One team, one goal
Our Executive Team and Board of Directors work with our shareholders and staff to maintain a strong, growing business with a sustainable future.
Raymond Barlow,
Chairman
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Raymond Barlow has been a member of the Aurivo board since 2014 and took up the role of Chairman in November 2020. Raymond held the position of vice chairman from July 2016 until his election of chairman in 2020. Raymond is a dairy farmer from Riverstown, Co Sligo.
BKR (Ballintrillick/Kinlough/Riverstown)
Cathal Garvey,
Vice-Chairman
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Cathal Garvey has been a member of the board since 2013 and took up the role of vice-chairman in November 2020.
South Mayo/North Galway
Raymond Barlow,
Chairman
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Raymond Barlow has been a member of the Aurivo board since 2014 and took up the role of Chairman in November 2020. Raymond held the position of vice chairman from July 2016 until his election of chairman in 2020. Raymond is a dairy farmer from Riverstown, Co Sligo.
BKR (Ballintrillick/Kinlough/Riverstown
Cathal Garvey,
Vice-Chairman
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Cathal Garvey has been a member of the board since 2013 and took up the role of vice-chairman in November 2020.
South Mayo/North Galway
Aurivo Co-Op is owned by its 10,000 shareholder members and is run by a strong Executive Team, led by our CEO Donal Tierney, and a committed and experienced Board of Directors.
Our Board is committed to maintaining the high standards of corporate governance and has an established committee structure. All members sit on at least one of the eight sub committees on: Audit, Agribusiness, Consumer Foods, Marts, Dairy Ingredients, Rules/Membership and Remuneration. The Chair and Vice Chair sit on all eight.
The Executive Team
Donal Tierney,
Chief Executive
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Donal Tierney was appointed CEO of Aurivo in 2020. Part of the management team since 2011, Donal previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer.
A Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants, Donal has been Chief Financial Officer of Aurivo for the past eight years. He has been responsible for corporate financial reporting, audit, treasury, tax and internal controls since he joined the co-op in 2011. Prior to joining Aurivo, Donal was Finance Director with Origin Enterprises Food Division. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and has completed the Executive Development Programme in the UCD Smurfit Business School.
Eithne Niland,
Chief Financial Officer
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A native of Co. Sligo, Eithne joined the Aurivo finance team in 2005 and most recently worked as Group Financial Controller. Eithne has a wealth of experience in business, finance and strategy to bring to the leadership team at Aurivo.
Prior to joining Aurivo, Eithne qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte, and held key finance roles within Grafton Group plc. Eithne holds a Bachelor of Commerce from National University of Ireland Galway and Masters in Accounting from University College Dublin.
Tomás McHale,
Group Legal Counsel & Company Secretary
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A native of Partry, Co. Mayo, Tomás joined Aurivo in 2014 as in-house Legal Counsel and took up the role of Company Secretary in 2017. He brings a wealth of legal experience to the co-op having previously worked in-house for a major telecommunications company and in private practice.
Tomás is a NUI Galway graduate and a qualified Solicitor from the Law Society of Ireland. He holds a Diploma in Corporate Direction from University College Cork and completed the Executive Development Programme at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Stephen Blewitt,
General Manager of Dairy
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Stephen Blewitt joined Aurivo in 2006 as Store Development Manager in the Agribusiness Unit before working in various roles in Agribusiness and Dairy. Stephen was promoted to the role of General Manager of Agribusiness in 2016 and moved to his current role of General Manager of Dairy in 2018.
He holds third level qualifications in Agriculture, Business, and Finance. Prior to joining Aurivo, Stephen — who is from Ballina, Co Mayo —worked with Tesco, Kavanagh’s SuperValu group and internationally with Aldi in various sales, marketing and operational roles. Stephen completed the Executive Development Programme at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Stephen Hannon,
General Manager Marts
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Stephen Hannon joined Aurivo in 2006 as manager of Mohill Livestock Mart, taking on an additional role of manager of Ballymote Livestock Mart in August 2013. Stephen became General Manger of Aurivo Marts in December 2020 as well as manager of Balla Livestock Mart, following the retirement of Martin Walsh.
Before joining Aurivo, Stephen was a procurement officer with Dawn Meats and has extensive experience in the cattle business. Stephen completed the Executive Development programme at UDC Smurfit Business school and is a native of Culfadda in Co. Sligo.
Sheila Maloney,
General Manager Agribusiness
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A native of Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Sheila joined Aurivo in 1998 as Quality Control Technician in Aurivo Consumer Foods. Since then, Sheila has worked in various roles across a number of departments in Aurivo Agribusiness, including quality, logistics, operations and procurement. Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience Sheila moved to Commercial Manager of Agribusiness in 2016 and was promoted to General Manager of Agribusiness in 2018.
Sheila holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biology from Carlow IT and a Diploma in Management from the University of Limerick. Sheila also studied Accountancy with Griffith College Dublin and completed a Professional Diploma in Management Excellence at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Marilyn Phillips,
Group Head of HR
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A native of Co. Mayo, Marilyn joined Aurivo in 2019 as Group Head of Human Resources, with responsibility for our overall human resources strategy encompassing long term strategic planning, employee engagement and talent acquisition and development.
Marilyn brings with her a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience from a wide range of industries including mobile telecoms, professional services, FMCG and medical devices. She has held various HR management positions with companies such as Three and Grant Thornton, including European Director roles with Phillips Medisize, a Molex company and Kellogg’s.
Marilyn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Dublin Business School, a Masters in Human Resource Strategy from Dublin City University, a Diploma in Journalism and a Diploma in Employment Law from the Law Society of Ireland.
Etienne Gerard,
Group Head of Operations
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A native of Paris in France, Etienne joined Aurivo in 2005 as Operations Manager in Consumer Foods. Since 2011, Etienne has been responsible for projects on transport, sustainability and risk management across the Co-Op as well as having overall responsibility for Aurivo’s Health and Safety Strategy. Before joining Aurivo, Etienne was a Production and Logistics Manager with Kerry Group in the UK, Ireland and France. Etienne studied Agriculture and Food Science in SupAgro, Montpellier (France).
He has also completed an MBA with the Open University and holds a Diploma in Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management.
Thomas Rutter,
Managing Director of My Goodness Limited
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Thomas Rutter was appointed Managing Director of My Goodness Limited in April 2022. Part of the management team since 2019, Thomas previously held the position of Commercial Director based in Central London.
Before joining My Goodness Limited, Thomas worked within the branded FMCG market for over 20 years specialising in senior Commercial & Category leadership positions. Thomas has worked for over 15 years in the UK dairy industry working for companies like Dairy Crest and Lactalis Nestle on consumer led market leading brands.
A business graduate, Thomas graduated from the Liverpool Business School and holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
Donal Tierney,
Chief Executive
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Donal Tierney was appointed CEO of Aurivo in 2020. Part of the management team since 2011, Donal previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer.
A Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants, Donal has been Chief Financial Officer of Aurivo for the past eight years. He has been responsible for corporate financial reporting, audit, treasury, tax and internal controls since he joined the co-op in 2011. Prior to joining Aurivo, Donal was Finance Director with Origin Enterprises Food Division. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and has completed the Executive Development Programme in the UCD Smurfit Business School.
Eithne Niland,
Chief Financial Officer
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A native of Co. Sligo, Eithne joined the Aurivo finance team in 2005 and most recently worked as Group Financial Controller. Eithne has a wealth of experience in business, finance and strategy to bring to the leadership team at Aurivo.
Prior to joining Aurivo, Eithne qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte, and held key finance roles within Grafton Group plc. Eithne holds a Bachelor of Commerce from National University of Ireland Galway and Masters in Accounting from University College Dublin.
Tomás McHale,
Group Legal Counsel & Company Secretary
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A native of Partry, Co. Mayo, Tomás joined Aurivo in 2014 as in-house Legal Counsel and took up the role of Company Secretary in 2017. He brings a wealth of legal experience to the co-op having previously worked in-house for a major telecommunications company and in private practice.
Tomás is a NUI Galway graduate and a qualified Solicitor from the Law Society of Ireland. He holds a Diploma in Corporate Direction from University College Cork and completed the Executive Development Programme at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Stephen Blewitt,
General Manager of Dairy
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Stephen Blewitt joined Aurivo in 2006 as Store Development Manager in the Agribusiness Unit before working in various roles in Agribusiness and Dairy. Stephen was promoted to the role of General Manager of Agribusiness in 2016 and moved to his current role of General Manager of Dairy in 2018.
He holds third level qualifications in Agriculture, Business, and Finance. Prior to joining Aurivo, Stephen — who is from Ballina, Co Mayo —worked with Tesco, Kavanagh’s SuperValu group and internationally with Aldi in various sales, marketing and operational roles. Stephen completed the Executive Development Programme at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Stephen Hannon,
General Manager Marts
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Stephen Hannon joined Aurivo in 2006 as manager of Mohill Livestock Mart, taking on an additional role of manager of Ballymote Livestock Mart in August 2013. Stephen became General Manger of Aurivo Marts in December 2020 as well as manager of Balla Livestock Mart, following the retirement of Martin Walsh.
Before joining Aurivo, Stephen was a procurement officer with Dawn Meats and has extensive experience in the cattle business. Stephen completed the Executive Development programme at UDC Smurfit Business school and is a native of Culfadda in Co. Sligo.
Sheila Maloney,
General Manager Agribusiness
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A native of Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Sheila joined Aurivo in 1998 as Quality Control Technician in Aurivo Consumer Foods. Since then, Sheila has worked in various roles across a number of departments in Aurivo Agribusiness, including quality, logistics, operations and procurement. Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience Sheila moved to Commercial Manager of Agribusiness in 2016 and was promoted to General Manager of Agribusiness in 2018.
Sheila holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biology from Carlow IT and a Diploma in Management from the University of Limerick. Sheila also studied Accountancy with Griffith College Dublin and completed a Professional Diploma in Management Excellence at UCD Smurfit Business School.
Marilyn Phillips,
Group Head of HR
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A native of Co. Mayo, Marilyn joined Aurivo in 2019 as Group Head of Human Resources, with responsibility for our overall human resources strategy encompassing long term strategic planning, employee engagement and talent acquisition and development.
Marilyn brings with her a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience from a wide range of industries including mobile telecoms, professional services, FMCG and medical devices. She has held various HR management positions with companies such as Three and Grant Thornton, including European Director roles with Phillips Medisize, a Molex company and Kellogg’s.
Marilyn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Dublin Business School, a Masters in Human Resource Strategy from Dublin City University, a Diploma in Journalism and a Diploma in Employment Law from the Law Society of Ireland.
Etienne Gerard,
Group Head of Operations
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A native of Paris in France, Etienne joined Aurivo in 2005 as Operations Manager in Consumer Foods. Since 2011, Etienne has been responsible for projects on transport, sustainability and risk management across the Co-Op as well as having overall responsibility for Aurivo’s Health and Safety Strategy. Before joining Aurivo, Etienne was a Production and Logistics Manager with Kerry Group in the UK, Ireland and France. Etienne studied Agriculture and Food Science in SupAgro, Montpellier (France).
He has also completed an MBA with the Open University and holds a Diploma in Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management.
Tomas Rutter,
Managing Director of My Goodness Limited
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Thomas Rutter was appointed Managing Director of My Goodness Limited in April 2022. Part of the management team since 2019, Thomas previously held the position of Commercial Director based in Central London.
Before joining My Goodness Limited, Thomas worked within the branded FMCG market for over 20 years specialising in senior Commercial & Category leadership positions. Thomas has worked for over 15 years in the UK dairy industry working for companies like Dairy Crest and Lactalis Nestle on consumer led market leading brands.
A business graduate, Thomas graduated from the Liverpool Business School and holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
The Board of Directors
Barlow, Raymond
BKR (Ballintrillick/Kinlough/Riverstow)
Garvey, Cathal *
South Mayo/North Galway
Callanan, Kevin*
Suck Valley (Athleague, Co Roscommon)
Cunniffe, Tom*
Castlebar, Co Mayo
Killoran, Seamus*
KMC (Kiltoghert/Mohill/Croghan, Co Leitrim)
Godwin, Eoin
Claremorris, Co Mayo
Gallagher, Martin
Rathscanlon, Co Sligo
Lyons, Austin
West Mayo (Belmullet/Westport)
Mullaney, Gerry
Ballymote/Gurteen/Kilmactranny, Co Sligo
Mc Carrick, James
Achonry, Co Sligo
Hosey, Robert
Employees representative
McNamee, Lawrence
Donegal
Kenny, Michael
Mid West (Ballaghaderreen/Ballyhaunis/Castlerea)
Tuffy, Tom J.*
Tireragh, Co Sligo
Payne, John
Midlands
O’ Donnell, Sean
Killala/Moyvalley
Barlow, Raymond
BKR (Ballintrillick/Kinlough/Riverstow)
Garvey, Cathal *
South Mayo/North Galway
Callanan, Kevin*
Suck Valley (Athleague, Co Roscommon)
Cunniffe, Tom*
Castlebar, Co Mayo
KMC (Kiltoghert/Mohill/Croghan, Co Leitrim)
Godwin, Eoin
Claremorris, Co Mayo
Gallagher, Martin
Rathscanlon, Co Sligo
Lyons, Austin
West Mayo (Belmullet/Westport)
Mullaney, Gerry
Ballymote/Gurteen/Kilmactranny, Co Sligo
Mc Carrick, James
Achonry, Co Sligo
Hosey, Robert
Employees representative
McNamee, Lawrence
Donegal
Kenny, Michael
Mid West (Ballaghaderreen/Ballyhaunis/Castlerea)
Tuffy, Tom J.*
Tireragh, Co Sligo
Payne, John
Midlands
O’ Donnell, Sean
Killala/Moyvalley
* These members have completed a Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business)
Latest News
Governor of the Central Bank visit
Aurivo welcomed the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr Gabriel Makhlouf, to its Dairy Ingredients site in Ballaghaderreen.
MS Ireland announced as Aurivo’s Charity Partner of the Year 2024/25
Aurivo sets target of €40,000 in donations for MS Ireland
Three Connacht Gold Butter Products Triumph at Great Taste Awards 2024
Aurivo Consumer Foods is today, delighted to announce that three of its Connacht Gold Butter products have won prestigious star ratings at the highly esteemed Great Taste Awards 2024.
Aurivo House
Finisklin,
Sligo, F91 N968
Phone: 071 9186500
Email: [email protected]
Aurivo Agribusiness
Finisklin,
Sligo, F91 N968
Phone: 071 9160883
Email: [email protected]
Web: homeland.ie
Web: nutrias.ie
Aurivo Consumer Foods
Finisklin,
Sligo, F91 N968
Phone: 071 9160883
Email: [email protected]
Web: connachtgold.ie
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients
Ballaghaderreen,
Co. Roscommon, F45 WK33
Phone: 094 9860114
Email: [email protected]
Aurivo House
Finisklin, Sligo.
Phone: 071 9186500 | Fax: 071 9185239
Email: [email protected]
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Aurivo House | Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland | Aurivo House |
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients |
Aurivo Animal Feeds | Unit 7A, The Mill Business Park, Dublin Rd, Kilcolman, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Animal Feeds |
Homeland, Ballaghaderreen | 4 College Ct, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 DR13, Ireland | Contact Name: Francis McDonagh Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: Monday - Friday - 9am-5.30pm |
Homeland, Ballina | Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Donal Tuohy Address: Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co Mayo. Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Castlebar | Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Larry Hughes Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Westport | 5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Alan Gibbons Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: Monday - Sat - 9am-5.30pm |
Homeland, Swinford | 2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Darragh Halligan Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Achonry | Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co.Sligo Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo | Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Andrew Hodgson Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm |
Homeland Agri, Athleague | R362, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Contact Name: Tony White Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Farm Commercial Specialist: Mark Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Castlerea | Longford House, Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Manager: John Ruane Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Rathscanlon | R294, Rathscanlan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Francis Gallagher Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Riverstown | Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: David Currid Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ballymote | R293, Keenaghan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Tim Lavin Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Skreen | N59, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Conor Dunleavy Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Claremorris | 2 Clareville, Clare, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Shane Kivlehan Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballinrobe | Abbey View, Abbey Rd, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Michael Canny Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kinlough | 2 Spa Brae, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Contact Name: Ernan McGarrigle Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kilbarron | Nagin House, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Hugh McGarrigle Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athlone | Moydrum Rd, Blyry Upper, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland | Contact Name: Stephen Browne Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Gurteen | R293, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: Kevin Kane Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Killala | Quay Rd, Townplots East, Co. Mayo, Ireland |
Contact Name: Eamon Killeen Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Boyle | Station Rd, Termon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Contact Name: Paul Fahy Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballyhaunis | N83, Kilmannin, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Contact Name: Joe Slattery Farm Commercial Specialist: Mark Whelan Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Easkey | R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Contact Name: John Holmes Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kiltoghert | R299, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Contact Name: James McDermott Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Mohill | 1 Hyde St, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 V6T4, Ireland | Contact Name: Fiona Creamer Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Letterkenny | Middle Rd, Ballyboe Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Dominick Gallagher Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Lifford | Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Joe Carlin Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Creeslough | Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Mark Alcorn Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ardara | Corner House, The Diamond, Drumbaran, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Laurence Breslin Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Omagh | 10 Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh BT78 1RE, UK | Manager: David Keith Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Kerrykeel | R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Contact Name: Derek Stewart Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Longford | Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland | Contact: Padraig Heany Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Opening Hours: |
Homeland Belmullet | Áras Mhaoilchiaraín, Chapel St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Killeen Farm Commercial Specialist: James Fitzmaurice Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri Ballinfull | 1, Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 K5D7, Ireland | Address: Ballinfull, Co. Sligo Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Opening Hours: |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote | Laburnum Lodge, Fairgreen Rd, Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballinrobe | Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Tom Mc Guire |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Balla | N60, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Michael Murphy |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill | 1 Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
