From Humble Beginnings
Lir was created in Dublin in 1987 by Connie Doody and Mary White and began on Connie’s kitchen table with a food mixer and a bowl. Those early days instilled a spirit of creativity and attention to detail that are still integral to Lir Chocolates today. Through the years, that spirit of adventure has made Lir Chocolates a leading provider of premium chocolates to major retailers both at home and abroad. Since those early days, we have devoted ourselves to the magic and the craft of creating hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates, based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations.
A wonderful team of master chocolatiers
Our 250+ strong team are part designers, part food scientists, part alchemists, and part magicians. We are constantly exploring, constantly experimenting, and constantly pushing back the boundaries of what is possible at the hands of the modern chocolatier. We travel the world in search of the finest ingredients such as Thai lemongrass, Persian lime oil, Spanish pistachios and, closer to home, Irish Atlantic sea salt. Testament to the skill of the team has come in the form of several Great Taste Awards in recent years.
Our Home
Following our early years in Dublin’s East Wall, we moved to our new home in Navan, Co. Meath in 2005. While we now enjoy state-of-the-art production and warehouse facilities, our kitchen remains at the heart of our business. Each year we produce over 100 Million individual chocolates, many of them unique with beautiful hand-crafted finishes.
Driving Responsible Progress
At Lir Chocolates, we take part in recognised sustainability programmes and certified initiatives that guide how we manage our environmental and social responsibilities. We are proud members of Origin Green – Ireland’s national sustainability programme.
• Chocolate Sourcing: 100% of our chocolate is sourced through Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade certification programmes.
To find out more check out:
> rainforest-alliance.org
> fairtrade.ie
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Packaging: Between 2020-2025 we reduced plastic packaging in our branded Easter Eggs by 96% and 40% of the plastic we did use was sourced from recycled materials.
• Energy Reduction: We now use renewable energy sources. In 2023, we reduced our electricity and gas consumption by 37% per ton of product.
• Waste Reduction: Between 2020-2025 we decreased waste per unit produced by 30%.
• Social Sustainability: We prioritise employee wellbeing and support our community through various charity donations. Our continued work with recognised standards and certified programmes reflects Lir Chocolates’ commitment to responsible practices.
