CRO
- €31.6 million turnover
-
€3.5 million
profit - 124 employees
-
31st Dec 15 Source: CRO
- €27 million turnover
-
€1.8 million
profit - 119 employees
- 5 more years available »
Ranking
By Turnover
(€31.6 million)- 790th in Top Companies
- 108th in Food
- 118th in Manufacturing
- 154th in Retailing
By Employees
(124)- 670th in Top Companies
- 100th in Food
- 102nd in Manufacturing
- 118th in Retailing
-
- 124
- €31.6 million
Employees
- Eoin Donnelly CEO/Managing Director
Latest News
- 9:01am Providence receives approval to explore new oil prospect off Irish coast
- 8:07am Philips to close UK plant amid Brexit uncertainty
- 7:53am House completions reached nine-year high in 2018
- 7:17am Ryanair issues profit warning after lower than expected winter fares
- 6:57am Ghosn received €7.8m improperly from Nissan-Mitsubishi, companies say