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

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Chocolate firm to enjoy a tasty profit

Luxury chocolate maker, Lir Chocolates is on course to record a 47% jump in profits to €420,000 in its current financial year.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Sweet tooth boost for Lir

LUXURY chocolate maker Lir saw the appetite for their products rise last year as pre-tax profits increased from €129,410 to €178,836 in the year to the April 30, 2010.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2010

Sweet profit for senator from sale of chocolate firm

FIANNA Fáil Senator Mary White is set to net up to €1.2 million from the sale of Lir, the chocolate making company she co-founded. Ms White owns 15.2% of the company, which yesterday agreed to an €8m takeover by British firm Zetar.

Wed, 19 Dec, 2007

Lir Chocolates selected as DHL Export Awards finalist

Meath-based Lir Chocolates has been selected as the latest finalist in the 2004 DHL Export Awards.

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