About Us

What makes us unique

  • A Legacy of Community and Cooperation in West Cork 

    Founded in 1925, Lisavaird Co-Op has been a cornerstone of West Cork's agricultural and business landscape for nearly a century. As one of the four co-ops in the region, Lisavaird Co-Op is proud to own Coolmore Fresh foods, Glen Aine foods, JDS Foods, Glenmar Shellfish and co-own Carbery Group, Clona Dairy Products and Shinagh Estates reflecting our deep commitment to collaboration and innovation.

  • Owned by Our Suppliers, Serving Everyone 

    Lisavaird Co-Op is owned by its dedicated shareholders, ensuring that our operations prioritise the needs of our customers while benefiting the wider community. Our main operations are based in Lisavaird, Clonakilty, supported by branches spread across West Cork – we are deeply embedded in the local fabric.

  • Agricultural Excellence 

    Our state-of-the-art mill in Lisavaird produces a wide range of premium agri feeds, supporting the health and productivity of livestock. Complementing this, our extensive agri services include expert agri advisors who provide tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of farmers.

  • Retail and Services for All 

    Lisavaird Co-Op goes beyond farming, offering a diverse range of products and services for customers from all walks of life. Our central grocery store and branches feature essentials like groceries, hardware, building supplies, fuel and DIY supplies, catering to both rural and urban customers. With a 24-hour fuel station and modern convenience stores, we make everyday living easier and more efficient.

  • A Century of Innovation and Growth

    Lisavaird Co-Op continues to invest in the future. Recent developments include an investment of €5.5 million in cutting-edge mill facility, new purpose-built offices and an upgraded heavy goods garage and the newly opened convenience store and multi-pump fuel station.

  • More Than a Co-Op

    Lisavaird Co-Op is more than a business, it is a community. Our investments in ventures such as Carbery, Clona, Glen Aine, Coolmore, Glenmar, Blue Wave, JDS and Owenreagh exemplify our dedi­cation to sustainability, collaboration and prog­ress. Today, we proudly employ 376 People in Ireland, the UK and Europe across all businesses owned and managed by Lisavaird, with 100 staff members working here at Lisav­aird Co-Op and across our branches in West Cork.

Our Mission

Lisavaird Co-Op is a locally owned sustainable business providing quality goods, services and value to our customers, suppliers, shareholders and the wider community. 

Discover Lisavaird Co-Op

Lisavaird Co-Op operations span agricul­ture, retail and building services, with branches across West Cork and our additional businesses trading internationally.

  • Lisavaird Co-Op goes beyond farming, offering a diverse range of products and services for customers from all walks of life. Our central grocery store and branches feature essentials like groceries, hardware, building supplies, fuel and DIY supplies.

  • Fueling Animal Performance. Our state-of-the-art mill in Lisavaird produces a wide range of premium agri feeds, supporting the health and productivity of livestock.

  • Our extensive Agri services include a team of expert agri advisors offering advice and tailored solutions, along with a full range of agri products, veterinary supplies and all essentials for farming needs.

Discover Our Companies

  • Glen Aine Foods

    Glen Aine Foods is a cooked meat manufacturer based in Co. Limerick. Established in 1985, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of West Cork based Lisavaird Co-operative Creamery Ltd.

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  • JDS Foods

    We are a leading international supplier of private label dairy and specialist spreads to the retail sector. We also produce a wide range of products specifically developed for the bakery and food services sectors.

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  • Glenmar Shellfish

    Glenmar Shellfish has been serving the Export fishing industry for now over thirty years, and over the last three years particularly Glenmar Shellfish has modernized its approach towards the buying, production and selling to adjust to the rapidly changing face of the fishing industry

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  • Coolmore Fresh Foods

    Established in 1988, Coolmore Fresh Foods began in the family kitchen with our first cakes baked in an AGA oven. The business grew steadily over 10 years. Today they are one of the largest cake manufacturers in Ireland.

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