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Our History
Founders John & Maura Dunleavy opened a butcher shop in 1961, as well as setting up a butcher shop in Ballina, John and Maura built the Mayo Sligo Livestock Mart in Ballina in 1957.
Since then, the business was transferred to their son Michael, where Dunleavy Meats has grown from a family-run butcher shop on Lord Edwards Street, Ballina to purpose-built abattoir and deboning facility about four miles outside of Ballina, on the Killala Road in 1998.
In 2001 Dunleavy Meats acquired its EU Licence and began to target mainland Europe. Since then, through a high level of investment and building relationships with our customers and suppliers we have developed the business and are working with companies all over Europe and outside the EU.
The family business continues to grow from strength to strength under the direction of Michael’s sons John and Brian who have been at the helm for well over a decade.
The business is now in its third generation, and family experience has been a major growth factor in the growth of Dunleavy Meats.
Our background has earned us a strong respect for the traditions of cattle raising and traditional butchery styles. We are constantly developing new products, offering a wide range from carcass to primal cuts, but we are also excited about providing consumers with new and exciting products.
We take great pride in providing the finest beef to our customers, who include wholesalers, local butcher shops and the high-end catering sector.
Dunleavy Meats have grown significantly, maintaining the trust of our dedicated suppliers and customers to produce quality meats.
To be recognised as the No.1 Irish producer of Premium Halal Beef, building on our family heritage to expand into further-processing, while leading in sustainable production that delivers trusted, high-value products to global markets.
To be a trusted producer of Premium Irish Halal Beef, fostering strong partnerships with suppliers, customers, and regulatory authorities, guided by sustainable practices and driven by a skilled, adaptable team delivering quality products locally and internationally.
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