Food for thought as couple turns adversity into success

Paul and Siobhan Lawless started an artisan food firm when their daughter became sick, writes Oliver Moore

GALWAY couple Paul and Siobhan Lawless have had a rollercoaster ride through the world of artisan food production this last decade. I spoke to Siobhan about their time together and their company, The Foods of Athenry.

“Paul is from a family farm in Athenry, and I’m from Oranmore. Even though it’s not the city, I still did not consider myself a country woman back then.