Carlingford Oyster Company bids to open new markets with major investment

The Louth business, which is celebrating 50 years, invested €535,000 in upgrading its facilities, with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Kian Louët Feisser runs the company founded by his father Peter.  Picture: Terry McDonagh

A Co Louth oyster business, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is set on increasing its exports to Europe.

Already producing 2.5 tonnes annually — the equivalent of 2.5m oysters — the Carlingford Oyster Company has invested more than half a million euro in new production facilities, with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).