Farmer owned dairy and grain co-op Tirlán has reported higher revenues for last year, while its core net debt fell to more than a ten year low.
The organisation owns brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden, MyMilkman.ie and the Truly Grass Fed range.
Tirlán Co-operative Society said its revenue for the year rose by 10% to €2.94 billion, while its core net debt fell to €126m from €138m in 2024.
It said that 2025 was a record year for milk supply, with volumes delivered by Tirlán farmers up 7% and milk solids 9% ahead of the previous year.
Tirlán processed about one third of the Irish milk pool last year, totalling 3.2 billion litres, and paid an average milk price of 54.4 cent per litre, up from 52 cpl the previous year.
The Co-op was also the largest purchaser and user of Irish grain, with green grain intake reaching 234,000 tonnes.
It paid a total of €1.8 billion to farmers for milk and grain in 2025, delivering a significant positive economic impact in rural communities.
It reported sales of 415,000 tonnes of dairy ingredients to global markets, with revenues in this category up 13% year-on-year, despite particularly challenging market conditions in the fourth quarter of the year.
The Co-Op noted a strong retail performance from the country’s biggest dairy brand Avonmore, supported by protein-led innovation, while it also saw continued international expansion of Avonmore Professional UHT cream, which is now exported to 35 countries.
Tirlán is currently investing €126m at its Ballyragget site in Co Kilkenny to expand capacity and flexibility to produce high-value whey protein ingredients, including fast-growing segments such as clear whey for lifestyle and performance nutrition.
Tirlán said the investment will enhance innovation, leverage its research and development capabilities and support long-term growth.
Tirlán Chairperson John Murphy said the Co-op delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, with consistent profit delivery and a significantly improved debt position.
“This performance was achieved on the back of excellent supply volumes, alongside disciplined cost and cash management,” Mr Murphy said.
“The Co-op continued to invest for long-term value creation across its Ingredients, Consumer and Agribusiness businesses, while maintaining a strong focus on supporting farm families through market volatility,” he added.
He said the Co‑op Board remains firmly focused on delivering the best possible milk and grain prices, while also taking a broader view of how the Co‑op delivers for and supports its members through Total Member Returns, which captures all payments, support schemes and value distributions to Tirlán farmers.
