Lir Chocolates sales to pass €25m in revenue for the first time

Luxury confectioner Lir Chocolates is set to record revenues in excess of €25m for the first time this year as the business continues to expand.

Managing director Stephen Cope yesterday highlighted new accounts showing the firm enjoyed the sweet taste of success in 2014, with pre-tax profits rising sixfold to €677,541.

More than 1,500 tons of premium chocolate are processed each year by the 250 people working at Lir’s plant in Co Meath.