Following a period of many changes in ownership the future of Bailieborough was assured when it became part of Lakeland Dairies in 2002. Since then through a programme of targeted investment the processing facilities at Bailieborough have been expanded and it is today the main production centre for the Society’s Food Ingredients Division. 2003 - Lakeland Dairies acquires production facilities of LE Pritchitt in Newtownards Co. Down In total around 78 jobs will be impacted by the changes, but it is understood that up to half of those workers could be redeployed to other parts of the business. Our Food Ingredients Division extracts the constituents of freshly assembled milk to offer a comprehensive portfolio of highly functional food ingredients with fine, free flowing milk powders, proteins and liquid dairy fats of an exceptionally high quality and consistency. Lakeland Dairies produces high-quality, wholesome and delicious milk, butter, cream and yogurt products for consumers across the island of Ireland. ‘Champion’ Brand Lakeland Dairies has announced, as part of a new strategic direction for the co-op, the realigning of its processing footprint to maximise operational efficiencies and enhance value-add capabilities for the future. Key Points

We do appreciate that this announcement creates uncertainty for our colleagues and their families," said Lakeland Dairies' Group chief executive officer, Colin Kelly.Preheat the oven to 180°C Fan (Gas Mark 6). Cut the aubergine in half lengthways and use a sharp knife to score the flesh into diamonds – don't go through to the skin. Season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place in a roasting tin. To this end, Lakeland Dairies will continue its forward looking growth and development. Global Market Leader Dozens of jobs in counties Monaghan and Down are under threat as a result of a decision by dairy processing co-op, Lakeland Dairies, to close a number of its facilities. My thoughts, first and foremost, are with the workers at Lakeland Dairies and their families as they come to terms with this devastating news," she said in a statement.

Colin Kelly, group chief executive, said: “As a business, we continually assess how we can take long-term strategic decisions that will benefit the society for this and subsequent generations. Separately, milk drying facilities at Lough Egish in Co Monaghan, where over 20 people work, are also to close in June of next year.We will work closely with them and support them throughout this process in which they will continue to be treated fairly and with respect." Preheat the oven to 200°C Fan/Gas Mark 7. Whilst the onions cook, unroll the pastry and use to line the base and sides of a 23cm metal fluted flan tin. Trim the edges, then stand the tin on a baking tray. The industry has come through a period of significant volume growth following the removal of milk quotas in 2015," said Mr Kelly. Cultured buttermilkis traditionally used for home-made bread such as wheatens, soda breads and pancakes.

The co-op has begun a process of engagement and consultation with staff and unions about the potential for redundancies, with exact numbers to be confirmed at a later time. Lakeland Dairies liquid milk production plant in Coolshannagh in Co Monaghan is to shut in the first quarter of 2025. By unanimous decision of the shareholders at their half-yearly meeting held on 25th March 1898 the name of the Society was changed with ‘Killeshandra’ replacing ‘Drummully’ in the title. 1902 - Lough Egish Co-Op is founded Lakeland Dairies invested over €350m to support the ambition of our farm families to produce this additional milk and meet the latent demand at farm level for expansion."Building on the experience of over a century, Lakeland Dairies is one of the key drivers of dairy industry growth in Ireland, providing a sound economic base for producers and laying the groundwork for continuing decades of innovation and progress. Historical Overview: In January of 1990 the Killeshandra Co-Op and the Lough Egish Co-Op came together in a ‘very harmonious merger’ and the name ‘Lakeland Dairies’ was announced by Des Boylan and Pat Flanagan (the Chairmen of the respective Society’s) as the title for the new Co-Operative. 2002 -Bailieborough becomes part of Lakeland Dairies