May 19, 2024
The Ornua Board of Directors and Ornua teams around the world sadly mourn the loss of one of the most important figures in Irish business and in Ornua’s history – the late Sir Anthony O’Reilly. We extend our deepest condolences to the O’Reilly family.
As the first CEO of An Bord Bainne, Sir Anthony O’Reilly was responsible for creating the much-loved Kerrygold brand in 1962. Ahead of his time, Sir Anthony O’Reilly was a trailblazer. He had the vison, energy and optimism to create a brand for Irish dairy that would reflect the unique quality of grass-fed Irish milk in what at the time was a commodity market. This vision would define the future of the industry, bringing Irish food to a world stage and great joy to millions of consumers in markets around the world, as well as supporting the livelihoods of Irish dairy farming families across rural Ireland.
Sir Anthony O’Reilly will be warmly remembered as the legend who brought Irish dairy to the world. His incredible contribution to Irish agriculture and business leaves a lasting legacy. May he Rest in Peace.